How to not be stressed and overwhelmed?

I know it might not help a lot of people but I tend to listen to music a lot of the time,the radio is always on regardless of if I’m in the same room or I have my Spotify on it tends to keep me a lot calmer in regards to confidence ide say just remember they are a baby and you are their comfort/happy space even when they cry they’re crying for you. Don’t get me wrong it’s so stressful at times but it will get better and you will be the reason for that! You’re doing well mama🤍

Sending you lots of love ❤️ You’re not the only one who feels this way - start with remembering that. I’ve felt like this many times in the last few weeks but me and my partner have began agreeing that if one of us is getting overwhelmed we leave the baby with the other and go and make a cup of tea to take 10 mins away from the stress, breathe, and come back again. I’m also finding that being in a hot shower for 10 mins when I’m overwhelmed and just breathing helps me and then I feel more calm and relaxed. I saw a baby expert say that as long as the baby is safe, there is nothing wrong with closing the door and taking 5 mins to breathe and recoup. It’s so stressful when they cry so much - sleep deprivation and baby crying sounds are often used as torture devices, so it’s completely normal that it overwlems and stresses us. You’re doing the best you can ❤️❤️ feel free to send me a message if you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to chat more x

It is normal to feel like this and please remind yourself you’re doing a great job! Sometimes there are days where we don’t get to shower or eat or do anything for ourselves because our kids are demanding from us. At these times I think about what essential things need to be done and sack everything else off! Plans? Cancel them. Jobs? Essential ones only (ie feeding children). You have a very young baby who has no predictable routine so allow yourself some room to sack everything off. Put something enjoyable on the TV. Prioritise sleep and rest between you and your partner. Accept the fact you might be there a while but also that this will end ❤️

I feel for you ♥️ not sure which faith you associate with but in Islam it is said that paradise lies under the feet of your mother - and the reason for that is exactly this what you are going through. we carry our children in pregnancy, nourish them with our food, our breath and our blood. we sacrificed our sleep, comfort and much more. then at birth we go through one torture after the other - all this just because of unconditional love we have for our baby. So this status is well deserved! My suggestion would be that don’t every gudge yourself for taking the simpler route! we moms get guilty as soon as we reduce our level of service from 100% down to 98%. Don’t do that! Look after youself and keep a balance. I was for instance planning to exclusively breastfeed. but I felt overwhelmed with the pain and the shorter intervals during feeds. so i introduced the bottle. now we are 50/50. whenever I feel overwhelmed, I give her a bottle and she sleeps for a few hours so I also get a rest.

You are doing great! Being a new mom with a newborn is indeed overwhelming! In earlier days they used to say it takes a village to raise a baby and now here we are doing it all alone with minimal help! So give yourself a pat on the back for every day your baby gets a day older, it’s not easy, it’s a whirlwind of emotions, which adds up to all the physical hard work as well! If you feel overwhelmed, please take time to calm yourself down, it’s ok for babies to cry, dont stress over the baby crying! Your health is important for a happy and a healthy baby as well! So look after yourself! Babies do grow up well as long as their safety and health is been taken care of! Also don’t hesitate to take decisions which might make it easier for you like introducing bottles, asking friends and family for help! At last believe it firmly - this too shall pass, this is a phase and very soon, it’s won’t be like this, your newborn won’t ask to be fed every hour, so take a deep breath and Relax 😌