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I’m not going to lie, but this honesty is so reassuring. I’m nervous about becoming a mom one day, but hearing this honesty is nice tbh.
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Third that. I’m afraid to have kids for this reason.
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You aren’t alone. Most moms love their kids but absolutely hate being a mom.
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Kudos to you for being real about it. It's not a glamorous role. More women can relate than you think - they are just not always honest about it.
It’s hard to accept that your life stops being about you and starts being about your kid
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What do you hate about it?
What is it that you don't like?
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I’m petrified to give birth lol
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Relatable. Love my kids. Leaving a narcissist in a dv situation and the kids are pissed that I'm breaking up the family. Plus, there a special need child. I get it. Wouldn't change it for me, but there are days....
Conversation Starter
Honestly, it's so hard. And it's doubly hard because you know you're supposed to be cherishing every moment.
I love my kid, he's a sweet one month old. While it's flattering that I'm the only that can comfort him and make him feel safe, it's exhausting. I haven't slept more than 3-4 hours ( spread across the day and night). If he's crying for a while my husband just hands him to me and goes for a walk because he needs a break, I can never do that. I'm so paranoid he'll stop breathing, I wake up every few mins to check on him. Not to forget all the pumping and feeding makes me feel like a cow. My mil keeps commenting about how I don't dress up anymore, I want to but I just don't have the time to do it. Also I don't get a chance to brush my teeth everyday. This is so hard
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I don't know your situation so please just take this as a comment by another mom that has been through hell. This frightens me for you. Protect your mental health. If husband and MIL are not receptive to your cries for help, it'll get worse. Just know that leaving will be easier when the kid is an infant.
Rising Star
This is very common Op. it’s exhausting in the beginning and you may even have some post partum depression .
What age is/are your kid(s)?
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What’s wrong Op )
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Sending you a hug, OP.
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