Is it normal to feel like I can't do it (be a stay at home mom) everyday

It’s normal lol especially when they cry or are fussy you just feel like pulling all your hairs out. But it gets better once you have a routine and get used to being a parent. I would find activities to do and don’t feel shy to ask your partner for a break 🫶

I’d say it’s normal too but it’s important to tell yourself that you actually can do it. For me I am always evaluating what triggers me and what I can do to alleviate that. Take each day one at a time.

That's burn out ❤️ you need time for yourself. Looking after babies is work and no one can work 24/7 with no breaks ever. How old is bub?

I decided before I had kids that I could never be a stay at home mom. I feel icky and unaccomplished when I stay home. I'm on maternity leave right now with my second, and it's reaffirming that decision! It's like every day is the same. There is absolutely positives being with their parents, but you also have to care for yourself so you can be present for them.

I went back to work 15 hours a week, it’s been amazing!! Best of both worlds. SHM isn’t for everyone there’s no shame in that x

Personally I think doing both is hard. I’m a SAHM and omg being home all day with a baby is harddd sometimes I just want to be in bed all day but then I feel useless. Then I want to go back to work but the thought of getting ready, dropping him off, coming home to cook, clean, wash, and take care of a baby is also A lot !! I also want to be with my baby and seeing him reach every milestone. I think maybe you can get a part time job just to get a break I’ve been applying to seasonal jobs see how I will do

It’s probably burn out like that happened to me and since I’ve been becoming friends with a lot of parents at the park and the kids playing together everyday it’s completly gotten rid of it

But mine doesn’t sound as intense as yours

Pick a shit mother and try and be better than her. That's it. Forget the best. There's always going to be a "better way" or someone who "knows better" and people putting others down because they want to be the best themselves... Just don't be as shit as the shit mother you pick 😂. Totally changed my view and how I did things. Funnily enough it made me a better mother. No stress, no fcks given. I actually love being a STAY at home mum When you let people get into your head that's when things start to go bad. Create yourself your own support group. It may take some time but when you find that one person who you can look at and talk to it's such a relief. And then grow from there. Took me just over 3 years (my child is now 4). 🫂

it’s very normal to get overstimulated and overwhelmed especially being a stay at home mumma! ❤️ i would just try and work on any hobbies or things that you can do just to work on self care! you didn’t mention being single so im guessing there is a partner there? if there is i would have a conversation with them about how you are feeling and discuss time in the week that you get away from children to just unwind and relax! xx

I have been a stay at home mom for over 2 years. Some days are rough. Other days not so much. In the beginning i was overwhelmed. Yes there are days when my son is having an off day I get overstimulated but I have been trying different activities to change his mood.