I feel like I'm developing postpartum depression. I've had these "thoughts" of me being a bad mother. I've had only 6 hours of sleep in spurts. My 5 month old wouldn't go down for his nap, he screamed the entire way home and while we were in construction traffic, I didn't get any of my household chores done so my room was a hot mess, and I just felt like I was a complete waste. Some days I just feel like he'd be better off with a different mom... it made me cry throughout my shift. I don't know how to shake it off! What do I do?
You are not a bad mom. You are HIS mom. Chores and mess do not matter. You are that baby's world, and he is yours. It is common to feel useless because you are now spending most of your time tending to the little person. You probably should chat to your doc about it though. @babyshreiner16