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Please tell me I'm not the only one :(

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emnoneya · 11/06/2023 17:25

I'm having such a bad day today where I just can't be bothered. My 9 week olds crying/whining isn't even that bad today but every time she starts I just have no patience, I feel so tired and feel like I can't be bothered. I didn't even do the night shift last night and I'm still tired! I feel like a lazy useless mother. It's times like this that make me question whether I'm even cut out to be a mum.
My partner told me to come upstairs to bed and have some time out while he takes care of her downstairs which I'm so grateful for but I feel guilty for leaving him with her.
Please tell me other mums have days like this? 😢

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Lcb123 · 11/06/2023 17:27

Assuming your partner is her other parent,
you do need to give yourself a break and not feel guilty about that. They are as much as parent as you are

Diggersandunicorns · 11/06/2023 17:28

Of course! Everyone does. Don’t beat yourself up. It’ll get easier soon (then harder, then easier, then harder 😂). You’re doing great. Get some rest.

emnoneya · 11/06/2023 17:29

Yes my partner is her dad just to clarify!

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Ollifer · 11/06/2023 17:44

Youl have many moments /days where you feel like this as a parent. It does get easier slowly but surely

UnravellingTheWorld · 11/06/2023 19:49

You're only human. Don't feel guilty for having a break every now and then - with a 9 week old it's work 24/7!!

Everyone has those days sometimes. Do some self care, rest as much as you can, and try again tomorrow.

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