I regret becoming a mom...

Before i got pregnant i had time to sleep and be lazy, thats what i miss the most. Now im always on edge. My mental health is declining and im on meds. Meds that make me feel drowsy but i cant sleep because i have a kid to take care of. I loved being in the gym. But im so tired and now i have flat feet i cant even walk a mile and do abs after. Im declining so bad.

Whats even worse is my mental health meds made me gain 100 something pounds. I look and feel terrible.
I dont regret my son 1 bit but motherhood isnt for me. And im trying to be strong. Idk how the hell other women had 3.. this shit is impossible to do

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Reason10 · 70-79, M

It's not impossible. And what you're going through is not unusual, so don't feel like there's something wrong with you. A lot of new mothers experience what some professionals call "baby blues." Bottom line, you're not a monster for feeling any regrets for this miraculous decision.

You're very lucky in that you will have a BABY in your life. That BABY will turn into a son. You have all those wonderful years with this unique growing human being, this PART OF YOU. Nothing else, that baby is YOU. You are basically taking care of YOURSELF.

I have two adult daughter and a granddaughter. I wouldn't trade one second of my time with them for anything. It was the best part of my life. Your SON will be the best part of your life.

Your energy will return. You'll get back into the gym. You just need, (at least for now) to cut yourself a break. It's not going to be like this forever. Things will level off and a child with your face will steal a bit of your heart every time he looks at you and gives you that smile.

Cute987 · 31-35, F

@Reason10 this seriously mellowed me out. Thank you so much for the kind words. My son is 2 and when i feel like i cant take it anymore he looks at me with my eyes and i feel nothing but love. Tired but in love lol