Support for new mamas

K- 👶👶💗💙🤰

Hi ladies,

So my baby girl is almost a month old (time flies!). I'm not posting this for attention or "whoa is me", but I just feel sad about things with my family. First off, let me just say that my husband and in-laws have been wonderful. It's my own family who hasn't been so great. No one has asked how I'm doing post birth, or how I feel about being a new mom. I had a third degree tear and needed stitches. No one asks about the baby (first grand child for mom and my dad's first that isn't from one of his step kids). My husband hit the nail on the head "We are a little isolated out here and your parents aren't checking in." I'm sad that my baby won't have all four grand parents who are actively involved in her life. I send them pictures and try to initiate a conversation, but I'm just sad that they aren't showing any support or checking in. They don't ask to FaceTime or anything. I'm a new mommy and I need support and communication from my family. I hoped my siblings would check in, but they don't. I had a lot of post partum anxiety and insomnia, so I was awake with these thoughts constantly. When I feel sad about my family, I just look into my daughter's eyes and remember that she is amazing. So I don't know where I am going with this post, but I just needed to get my feelings out. To all the mamas out there who need support and a check in- I hope you are all doing well post-birth and if you need a friend/support, I'm here for you.