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Feeling overwhelmed!

Rollo1006Rollo1006 member
in January 2015 Moms
Hello fellow mom's and mom-to-be's! I'm a first time mom who is really feeling overwhelmed. Not only with baby coming, but also with having to keep up the home, find a new job, and deal with my entire family living hundreds of miles away. I'm wondering how you all coped with this feeling of being completely overwhelmed. Please help!
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  • 4littlebears4littlebears member
    All I can say is you'll adjust to what will become your new normal. It will take some time, but you'll figure it out
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  • MaebbMaebb member
    My only advice is to take it one day at a time, or sometimes one hour or minute at a time. Everything may seem overwhelming, but if you make a list of things you want to get done each day (maybe apply for two jobs, wash and put away a load of baby laundry, etc.), then maybe you'll feel good if you accomplish what's on the list. Like PP said, it will become your new normal over time. Good luck with your job search!
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  • Disneygeek77Disneygeek77 member
    Cry, go for walks, talk to my husband, distract myself by doing something I enjoy.
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  • marvan5marvan5 member
    I agree with PP about making a list. Crossing things off and feeling accomplished can really help that feeling of being overwhelmed. Also, I am feeling overwhelmed as well! Nursery not done, DH works 6 day weeks, live with MIL, still no bassinet let alone crib, sister having a rough go of things (we're very close and extremely empathetic with one another).... I just try to enjoy a moment for myself to take my mind off things (Love Actually and Sense & Sensibility are on Netflix right now if you love a good romantic movie). I also meditate daily, letting go of all thoughts and emotions and just relaxing. Talk to someone if you can and just let it all out. You are not alone!
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  • AneldaMAneldaM member
    And allow yourself to make mistakes, get things wrong... everything doesn't have to be perfect. When I get panicky about stuff, my DH always asks me how I think cave men got stuff done. Haha. I guess they didn't have as much to do? Or they died in their droves. ... but the point is, we actually need very little to survive and thrive. Focus on the important stuff. Make lists. Forget about the extra that are just a waste of time and resources... Breathe
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  • bustysinclarebustysinclare member
    Try to relax now and when things get overwhelming when the baby is here - ask your friends for help or dont be a afraid to splurge on a baby sitter for you can have a night out with your husband. We live out of state from family and with our first daughter my husband was very envious of friends who had grandma & grandpa close to baby sit

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  • bravemommybravemommy member
    I understand overwhelmed. Rory came 5 weeks early and then my hubby moved us into our new house while we were both in the hospital. New home, new baby- lots of visitors, c-section. ...it's been 3 weeks and I'm just now getting a handle on things. You are not alone. Limit visitors and make sure you take time for yourself- my hubs sent me out with my sis to go get a haircut. You'll be fine!
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  • Jamie02LeeJamie02Lee member
    I am a lister.. I have lists for EVERYTHING lol.. my husband n friends think I'm crazy but hey I get shit done cuz of them! If I were u I'd go room to room n pin point what u want done n one week just u n a friend or ur SO or just u go around n do it... u will feel so much better as u cross if each item on that list.
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  • Rollo1006Rollo1006 member
    Thank you everyone! My poor hubby has borne the brunt of my stress. These are all great tips! I will definitely give them a try :-)
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