Imposter

I'm a first-time mom to a nearly 9-week-old, and I still feel like such an imposter who doesn't know what they're doing. Am I taking care of her right? It feels like we've made it this far by sheer luck, and it could all fall apart at any moment. Does this feeling ever go away, or am I truly doing something wrong?
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I think it's completely normal to feel like that, I did at least and even now there's times where I've no clue or feel like I'm winging it! It's literally the hardest job in the world but you know your baba more than anyone else and I'm sure you're doing a great job. You've got this mama ❤️ x

I have a 3 month old and can totally relate. Especially the first two months of his life I felt like I had no clue what I was doing and still have days where I feel like an imposter. I think the only thing that helps is time and gaining experience as a mom and knowing you aren’t alone in that feeling.

I feel the same! Mine is 7 weeks old. I'm having a hard time not taking things personally when my husband asks me a question about baby's needs, or when he offers to help

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