Anybody feel invisible sometimes?

Question

I don’t know if this is normal or if I am just too hormonal and sleep deprived still...but it seems like lately I have been feeling invisible. I am glad we have family around that cares about my son but it’s like they don’t even see me anymore...is it normal to feel this way? First grand baby on both sides and we’re 8 months in...

Answer

I can kind of relate to this. I felt like once I had my son I was kind of tossed to this side by my in-laws. I don’t have a relationship with my own parents so I look to them as parents. It’s hurtful for sure. But I am happy that my son is loved.

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I understand your feelings. Mine is the first grand baby too, and on one side I have terminal illness, and the other side are at the end of their lives.
So both families are desperate to see and enjoy my baby and… who am I again?!
It’s nice that there’s so much love for them but it can feel a bit difficult when you’re not getting as much attention.
My first birthday as a mum was awful; half the family forgot and I didn’t get to do anything because I can’t go out any more! I cried :-(
So you’re not alone and your feelings certainly aren’t abnormal. Do you have a partner or someone you are close to who might pamper you one day? Having some one on one attention from someone you love might help.

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Yes once you have a baby it is all about them so I think it's normal. Although I'm sorry if no one is being supportive to or checking on you. If that's the case, people tend to forget what new moms go through. My kids and nieces/nephews definitely take the majority of the spotlight when we're with family.

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Just be grateful your baby has grandparents. I don’t think it’s normal to feel that way. I would kill for my baby to have grandparents and watch them with her.

Anybody feel invisible sometimes?

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