How to stop feeling sad when baby is with dad at weekends.

[Brela]

Hello,

I recently separated from the father of our 11 month old baby girl.
We weren't together long before I got pregnant so I'm not sad about the relationship ending.
I just get so sad when our baby is away at the weekends. I try to keep busy but I just can't believe everything turned out like this.
I know her dad must be sad during the week although I wouldn't know.

I just get so emotional when she's away and I don't know how to relax and try and enjoy my time without her.
In the week I'm fine with her and sometimes I feel so tired at the end of the day I always think I will catch up on rest at the weekend.
But I don't. I go to bed later and wake up earlier and I just feel sad.

Has anyone been through this before and does it get better?

Thank you xx

I would try to enjoy the break and pamper yourself etc, my kids don’t go to their dads house at all, he never has them so I don’t get any break, I would love one tbh!

I used to feel like this. It's over 3 years in now and I just think I'm lucky to have a break and me time. I keep myself busy, found things I like to do over the years. It does get easier. Honestly. Hugs to you

I found it was better to plan things that are hard to do while ds was around.

Things like painting his room, getting my hair cut or shoe shopping. Or making his favourite cake for when he gets back. Staying busy and as cheerful as possible helps.

It does get easier