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As much as I love this group and feel everyone is pretty nice , I'm posting anonymously. Let me start off to say, I absolutely love being a mother, but some days it is HARD. I have one baby as of now. He is 4 months old. Today I have reached my breaking point. Today I feel exhausted and it's only 8 am ! My lo slept for a whole 8 hours (so I should honestly be rested). , but today I just dont want to mom. I fed him this morning for his first feed of the day and the poop went all up his back. Normally I would laugh with him and we would go about our day. Today I feel tired and frustrated ... is this normal to experience days like this .? I just want to lay on the couch and do nothing today. This just doesnt seem like me. As said , I'm a FTM so I guess I'm just reaching out to see if theres anyone else who has had days like this.. 
I'm also going back to work today after having 4 days off. Not sure if this is playing a part in my frustrations.

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I started working last week and the first day I worked from home with baby at kindergarten. It was horrible! Mostly because I couldn't switch to working mode.
The second day I went to the office and I was just so so happy.
The third I wanted to stay working from home so I could help my husband with the kids if he needed me, since they were at home. I really didn't want to go to the office. But I had to. And on the way there I realized I had a huge smile on my face! It's so nice to have that break from the constant mother responsibility. 
Being a mum is tough. You need a break and that's ok. If you can, get help.
If not, know that there is nothing wrong feeling how you are feeling as long as you don't hurt your baby. If you do think about hurting him/her find help now. Forget Covid.
(Please don't be offended if you never thought about hurting your baby. There may be over anonymous people out there that have. It doesn't make them a bad person, just means they are close to a breaking point)

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I had so many days like this as a first time mom, so you are not alone! As long as it’s not a constant thing, it’s totally normal. I’m finding it a lot easier this time around.

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I have several days like this. Lack of sleep can seriously affect your emotions and overall health. I’m sitting her with bags under my eyes from months of 2-4 hours of sleep per night because baby boy who will be 5 months in a few days doesn’t sleep through the night yet. 
A lot is demanded on our postpartum bodies from the baby, other children, and the spouses and adding in work takes a huge amount energy from an already low supply. I’m not working yet and I feel like the walking dead most days so you may be feeling even more overwhelmed some days due to your schedule. Hang in there mommy!!! I have a 4th grader and a 10th grader so I’m helping with virtual school during the time I could be resting and taking care of my baby in between then I’m cooking and cleaning up and such until like 9pm. I just want one day to rest alone in peace sometimes and we shouldn’t feel guilty about it!

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Days like this here and there are completely normal. It will pass and you’ll be back to your happy self. If it continues though, definitely contact your doctor. I would say have someone come watch him or take him for a little bit but COVID.🤦🏼‍♀️  Just hang in there and remember it’s just one bad day and it is okay and normal. I hope this helps!

..just me.?

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