I have a 3 day old and we have been home for 2 days. During the day I am absolutely fine. But when it’s time for us to go to sleep at night i can not sleep at all. I am scared he will spit up and choke in his sleep. What can i do to help my anxiety? I am not getting any sleep.
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I was the same way

I was the same, Im here if u want to talk

It’s tough, some people get past it, but I’m 3 kids deep and will always be this way. Just stay vigilant, calm your nerves as much as you can. I use the Owlet Sleep Sock which gives me so so much peace of mind.

I was the same way too! 😭

You will get past it. Just keep him in his bassinet next to your bed so you can check on him when you want. You can also get an Owlet sock to ease your mind. Its hard at this stage, especially when you already need to wake them up every 2 hours. There isnt much sleep in the first few days home.

I was the same way it’s so normal to feel that way! My husband supported me a lot in the first month because it was such a challenge for me. What worked for us was baby sleeping in the bassinet next to him, he always would check and it allowed me to get some sleep after labor and eventually it got a lot better once I started talking to a therapist- you will be ok! Your an amazing mom 🫶

This is totally normal and part of post partum anxiety. Do you want to talk about it? Message me.

Make a plan with your SO, I was lucky to have my SO take the night shift. Having a bassinet next to the bed def helps too!