8 Indicators You’re an Overwhelmed New Mom

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If you’ve recently welcomed a baby into your life, you’re likely familiar with the overwhelming fatigue that accompanies motherhood. Initially, the joy of becoming a mother can overshadow sleepless nights, but eventually, even the most optimistic new moms find themselves utterly drained. Here are eight clear indicators that you may be an exhausted new mom:

1. During a light-hearted conversation about favorite colors with your toddler, they innocently declare, “Daddy has blue eyes, I have green eyes, the baby has hazel eyes, and you have yellow eyes.”
2. You find yourself in tears when you learn that your caffeine intake may be affecting your breastfed baby’s sleep patterns, all while you desperately cling to that afternoon coffee to stay awake.
3. When your friend without kids complains about her fatigue from late nights and insists she needs a full eight hours to function, you can’t help but fantasize about her experiencing a sleepless night with a fussy baby.
4. At the grocery store, you encounter another mother who looks effortlessly put together with a baby of similar age to your little night owl. Meanwhile, you’re in your usual attire of yoga pants and an old t-shirt, unsure if you’ve even brushed your teeth. As she shares how her child sleeps through the night, you nod politely, all while mentally cursing her luck.
5. The morning after a particularly rough night, you overhear your partner inviting guests over for brunch, claiming, “Oh no, it wasn’t that bad!” You wonder if he’s been sleeping on a different planet while you struggle to keep one eye open.
6. Intimacy with your partner has turned into a nightly contest of endurance. Each time the baby cries, you both feign sleep, hoping the other will give in and handle the situation. If you manage to outlast him, you might gain a few precious hours of rest; if not, you express your frustration and remember this moment for future reference.
7. Your baby has become your constant companion, as they cry whenever you try to lay them down. Just when you finally get them to sleep in their crib, you dream of a bubble bath and a good book, but your partner’s pleading glance interrupts your thoughts. You pretend not to notice; after all, you can only focus with one good eye.
8. On one of those interminable nights when your newborn won’t stop crying, despite all your efforts, your husband suggests, “Just put him on your breast!” Overwhelmed by the thought of another feeding with sore nipples, you retort, “You put him on your breast!” and briefly consider if he might actually be willing to try it.

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Summary

Being a new mom can be incredibly exhausting, and the signs of fatigue can manifest in various ways, from sleep deprivation to feelings of frustration. Recognizing these indicators can help in addressing the challenges of motherhood and seeking out support when needed.