Maternity Leave: A Day in the Life

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I’ve been on the couch for most of the afternoon; my daughter is being really irritable and it seems she’s only ready to calm down in my arms. It’s embarrassing to have to tell my husband I’m exhausted. I’ve hardly moved. I could have had the TV on for hours if I wanted to, but then I’d really feel bad about myself.

This has been bothering me a lot lately. I feel so damn tired, but even more guilty…