HELP!

[mummalucy]

Im struggling with motherhood , what advice do you have?

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

Speak to your health visitor maybe?

[jupiter1234]

Is there anything in particular that your struggling with?

[JNDuce12-13]

What is it you are struggling with? Being a first time mum wasn’t my strongest point, I struggled with PND, it’s hard, people don’t always accept or realise how hard it is! You are expected to be so happy (which obviously I was) but I was also tired, fed up, hormonal, sad, regretful, stressed... the list goes on... it did get better, we got a routine, we finally gelled. But it is so so so hard! I can’t really advise, but I can sympathise. X

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It's hard and you've done well to reach out here. You're not alone, most women find it difficult becoming a mother. I have had many low moments since having my two children.

I found asking for help from friends and family when I needed it, they were keen to help and said if they couldn't. I was able to pass this help forward when friends had their babies and I was in a better position.

Getting out in the fresh air, going for a walk or going to an exercise class helped me too. Exercise releases happy hormones which makes you feel better.

Eating well is important to how I feel too, batch cook a load of meals and freeze them so you have a load of ready meals in the freezer. Have plenty of fresh fruit and veg which is easy to eat in the house.

Wear baby in a sling, following TICKS guidelines to help with bonding and being able to feed yourself. Don't worry about doing housework, it'll always be there.

Take some time for yourself. Sit in a cafe and read a book. Me-time is crucial for every mummy, daddy should send you out to have it. Hugs, you have got this xxx

[Caro13]

Take care of yourself as well. If you have friends or family who would be willing to help out a bit let them, don't feel like you have to do it all. I love the unmumsy mum's blog with a cup of tea while little one is napping for making me feel better about not being the 'perfect' mum.

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How are you getting on today mummalucy?