i’m 23 weeks pp now and naima’s 5 months old. it’s crazy how fast time flies. i was looking at old pics of myself the other day and i barely recognize the person i was before pregnancy. my body’s changed so much, but it’s not just the physical stuff.
i feel like i’m still trying to find myself, you know? like, who am i outside of being a mom? i know it’s a common thing, but it’s hard to explain. i feel like i’m just going through the motions sometimes, trying to keep up with naima’s schedule and my own work stuff.
i’ve been tracking my mood and energy levels in careclinic, and it’s been interesting to see the patterns that come up. like, i noticed that my anxiety spikes on days when i don’t get enough sleep, which is pretty much every day rn. but anyway, i was wondering, does anyone else feel like they’re still figuring themselves out at this stage? like, how do you balance being a mom with being your own person?
i feel like i’m just winging it most of the time, and it’s scary. anyone have any advice or just want to share their own experience?