So I need to vent and have some other mommas give me advice or tell me I’m not alone. My LO just turned one over a week ago he’s still crawling. I’m also 18 weeks pregnant with my second. I feel so new to all of this and it makes me question if I can really do it.

He’s so curious now. Wants to discover everything even if it’s dangerous. We have been attending story time at the library but we need to find something new to do because he just wants to move (already signed him up for a new class) he’s also starting to hit me now more consistently. I haven’t ever reacted however other people do even if I tell them he’s getting a reaction so he keeps doing it. I feel defeated because I just don’t know what to do.

Full time stay at home mom with a messed up back from a previous injury then csection and then being in a car accident. Physio has advised I take shorter walks and not go up hills (not helpful when the theatre we attend movies for moms or go to the library are all up hill) plus I like being outside with him on our walks.

I get a lot of support from the family I do live with and his dad when he’s not at work. We attend weekly pre/post natal groups so I get to connect with adults.

I feel like it’s been a good journey up until recently where I’m starting to feel guilt or question myself. I do my best to remind myself it will all be worth it and that other moms have made it through this.

Ps- I may be extra emotional cause he took a fall yesterday resulting in a trip to the hospital, my back has been sore and I have a head cold.

It may sound like I’m being a downer but i do love being his mom. I just tell myself it’s like a new job...one where I have to learn new things plus i have to be “on” all the time not like my old life of working or school. I think I’m just looking for someone who can relate. Sorry for the long post I just need to get it out there.