Tiredness and general apathy

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Hi
I have a 5 month old DD - she's amazing and I wouldn't change having her for anything.

I am feeling more and more like i can't be bothered with things though. I'm on Mat leave so I'm mostly at home, I really make an effort at least 3 days a week to do something - go out shopping, meet a friend, recently going to baby classes etc - but overall I just want to stay home even though I know its not the best thing for me or her.

I feel so tired in the mornings, she's sleeping ok to be fair and I'm up once or twice in the night, but through the day its constant and I cant do anything, if anything its probably easier to go out as she's in a pram and once i'm out its fine, but the idea of getting up and ready just doesn't make me feel great immediately

Is this normal?

Do you think you might be slightly depressed?

I keep wondering that as I've just had a baby and its the normal thing to think - but most of the time i'm generally ok and can see the good in things - and i am so happy with the baby i can't tell you.

How do I know if I'm just slightly depressed?

It's perfectly normal - or if isn't, then I've been a sufferer for about 35 years now

You are allowed to fancy some chill days at home you know! You're getting out and about two or three times a week and enjoying that- I see nothing wrong with the rest of the time just pottering about at home.

So, unless you feel weepy and down or unusually tired, I'd just grab a coffee and stick the TV on and forget about it

You don't have to be out every day and bouncing around being at home is fine you are up and down with a baby 24/7 however if you are worried go to your Gp have a chat with them, nothing worse than just not feeling right

Thanks for your posts everyone

I'm like that and I don't have a baby !