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hi.my daughter is now 6months old and everything with her is fine.but i dont feel like myself anymore.i'll be fine for days,but then when i look in the mirror i just dont see myself anymore.i put on 3 stone when i was pregnant and since the birth i just cant shift any weight.i use to be a size 10,and im now a size 14.i know it sounds petty,but i just cant seem to be myself anymore.is this normal?is there anything i can do?

What has happened here is that you have concentrated on looking after your baby, but have forgotten to look after you. It is very important to set time aside for you when you have a baby (and often easier said then done). If you are not on top form, everything else will suffer around you. If you think you can face it, join a gym or even just make sure you walk briskly with your baby everyday. Postnatal yoga can help too, and plenty of classes allow you to bring your baby along too. I would also advise you to see your GP and explain how you are feeling, just to rule out anything like Postnatal depression as this can make you feel very down after your baby has been born. Good luck - I hope this helps

After having a baby, it's very normal to feel emotionally up and down. Your hormones are all over the place and your life has changed dramatically. It's also quite common for women to have body issues after they have a child; some mums expect to just be able to ping back into shape, but only the very lucky ones do!
See if you can take some gentle daily exercise, such as going for a 20 min stroll with your baby. The fresh air will do you the world of good and you'll be getting some exercise at the same time. Try to eat a well-balanced diet as well - although it's Christmas don't overindulge in too many chocs and sweets and make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruit and veg. If you can't seem to shake off the negative feelings you're having about your body, it might be worth visiting your GP, as you could be suffering from a slight case of postnatal depression - one of the symptoms is feeling bad about yourself and the way you look. Good luck - hope this helps.