Overwhelmed?

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• spainy17 member

  February 2013

  I was exactly like you at about the same time! I think it is normal and part hormones and part sleep deprivation...mine still comes and goes but I am doing much better and my baby is five and a half weeks now. Week three was hardest for me so far. You are not alone, this is the hardest thing I have ever done and way harder than I thought it would be! :
  

  

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• princessbmw member

  February 2013

  I felt like that for the first 3 weeks. Lots of crying! It has gotten much better since, although I still have those overwhelmed moments. Hang in there and try to get time for yourself. Even just having DH take the baby while I took a nice long shower really helped.

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• Cellis member

  February 2013

  I definitely feel overwhelmed at times. I was in a daze the first few weeks and felt like I was some other person. I'm still not completely use to this new life as a mom, but I'm getting there. It does get easier. 

   

  

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• momofmanyinthemitten member

  February 2013

  Between sleep deprivation, hormones and DD's colic, I was totally overwhelmed at times. With this second baby, it is so much easier, even when he's being a bugger and also having a 2 y/o to care for. It will get better.
  

  
  

   
  
  

  

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• SnowOwl7 member

  February 2013

  princessbmw:

  I felt like that for the first 3 weeks. Lots of crying! It has gotten much better since, although I still have those overwhelmed moments. Hang in there and try to get time for yourself. Even just having DH take the baby while I took a nice long shower really helped.

   

  This.  It is ok to ask for help.  It's overwhelming but it gets easier.  Hang in there momma! 

  

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• LittleFish1 member

  February 2013

  SnowOwl7:

  princessbmw:

  I felt like that for the first 3 weeks. Lots of crying! It has gotten much better since, although I still have those overwhelmed moments. Hang in there and try to get time for yourself. Even just having DH take the baby while I took a nice long shower really helped.

   

  This.  It is ok to ask for help.  It's overwhelming but it gets easier.  Hang in there momma! 

  
  
  All of this. For myself, found that things get better in 2 week increments. I.e. it is better at 3 weeks than was at 1 week. Will continue to improve; invite someone you trust over to hold LO while you nap or have a visit.... I foubd grown up company helped me so much was too isolated otherwise. When someone says, "let me know if you need anything," ask them to pick up a few items that you need from the store. If youre particular about brand and have a package of the item in the fridge, take a photo with cell and text or email photo with brand or details of item. When they drop off items, reimburse for cost in cash if possible.
  
  Your LO is starting to get more head control ... when that haappened, became easier but still challenging. Also as you become more comfortable and continue to try small challenges you'll gain more confidence. I still have "oh my, what was I thinking trying ti make it out to xyz, I can't do it..." frustration minimeltdowns. They have gotten better but still there for 5 mins where I waffle on if it is worth the effort, etc. By the way, I didn't start driving till 6 weeks pp and my first solo trip out with LO was to a baby supply store with a feeding and changing room. Was a lifesaver because got a chance to talk with other moms who were a bit ahead of me, yet there was no pressure on arrival time like it would have been with meeting up with a friend.

  

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• LovinTim912

  February 2013

  STM here and I feel overwhelmed at times too, especially when DD doesn't sleep well!  You are not alone!

  

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• magicmichelle

  February 2013

  Definitely sounds normal! I would be surprised if you weren't overwhelmed with a newborn. It will get better as the months go by. You are doing great for a FTM and keep yourself healthy for your baby. If you can try and have your husband/partner take over so you can have even an hour to yourself to relax.

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• babygirlva2013 member

  February 2013

  My DD is 6 weeks old and I felt exactly like you do around that time. It was so overwhelming and I was afraid that it was always going to feel that way. I was anxious, weepy, and just really stressed.  I feel very different now...yes, still overwhelmed, but I can now handle it better and I'm more used to our new life and she is easier to manage now that we have routines and I'm learning more about her. Don't worry...it will get better. The first 2-3 weeks are really tough. You'll be fine! 

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• sschwege member

  February 2013

  I remember feeling that way.  I remember as soon as it would start to get dark I would get anxious.  I used to tell myself, 'The worst that can happen is DD will be up all night', but still I always felt so edgy as the sun went down.  As everyone says it does get easier!

  
  
  
  
  
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