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I am offended by my third child: all she does is cling and cry. I know this is normal baby behavior, but I would like to stop at the age of two.

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I am offended by my third child: all she does is cling and cry. I know this is normal baby behavior, but I would like to stop at the age of two.

A WOMAN admitted she resents her third child and would like to stop at two.

The mum-of-three explained that while everyone else loves her daughter, she “doesn’t love” her.

Stressed and tired mother admits she regrets her third child

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Stressed and tired mother admits she regrets her third child1 credit
The mum-of-three admitted all her one-year-old does is cling and cry and after working 12-hour shifts she now feels exhausted.

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The mum-of-three admitted all her one-year-old does is cling and cry and after working 12-hour shifts she now feels exhausted.1 credit

She said her daughter is a typical toddler who clings to her baby and cries all day, but after working 12-hour shifts she feels exhausted.

In an effort to spread the word about the situation, the woman shared everything on social media, leaving many with their mouths open.

Posting on Reddit’s r/confession thread under the username @elegent-wasabi, the tired mom captioned her post: “I regret having my third child.” It’s getting worse.”

She then explained, “My husband wanted to stop at two hours. I wanted a big family.

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“Now I have a one-year-old, a three-year-old and an eight-year-old, and I’m resentful.

“I know it’s my fault. I know I’m a damn parent, but I don’t like her.

“She’s a typical baby and all the people in our lives love her. But all she does is cling and cry.”

Because of her baby’s need, she admitted, “There’s nothing I can do. My house is on the verge of material accumulation and I am dropping so many balls.

“I’m so tired and I can’t even imagine future where everything becomes easier.”

The anonymous mother later clarified the situation and confirmed: “I am not abusing this child. She is breastfed and vaccinated.

The expectant mother sparks controversy by criticizing “current parents” as “just weak” and “lazy”, asking: “What’s wrong with saying no?”

“She is achieving all her social, emotional and physical milestones.

“I don’t speak harshly to her, touch her in an aggressive or unkind manner, or punish her.

What is postpartum depression?

Postpartum depression is a type of depression that affects parents after the birth of their child.

Major depression is triggered by childbirth, but it is much more serious than just the “baby blues.”

It can also happen after a miscarriage or stillbirth of a baby.

Many women may feel emotional and anxious after giving birth, commonly referred to as the “baby blues,” and this only lasts a few weeks after giving birth.

If these symptoms start to last longer, the NHS says you may have postnatal depression.

Symptoms include, but are not limited to: constant feelings of sadness, lack of pleasure and loss of interest in the outside world as well as your baby, and lack of energy.

These signs can develop gradually, which is why many people do not immediately realize that they have postpartum depression.

A number of celebrity mothers have spoken out about suffering from postpartum depression after giving birth.

Singer Adele has revealed that after the birth of her son Angelo, she felt “inadequate” and was embarrassed to talk about how she felt.

John Legend’s wife and model Chrissy Teigen revealed she was diagnosed with postpartum depression in December after falling into a downward spiral following the birth of her daughter Luna.

Gwyneth Paltrow said she was plagued by postpartum depression after the birth of her son Moses in 2006.

Slutty woman Stacey Solomon has revealed she suffered from depression after giving birth to her first son Zachary when she was just 18 years old.

Her co-host Andrea McLean also spoke about the state of the program.

Another famous face speaking out about her experience is WAG’s Rebekah Vardy after she gave birth to son Finley with footballer husband Jamie Vardy.

Kate Middleton visited the Maurice Wahl Clinical Institute of Neuroscience at King’s College London to discuss postpartum depression with experts.

After talking with the scientists, the Duchess reflected on what had happened; although she never openly stated that she suffered from it, she said: “There is an expectation that you will always be very happy, but one in four of us are not.”

Melanie Hughes, a former Miss Wales and Corrie actress, tragically passed away in October 2017 due to excessive drinking linked to her postnatal depression.

“I read to her, play with her, feed her and bathe her. As long as someone communicates directly with her, she is happy.”

She spoke about her exhaustion and complications with childbirth, adding: “I work two 12-hour shifts a week (Saturday and Sunday) and my husband works 9 to 5. He is involved in raising the children but does little to no housework. We earn the same.

I love her. And I resent her

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“I was also in the NICU from days three to eight of her life due to birth complications and suffered significantly for about three months after birth.

“The nurses helped me express breast milk while I was intubated.

“It’s not that I don’t want to sacrifice for this child. I love her. And I’m offended by her.

Reddit USERS REACT

Reddit users were left open-mouthed after the mother’s confession and flocked to the comments to share their thoughts.

Many people were incredibly supportive and encouraged her to seek help and get tested for postpartum depression.

It gets better. It may be overwhelming now, but parenting is often

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One person said: “You may be tested for postpartum depression. Even at one year of age you can cope with this.

“I remember being VERY upset after the second one and once I got some help it became a lot easier. All mothers sometimes dislike their children. They are not always cute!

Another added: “Working two long shifts and breastfeeding is no joke!! I feel like it’s understandable to be overwhelmed. It sounds like you need some extra support and rest.”

A third commented: “Came here to SAY THIS. I WAS POSTPARTUM and this is a classic case, I felt the same way. Please help, it’s not you. It’s chemistry!

And someone else explained: “It will get better. It may be overwhelming right now, but that’s how parenting often is. You will look back on this day in a few years and probably miss it. You can do it.”