This is exactly me. I have an almost 8-month-old and would love to just take a long nap in a hotel room for a couple of days.
What’s frustrating is that things that boost your energy often require more energy. Like exercising, meal planning, and doing productive tasks. I felt my best when I was part of a pickleball league playing weekly. I need that interaction and activity. Plus those self-care moments like long baths and girls’ nights out. Oh, how I miss girls’ nights — enjoying good food and gossiping, and then, of course, lightly complaining about our husbands and motherhood.
Our little one is only 6 weeks old and I’m really struggling with sleep. This post isn’t filling me with hope, haha.
You don’t have to explain it by saying ‘my baby sleeps through the night’ or ‘I get to take baths.’ Having a baby is exhausting, and you are not alone. Since you’re a stay-at-home mom, have you considered hiring a sitter for a few hours each week if you could manage it? Just for a bit of extra comfort.
I agree completely. I’m 13 weeks in and wow, it’s a lot.
Working is so much easier than weekends at home. I can put on my earphones to focus on work. I can have my lunch whenever I want. Nobody disturbs me in the bathroom. I sound smart to some, but I tell you, if I were a stay-at-home mom, I would be dead. Major respect to those who do it.
I’m 15 months into this and I don’t think I’ve had a good night’s sleep since 2022.
Feeling physically exhausted? You might want to consider seeing a doctor. You could be anemic or something similar.
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Fair point; I just wanted to warn the OP to prepare for challenges ahead.
I completely disagree. Once my child started walking early at 9 months and was able to explore instead of just being attached to me all the time, it gave me a burst of energy. I much prefer the active child over the constant attachment.
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