How do you cope with parenting as an introvert?

[Anonymous]

Om 7months pregnant without my first kid right now. Even though he was planned and im looking forward to meeting him, im also afraid ill hate being a mother. Just because kids ask so much of your energy. I know it sounds dumb.

Im an introvert (with insomnia) and i really need my alone time (from time to time) to recharge my battery. But that won't be an option for a vertelt long time.

Does anyone else have this problem? How do you cope with being a parent as an introvert? Thank you for the advice

[Bee-Hatch]

Ok you need to develop a support network. Your parents will love the chance for grandkids time. Your mum will certainly get it and be there to help. What about siblings? Then there's the father? If he's around then he will value father kid adventures. And his parents will want in on the grandkids time.


Ultimately tho you'll learn to cope. It's the strongest connection to another human you'll ever experience.


Top tip everyone will have advice nuggets. Listen, but proceed with a bit of caution. Kids aren't a one size fits all thing and neither parenting advice. Enjoy while you can, soon enough you'll feel fit to explode if the kiddo doesn't come out. And make the most of the young years. Once they get the hang of talking you'll be encyclopaedia momma who has to have an answer for everything in the world ever.

[boggboss]

Requiring the support of your partner when u need your own time but thats going ti be few and far between as yes children require a lot of time