Not feeling myself.

[mummytomia2018]

Hi I'm not sure if anyone will read this but my daughter is 10 weeks old and I've been going to slimming world since she was 5 weeks...I've lost 10lbs so far but I don't feel any better and I thought I would. None of my clothes fit, I can't afford new ones and I just feel miserable :(

I hardly take my daughter anywhere public unless my partner is with me because when I'm on my own my daughter tends to scream / cry a lot and I have recently been in a situation which an old lady felt the need to comment on my parenting, which I nearly broke down in the middle of the restaurant. I feel so nervous to take her places, it's really getting me down. Some days I don't even get dressed and just end up crying all day.

I'm at a loss, hardly any of my friends bother since having my daughter and I feel so alone, my partner works long days so when he's home it's literally feed baby, feed himself, shower bed ready for the next day. I'm just stuck 😔

[SC459]

Ah bless you. You sound like a lovely mummy to your little girl! And a 10lb loss is brilliant, keep it up and you'll soon see big results! Don't listen to people who are rude enough to make comments about your parenting. All babies cry, that's a fact and she should have kept her silly opinions to herself! Sending you positive vibes and best wishes xx

[mamaiFifi]

10lb loss is amazing! Well done! Maybe you would benefit from a mums group, your local sure start maybe. It helps offloading to other mums who are going through the same stuff.
Maybe it wouldn't do any harm speaking to your gp also, and ask for some cognitive behaviour therapy. Keep positive x

[NutritionNurture]

Sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. Well done on losing the weight. However, (this is all meant with good intentions) I'm just wondering whether 5 weeks was a bit early to start slimming world? Your body would still be getting back to its original status and your baby would have taken most of your nutrients. Add on the labour, sleepless nights, coping on your own, it's no wonder you don't feel yourself.
It might be worth focusing on eating healthy with lots of green leafy and lots of different coloured vegetables, fish, good quality proteins and resting as much as possible (hard I know). Your body needs as much nutrients now as during pregnancy, so maybe eating the right foods will give you the energy to cope with being a new mum better. Hope this is helpful x

[ladyroses]

You are doing really well and all of this is normal including the old ladies how feel the need to share there peaks of wisdom with any young mother we all get that but we just get better with dealing with it
Your body is still full of hormones it take time for it to regulate it self
You can start to go out for a short walk or go to visit a family member or just put baby in a carrier and walk around
At this point a big part of your recovery is going out and meet people and talk to them try baby classes or play groups where you can meet new mums
Oh and read the un mummsy mum it is so funny and useful

[Nichola2310]

I am also miserable about the fact none of my clothes fit! You’ve done brilliantly to lose 10 lbs. I’m only about 5lbs heavier than my starting weight, so the scales aren’t the issue, it’s my shape that has totally changed. Also I still can’t get my wedding rings on, and my shoes don’t fit. I don’t have a solution but wanted to share that the scales aren’t necessarily a good guide.