Baby hates me?

Why does my baby hate me. All she wants from me is to be fed and then screams and screams at me, she settles with everyone else and i don't understand what im doing wrong. I feel like the worst mum ever and am really struggling.

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First of all, it’s nothing you’re doing wrong and she definitely doesn’t hate you! Depending on her age she could be going through a growth spurt where they are extremely fussy. My boy did and it was the worst week to date. 😩

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I read that babies feel safe to fully express how they feel with mums and they release tension etc and co regulate with mums nervous system. I know it’s can be so frustrating for you but it could be she’s feeling only ok to speak to you if that makes sense?! Also tip I received is when it’s bad, play some calming music in your earphones so you can level out as it’s hard to deal with constantly

And you are not the worst mum! My LO does this to me too xx

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Its your milk!!! She can smell it, she doesn't hate you i promise but when she smells her yummy milk she wants it. The same thing happened to me! She loves you, she lived in your body, you're the safest person in the world to her but damnnn that milk is NOM for her! It will get better i promise, hang in there.

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This sounds like how my postpartum depression started, not trying to scare you but please ask for help if you need it x

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You’re doing amazing! I’m sure it’s just a phase & your baby doesn’t hate you. I know it can feel that way but I promise it gets better, I felt this way when our babies cry it can be so guilty not being able to settle them but you’ve just got to remember they can just cry. It doesn’t mean you are doing anything wrong🩷 if you need someone to speak to just pop me a message x

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You are the milk lady to her… food..
Mine does the same.. I can give her to anyone else and she will calm down. It’s hard work listening to her cry and scream at you all day then she’s quiet as soon as it’s someone else. Don’t beat urself up about it, it’s nothing you’re doing wrong x

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Sing her a special
Song with a very calm voice and really enjoy this moment! feed her looking into her eyes, tell her how happy you all are for finally meeting her.

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Aww mama she doesn't hate you !!
You're not doing anything wrong, you are learning about each other and she's new to the world and wants food and comfort.

It sounds like you may need to seek advice/help if you truly feel so down about this and are struggling - just talking to soneone might help .

Do you have a support network? Are you UK or US? X

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