Motherhood: 7 Things That Drive Us To Madness
Motherhood is a beautiful phase in a woman’s life. Even though it is both a miracle and a blessing, there are still things about motherhood that drive us crazy.
It is a phase we have not read into and it is full of experiences and challenges we have never experienced before. Motherhood is a path we move down with a big bag full of dreams, expectations and fears.
In this article, we talk about seven things about motherhood that drive us crazy. The list could no doubt be longer, but we stick to the seven things.
In retrospect, we enjoy remembering these moments, which are full of madness and meaninglessness.
7 things that occur in motherhood that drive us crazy
Less time
Life after becoming a mother is controlled by a clock. It’s a constant race. It becomes normal to not have enough time. This is one of the new shadows that burdens motherhood. Even the little time we have is starting to fade away in our hands.
There is very little time for ourselves that we can invest in the little things that give us enjoyment once we have taken care of our baby, our home, work and everyday tasks. Besides, it seems like everything is happening too fast.
Today we have a month old baby in our arms and in the next moment we have a baby running around the whole house. Time can be a big dilemma during motherhood.
We get up early – even on the weekends
It’s intuitive. Our biological clock resets itself after childbirth and it will make you wake up at even the slightest sounds.
Even on the weekends, your eyes will be open before everyone else in the family. You constantly keep an eye on your baby’s needs while preparing breakfast.
You will never be able to sleep like you did before. This is because since the moment your baby was born, your heart began to live outside the body.
You’ve been up too long
For the first few months, we are driven to madness by the baby’s mirrored time pattern. Dark circles around our eyes and late nights become our companion for a while. These months are beautiful, but they are also intense.
The baby often eats and wakes up after midnight where they will have satisfied their hunger. This lasts for a while until the baby starts sleeping for longer periods of time.
In the meantime, we just need to find ways we can be up for a long time without compromising our good mood.
Advice that no one has asked for
Typical. Especially when it comes to mothers who are surrounded by large, united families. Everyone wants to make their point when it comes to raising a baby properly.
They do not skimp on the details and some are downright rude. They want you to know their opinion about proper care and care for the child.
There is no way around this: equip yourself with patience, tolerance, and you need to create clear boundaries when it comes to family.
Lack of help
You feel overwhelmed by all the new responsibilities you now have, even though you have an entire army available that is ready to take care of you and your baby.
You sometimes feel that they are not performing their tasks as they should. Or what’s worse: you start to feel alone. Lack of help from your partner can also trigger hysteria.
That is why there are so many quarrels in this phase of the relationship. Here’s a tip: learn to communicate.
Mood swings
The hormones go crazy during and after pregnancy. The much talked about postpartum depression shows up, and if we do not notice it or work on it, it can stay with us for a long time.
Try to perform relaxing exercises. Take a break. If necessary, you can seek psychological help so you can regain your balance.
Lack of personal space
You will no longer be alone, or alone with your partner. This is a big change, but you will learn to adapt.
Your baby’s warmth and the unconditional love they give you will make you want to be with them as much as possible. It’s a new family dynamic. You have to enjoy everything. Even the things that make you lose your sanity.
