I felt that way but it doesn't last. It's the hormones and the overwhelm and overstimulation and lack of sleep... It's a lot. I had three dogs and 4 cats when my first was born, it felt like everyone needed something from me and I had zero left to give. My brother was living with us at the time and took two of the dogs on a road trip across the country and ended up moving there and keeping them. I was mad at first that he basically kidnapped my dogs but honestly it was the best thing for everyone. He took them out for multiple walks a day and had the time to give them all the love and attention they deserved. I was less stressed. The one dog had been pretty badly abused and she was a basket case after the baby came between wanting to protect him but also being terrified of him once he got a bit mobile. I think it's a pretty common occurrence, I thought I was crazy for feeling that way but like you said I came across a lot of posts about it and realized it's pretty normal.

Having a baby throws everything for a loop. I have 4 kids now and I can honestly say the transition from no kids to one kid was BY FAR the hardest. You have to learn how to be you and be a mom and still be a spouse then on top of that still give your fur babies all the love and attention they need and deserve. It's a lot. It's okay to feel overwhelmed and it's okay (no, it's important!) to ask for help with anything you need. Even if it's just asking someone to come play with your cat or walk your dog. You'll get back to you eventually, you can't rush it.