Tips for Baby Blues
Im 12 weeks PP, and Im still dealing with wild hormones. The biggest trigger for me is body image. I was quite fit, and exercised daily before getting pregnant. Then a nasty blood sugar issue kept me from intense workouts to eventually stopping all-together about 6 months pregnant.
Im home all day with my LO, who is really high-needs and wants to be held and entertained, and who doesnt nap well. In order for me to get any time to myself, I have to get up at 6:30am while she sleeps. Im trying to make a habit of doing exercise videos in the morning, but it feels so stifling, and I miss hitting the gym.
Now, I could go in the morning between 9-11 when there's child care, but I worry about my baby crying the entire time. My other option is waiting until my husband gets home, but by then its dark outside (depressing), and the crowd at the (small) gym is all meat-heads.
I would run, but the relaxin is still making my pelvis tender. Plus, my boobs are huge and painful for running/jumping.
ANYWAY, I dont like myself anymore, and it tends to trigger bad mood swings for me. I was hoping for some tips on what you guys do in those situations? Its hard to find the motivation to go anywhere with a crying child in your lap, plus getting dressed, getting supplies, etc. Same for taking her in the stroller anywhere. Our neighborhood is closed off by a highway and Im SO BORED of walking the same old streets!!!
TL;DR What do you do to make yourself feel better when battling baby blues/mommy woes?
Im home all day with my LO, who is really high-needs and wants to be held and entertained, and who doesnt nap well. In order for me to get any time to myself, I have to get up at 6:30am while she sleeps. Im trying to make a habit of doing exercise videos in the morning, but it feels so stifling, and I miss hitting the gym.
Now, I could go in the morning between 9-11 when there's child care, but I worry about my baby crying the entire time. My other option is waiting until my husband gets home, but by then its dark outside (depressing), and the crowd at the (small) gym is all meat-heads.
I would run, but the relaxin is still making my pelvis tender. Plus, my boobs are huge and painful for running/jumping.
ANYWAY, I dont like myself anymore, and it tends to trigger bad mood swings for me. I was hoping for some tips on what you guys do in those situations? Its hard to find the motivation to go anywhere with a crying child in your lap, plus getting dressed, getting supplies, etc. Same for taking her in the stroller anywhere. Our neighborhood is closed off by a highway and Im SO BORED of walking the same old streets!!!
TL;DR What do you do to make yourself feel better when battling baby blues/mommy woes?