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Not enjoying being a mum

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pinkflower223 · 27/02/2026 11:13

I feel like this maybe is quite a taboo subject and not been able to find something I can relate too, my son is 9 months old and I am struggling, I don’t enjoy this baby stage, it’s brutal, exhausting, emotional taxing, and just damn hard, now I’m not saying I didn’t know what I was signing up for , but I don’t think anything can truly prepare you for how hard it is and how little patience you have, I’m trying all the avenues I’m seeking therapy, I went to the doctors, I really all the self helps, I’m doing everything I can to make myself feel better about the situation, but I just don’t enjoy it, and I’m in the stage where going into some part time work seems like the only relief that may break this cycle and he’s so young and the guilt is undeniable, but I’m not gonna lie and say that I am coping well with adapting to motherhood, there is just no time left with the exhaustion, and demands to be soft and I eat myself up for it, looking back now I think maybe I’m to selfish. I find it so so difficult and honestly some days look forward to him getting older and getting out of this baby/toddler stage. I would find some comfort on anyone who has maybe experienced similar

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DesertRome5 · 27/02/2026 12:29

9-12 months was super hard for us. Teething, walking but not well, frustrated because he wanted to do more but couldn't. It was very intense.

It's been on the up since he turned 12 months and honestly he is a delight now at 18 months.

Motherhood is very up and down. Hang in there.

Girlmum0609 · 27/02/2026 12:39

With my first I found all aspects difficult in some way or another. I remember waking up some days and dreading the day ahead, you’re not alone.
It did get easier as my LO gradually got older and communication improved as I found the crying and meltdowns one a of the hardest parts not knowing what they wanted or needed. It does get easier if that is any help at all💐

Helplessandheartbroke · 27/02/2026 12:51

Its hard! Give yourself a break op

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