Time to vent..feeling defeated

Beth

The last month or so has been rough and stressful. I feel like my 7 month old hates me..I feel like I suck at being a mother..I feel like a failure...my son has been super fussy for several weeks now..I mean, he has some good days..but mostly I feel like if he's not being held or fed, he's miserable. I don't think he's teething..I don't see or feel anything. As far as feeding goes...I breastfeed. I'm always home with him so after a couple months I wasn't pumping a whole lot but I'm starting to again because I feel like my supply has decreased. My right breast hardly produces anything but that's how it's always been..during the first few months I drank the mother's milk tea, which helped but doesn't seem to anymore..I've tried 2 other teas that didn't seem to make a difference. Today I received supplements from legendairy milk, so I'm hoping to see a difference. I tried to give him formula today, worried he wasn't getting enough milk but he definitely does not like it. I also give him baby food 2-3 times a day and as soon as I put him in that highchair he is super anxious. To add to stress, a couple months ago I took him to the doctor because I noticed a lump on the left side of his belly..the doctor said it's a lymph node..but at his appt the other day she suggested to have an ultrasound done. She said she isn't concerned, she just wants to be on top of it. Here we are a week later and an appt still hasn't been scheduled, even after I've called twice. Sigh. So, any advice moms? I just need some reassurance..one of the worst feelings is not living up to everything you hoped you'd be, especially as a parent.