Over the last few weeks ive noticed a load of new mums posting on here when they're struggling with 3/4 week old newborns. More so than usual. I also did this a while back (baby now 7 weeks old).
I know people are trying to be kind, but please can we stop telling those who post on here asking for help to 'enjoy the cuddles'. It really just makes things worse because when you're in this middle of the stress and feeling overwhelmed with a newborn, you are definitely not 'enjoying the cuddles'. Especially if you've posted on here asking for help. 'Enjoy the cuddles' just makes you think should be enjoying them, then in turn that makes you feel like you're a bad mum because you're not.
On the back of this I do think its important to talk about how its ok not to love the newborn phase, when social media tells you that it should be the most perfect phase of your life. I think this expectation/reality gap isnt helpful, and causes a fair bit of damage.
Im not sure of the point of this post. Its just something I feel strongly about I think, and I think if it was spoken about a bit more it might alleviate these feelings a bit.