You!

ameares721

Yes, you! You are doing GREAT!

You're a fabulous mother.

Your baby is loved. Your baby is fed. Your baby is clean (for the most part, ha!).

Keep up the great work, ladies. It gets better and better!!!

KristynLee15

I needed that! Just tonight i was telling DH that i felt like a failure because she cries often. I asked my mother if i was doing something wrong or if she was just an overly fussy baby. She assured me neither was true. That she was just being a baby.
Ive been around babies all my life but have never been the primary caregiver. I guess i just always missed this part.
We all need to remember to be kind to ourselves!

ameares721

Being there 24/7 is so different! I know my heart aches when I can't soother my baby, but crying is a part of their development and if we remind ourselves that it's not just normal, it's healthy, we will get through it!!!

capricelili

Thank you! I needed that.

KLHauck12

KristynLee15 said:

I needed that! Just tonight i was telling DH that i felt like a failure because she cries often. I asked my mother if i was doing something wrong or if she was just an overly fussy baby. She assured me neither was true. That she was just being a baby.
Ive been around babies all my life but have never been the primary caregiver. I guess i just always missed this part.
We all need to remember to be kind to ourselves!

I have been around babiea a lot too....I taught classes for moms with little ones....and I was no where prepared for this!! It is so hard! I really struggled emotionally at first (to be honest, up until a few days ago -its been getting better now) with the fact that it was so hard for me. I really thought I would be in this happy baby bubble, enjoying her like I always enjoy babies. But I just felt overwhelmed and didn't feel so much joy. Now I know it's just a harsh adjustment to be the primary caregiver and not just hand the baby back! Plus, these first few weeks are really tough - I'm usually around babies that are a few months old. But there has been a bit of light now that she is more alert and starting to interact. I can see how it will get better from here!

KristynLee15

It is definately frustrating. LO has never slept.more than 2 hours at a time. Im running on fumes and coffee. Also in the process of day care searching which is also stressful. (Pretty sure we found one though) sometimes i just find myself so frustrated i have to walk away for a few mins. Even if its just to wash my face and regroup. I love my daughter to death, but this girl is not easy!!

LL52082

I couldn't agree with you more! This past month has been one of my most difficult! Just like you, I've been around so many babies, but nothing can prepare you for having your own! I felt so emotional and guilty for not enjoying these moments more-I feel comfort knowing I'm not alone! I too, know it will continue to get better!