Finding motherhood hard

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Hello all,

We've got a lovely 4 month old son who I love to bits. But I'm finding motherhood HARD!! The night wakes for feeding, the constant need to find DS stimulating activity (he is very alert), the carrying him (hates being placed on his back and front)! Is it just me or is this whole gig incredibly difficult? Please someone tell me it becomes easier? Today I actually thought for the first time that one child is enough for me and having any more would kill me!

I was really looking forward to being a mum and being on mat leave but it really hasn't been anything like I expected . I know lockdown didn't help but I just feel a bit down about it all ...

That was me 2 years ago. I felt I'd been sold a complete lie. The broken sleep was the worst bit for me and it wasn't even every night! My daughter started to occasionally sleep through from 2 months but even with that I'd feel my heart sink every morning. All this to say, she's now just over 2 and so, so much fun. I absolutely love my days with her and playing with her, she also plays alone and sleeps very well. What definitely helps is having a partner who's consistently shared the load and - although I'm now shitting myself at our financial situation - not having much work!! Hang in there. It gets loads better x