Not cut out for motherhood

I’ve recently just had my 2nd child 4 weeks ago and have a recently just turned 2 year old. Since having my 2nd child I’ve found myself really struggling day to day and recently I’ve started to feel as though I’m not cut out for motherhood at all. My 1st child has constant ear infections and awaiting surgery and my 2nd has colic and reflux which I’ve never experienced. I’m struggling to connect with either of my children and just feel like I don’t want to be round them. I feel like the world’s worst mum for feeling this way but I can’t seem to shake this feeling and I don’t know what to do. Please tell me that others have felt this way and it’s normal
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Please please speak to your doctor and they will probably refer you to the perinatal mental health team. It sounds like you have it really tough at the moment so I’m not surprised you are feeling so low but they may be able to help you so better to go sooner rather than later. You are not the world’s worst mum at all, you just need some more support right now. You are only 4 weeks pp so try to cut yourself some slack, things will get better ❤️

I feel this. I only have 1 who is two years old and there are days I definitely feel like this 🫶🏻

I have been referred and have an appointment tomorrow but I never feel like it helps I’ve been through different types of help and I’m scared that this won’t help again - my partner is trying to support me but doesn’t know how and it’s hard to explain what I need when I don’t know myself. Thank you for your lovely words I appreciate this xx

Well done for reaching out and for getting help ❤️

Have a look at the pandas charity & their helplines - that might also be really helpful for you. I used them with my first baby & they were very supportive

It's good you have a referral, I'm sure speaking to someone will help. I think it's normal to feel like this though, I'm struggling a lot with postpartum rage and anxiety now I have two under two, it's bloody tough, you aren't alone x

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