Have you ever sat on the edge of your bed with your head in your hands praying that your child would just fall asleep? Maybe because your tired or because they're sick and tired, but they won't take a nap without a fit. I have. It seems to happen quite a bit actually. My daughter rarely takes a nap without fussing first.
Sometimes I can't tell wether she doesn't feel good or she's just having a bad day. One thing is for certain, when it comes to kids and babies, there is no answer. Kids are the most random creatures. If it's not one thing it could be fifteen more.
As a mother with postpartum depression, with regular everyday depression and anxiety it seems like everyday is a battle. I try to make it to key points in my day wether that be nap time or dinner, then bath and bed. I'm starting to realize that may not be best. When I anticipate certain points in my day I forget to pay attention to the small things. For example, the little bean that's now a toddler, soon to be a teenager. When it comes to depression it seems like all I do is try to cope and make it through the day. I'm so focused on coping I don't realize how unhappy and unhealthy I am becoming. As moms we have a million things weighing on our shoulders and it's very hard to even feel like we are doing 'decent'.
But, I am telling you now, any day that you get your little one fed and clothed and bathed, is a day well spent. Even if you don't have the energy to bathe yourself or feed yourself you have to remember you are caring for another life and doing a great job at it. Not many people can do what we do. We fight our own emotional and physical battles while nurturing and helping a little life grow. So, I say to you momma, take a deep breath. I know it's hard and I know it feels like it will never get better, but it will. Have faith in yourself. You are beyond strong. Keep pushing.
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The Struggles of Being A Young Mom
Non-FictionThis is a book about my struggles and common struggles young moms face. I began this as a sort of way to vent and get in touch with my problems and hope it helps somebody else. Maybe you can relate in one way or another. My name is MJ and I have a...
