My gorgeous daughter is 5 weeks old and I love her more than anything (and anyone, including, sometimes, my husband 😂)

But: I’ve got mastitis, don’t fit into any of my pre-pregnancy clothes, and am constantly fielding calls from family wanting to visit.

My family live in a different country, and so my husband’s family don’t totally “get” my hang ups about certain things with baby so I constantly feel like I’m defending myself. They also just like to stay for hours. My husband’s father, upon hearing I have mastitis and wanted to curtail their visit today said, “oh, that’s ok, she can just lie down in the bedroom while we visit with the baby so we can stay longer”. Like, noooo please just leave us in peace. They never wash up or do anything and expect to be waited upon when they come round. (plus, can I point out: baby is 5 WEEKS OLD. She won’t remember anything from this visit so really it’s just to please them!)

I know the mastitis will improve, I’ll eventually fit into the clothes (fingers crossed!), and it’s nice to have family support when you need it, but I’m just finding it so hard.

Anyway, that’s me out. Thank you for joining me at this low point.