as salamu alaykum sister,
I understand your frustration and loneliness. While I am not sure if this is your first child, many mothers go through these feelings. Especially if you had a career, or went to a university and are use to the intellectual, creative and social stimulation from peers. Going from a working woman to a full time stay at home mom can be a big change. However, you can find much joy and satisfaction in this if you can find a balance.
Insha’Allah, you and daughter need to get out and socialize with other moms and children. This will connect you to other mothers who may be going through the same changes, stressors and loneliness. It will help you to develop social ties that can be fulfilling while at the same time give your daughter an opportunity to gain social skills amongst other children her age. Additionally, I would kindly recommend that if possible, you make time for yourself to pursue a hobby, go out for dinner with a friend, take a class or join a gym. These are the “special times” moms need to dedicate to themselves to feel connected and balanced. The same goes for your husband. He needs time to himself as well. Most important, you both need alone time together. This will help you both to reconnect, reduce stress, and rekindle good feelings again insha’Allah. If you have family members or friends who can baby sit while you have your “self care time” and time with your husband, I would highly suggest utilizing those connections. When you both are closer, more balanced and less stressed, you will also become better parents. Going for family outings to Islamic events (festivals, parks, events, etc) is also “family” building. As far as a woman working, of course a woman can work, it is her choice, unless you made an agreement with your husband that when you had children, you would stop. In that case you both would have to re-evaluate how it is working for you and reach a compromise. Husband’s help around the house as well. The Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) helped around the home, he even mended garments that needed sewing! Marriage is a union in which each one has specific roles, yet they are not confined to these roles as we see from how the Prophet (PBUH) helped around the house and his first wife Khadija was a business woman. Thus, from our beloved Prophet (PBUH) we can see the beauty and diversity in a marriage that is truly based on Islamic values.
Lastly, Insha’Allah, both you and your husband should taking parenting classes. Parenting classes can provide you with skill sets for dealing with stress, handling difficult behaviors from children as well as teach you how to parent better. They are offered at community centers as well as some Islamic Centers and Masjids, which would be more ideal. We wish you the best sister, please let us know how you are doing.