Fri, 12 December 2008 Another belated podcast from me. I sound like a real downer in this episode. I apologize. I am just feeling drained and have been fighting a cold for a long time. Trying to count all my wonderful blessing though, and get into the holiday spirit too! Comments[2] |
Hi, Just wanted to say that you're not alone with these feelings. Motherhood is really, really tough sometimes, and just because you feel conflicted and down doesn't mean you're not doing a good job. Your life changes in such a dramatic way and it's hard to predict how you will handle that change. I have friends who seem capable of being laid back about their children and social events and they have done a better job of maintaining a lifestyle more like their pre-baby lifestyle. But I haven't been very good at it; we adhere rather closely to a schedule for our daughter, don't mess with bed times and nap times-- and that means being stuck at home more. Sometimes it depresses me because it seems like other families are having a lot more fun. So... well I guess I just wanted to say that I get what you're saying.
I flew with an 8-month-old. One tip-- don't try to make the car seat on the flight rear-facing, assuming you're going to try to put them in car seats for a bit. It will block the exits and the flight attendants will get flustered! Also recommend snacks, of course, and new toys they haven't seen before. Good luck... it will be fine!
I flew with an 8-month-old. One tip-- don't try to make the car seat on the flight rear-facing, assuming you're going to try to put them in car seats for a bit. It will block the exits and the flight attendants will get flustered! Also recommend snacks, of course, and new toys they haven't seen before. Good luck... it will be fine!
Gabby,
I just got caught up on the last three podcast. I understand the busy! What you expressed during your last podcast was exactly how I was feeling. I have everything: a great husband, a career, a beautiful son, yet I was so tired. I didn't really care about anything. I was just going through the motions. I talked with my doctor about it when Ben was 6 months old. He promptly prescribed medication for Postpartum. I feel so much better. I can't say that you need the same, but please talk with you doctor ASAP. You don't want to waste any time with those babies!
On a related note, the flu has hit our house the past two weeks. Both my husband and I have dealt with it (thankfully not the baby - he just has ear infections!). The drain on your body and psyche is amazing. Give yourself a break. In your October podcast you said take care of yourself. Remember that!
I hope that you have a great holiday and thank you for sharing your life with us. You are a blessing for many of us!
I just got caught up on the last three podcast. I understand the busy! What you expressed during your last podcast was exactly how I was feeling. I have everything: a great husband, a career, a beautiful son, yet I was so tired. I didn't really care about anything. I was just going through the motions. I talked with my doctor about it when Ben was 6 months old. He promptly prescribed medication for Postpartum. I feel so much better. I can't say that you need the same, but please talk with you doctor ASAP. You don't want to waste any time with those babies!
On a related note, the flu has hit our house the past two weeks. Both my husband and I have dealt with it (thankfully not the baby - he just has ear infections!). The drain on your body and psyche is amazing. Give yourself a break. In your October podcast you said take care of yourself. Remember that!
I hope that you have a great holiday and thank you for sharing your life with us. You are a blessing for many of us!
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