been away for a bit, sorry about that. my 7 month old is getting into everything now and i’m still trying to wrap my head around this whole mom thing. i had a c/s and it’s been 31 weeks since giving birth. i’ve been noticing that my body is still changing, but it’s not just the physical stuff that’s getting to me - it’s the mental game too.
like, i’ll be getting the kids ready for bed and i’ll catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and just feel…off. i don’t recognize the woman staring back at me. it’s not just about the weight or the scars, it’s like i’m a completely different person. anyone else experience this?
i feel like i’m stuck in this limbo where i’m not really myself, but i’m not really this new mom person either. i’m trying to be patient and focus on the positives, but it’s hard when it feels like everything is still so up in the air. my husband is still traveling mon-thu, so solo bedtime is still a thing, and some nights it feels like i’m just barely holding it together. does anyone know how long it takes to really feel like yourself again after having a baby?
is it a year, two years, five years? i feel like i’ve lost count of time since giving birth and i just want to feel like me again. what’s been your experience with this? did you have any tips or tricks for getting through the tough days?