I was in two minds about recording this video…..I thought it might generate a bit of judgement from other mums. But then I thought about how positive the response was to my unhappy birth experience as it resonated with so many others I felt compelled to share this concept as there are likely to be OTHERS thinking and feeling the same.
Feeling like maybe they are not in love with their baby as much as other mums (I know I thought there was something wrong with me! I actually thought my C-Section had impacted our connection) …..so I am sharing that not only I feel the same BUT I think its actually a good thing!
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How did you go when bubs was born? Were you all consuming or did you still feel like yourself?
Cheers
Great post, I was never obsessed with my kids, although I love them more than anything. There has to be a balance, and yes life changes, but you still need to do things for yourself, otherwise I know I would go insane. What would I do when they didn’t need me any more! I started my business so I could justify sending my kids to daycare. I wanted to still have something for me 🙂
So glad to have found someone that agrees! I can’t just give up everything for an extra person….its still nice to be me 🙂
I think Donna it’s great that you feel this way. Two things I have to offer:
1. I think a lot of new Mum’s feel that way as they have not come from a background of running their own business from home. They are people who have given up their job and by association half their social life, and they are affected by having a baby much more. So, perhaps it’s not having the baby, but giving up half their life that is the issue.
2. It’s only day 9 – I think it’ll be great to hold onto that positive energy if you can – I wish you the best. If anyone can do it, you can.
So very true! If you have quit your job or taken an extended period of maternity leave then something that possibly took 40 hours a week has gone overnight. I can only imagine how much that would affect your state of mind 🙂