I Love My Baby... And I'm So Bored

Why It Matters

Acknowledging boredom and unmet expectations in the postpartum period reduces stigma and points to gaps in support for new parents, with implications for mental-health resources and guidance that address emotional as well as practical needs.

Summary

A podcast episode for new parents tackles the quietly shameful thought “this is boring,” opening with the reassurance that such feelings are common. Guest Mileique Teal recounts how her confident, efficient pre-baby life as an entrepreneur collided with the monotony of early motherhood—endless laundry, naps and routines—despite extensive preparation. Teal describes an unexpected loss of novelty and autonomy and the emotional dissonance that followed. The conversation reframes postpartum boredom as an understandable reaction rather than a personal failing and models candid discussion about it.

Original Description

Myleik Teele thought she’d thrive in new motherhood. She was organized, capable, ambitious, and great at figuring things out. But after her baby arrived, she found herself feeling something she never expected: bored.

In this episode, Dr. Becky and Myleik talk honestly about the monotony of early parenting, the loss of spontaneity and identity, and the shame so many parents feel when reality doesn’t match what they imagined. Together, they explore why the newborn stage can feel especially hard for people who are used to moving fast, solving problems, and finding meaning through competence.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “Why am I not enjoying this more?”

• “What’s wrong with me?”

• “Why does this feel so repetitive and isolating?”

…this conversation is for you.

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