Feeling better - I think!

kianew

We had our lactation appt. yesterday and Dylan was up past his birth weight and by today's appt. at the pedi, he gained another 4 ounces.  So he is definitely getting enough to eat which made me feel much better.  We also got a decent night's sleep last night - we went to bed around 11 after feeding him, he woke at 2 to eat and again at about 5:20 and went back to sleep again until I had to get him ready for the pedi appt. at 9:30.  I still have some apprehension-type feelings, but the LC made me feel a little better yesterday by telling me that everything I'm feeling is normal right now and that it will go away.  I do honestly feel a little more positive today.  Of course that could all change later as it seems I feel more emotional when night rolls around - ugh!!  Thank you to all of you who responded to my posts  

FaithRocks

Glad you're feeling better!!!

jsusann

Even though I wouldn't say I had the baby blues, I did have kind of the same feelings you are having at night. I have always been one to want to crawl into bed early and flick on the tv and then fall asleep when I wanted to....BUT having a baby changes that to a certain degree. I was anxious about getting Lilly to sleep when she was a newborn b/c I just wanted to get some sleep and some alone time before she woke up again. I totally understand that feeling, but I can assure you that it will become more of a routine and you will notice that you will anticipate what your son will do next. I think that is huge in feeling confident in your mothering and motherhood. When your baby is so new, you feel out-of-control to a point..totally normal. My friends used to tell me to wait until the 3-month mark..and they were SO right. It DOES get easier, hon. Hang in there, you are doing great!!!!!

marriedgirl05

I'm so glad you're feeling better!  Motherhood is tough and those first few weeks are especially hard.  You are doing a great job though and we are here for you!