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Oh , mama. I’m so sorry. This is such a crazy, incredible, beautiful, awful, time in your life. I remember. It’s so tough. Please remember to be proud of yourself. Definitely do your best to eat and drink. Whether you’re breastfeeding or not. Love you. This is a very difficult time.i struggles big time. But got through it. Not totally sure how but I did. And you will too

It can be a very rough time. I cried a lot too. It’s so much at one time and you’re not alone. Please reach out to anyone who can offer to help you and reach out to your doctor when you can. There are a lot of support options both temporary and long term to help. I talked to a therapist for about 8 weeks and it really helped me.

It's completely normal and I'm so sorry this is happening to you too. Our son just is starting to grow out of this.
Please know I see you, Mama.
If your baby is alive, fed, clothed, dry (diaper), and sheltered-- then you are a good mother and are doing a wonderful job.
The newborn stage is not talked about enough. It is so rough.
Do you have a support person/spouse/partner/parent that is helping care for baby?
Me and my partner have a system.
My husband is a night owl, his "shift" is from midnight to 6am. During this time it is when I sleep. He handles all the baby's needs. Then from 6a-12 noon I do the same and my husband sleeps. Then from noon to midnight we do 50/50 caring for him.
So we both get at least 6 hours of sleep.
Please start leaving non perishable snacks (granola bars, trail mix, gummy snacks) and a big water bottle (ie- Stanley, etc) at your bedside/within your reach.
You have to care for yourself before you can care for someone else.
All the love and hugs.

Hi there! Congratulations! Yes it is very normal. Both that you are feeling this way and also that the baby sleeps only when you hold him. He was inside you for 9+ months and he doesn’t know any different from being with you and near your heartbeat. Baby blues blues are normal in the beginning and usually go away within a couple of weeks, but you have to be careful if you keep feeling this way for longer it might turn into post partum depression.
Try to get as much help as you can so you can recover emotionally and physically.
Also know that you are feeling every little thing much more intensely than usual because of the huge hormonal shifts going on. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions 🙏🏼 (my son is now almost 1 year old)

I see so much compassion for Mama in the comments. 💕 I think doing what is necessary to comfort the baby will ultimately help you feel less anxious. Newborns are hard. Here are some things that I learned and maybe some of this will help you and your baby:

When our little ones were new, we would swaddle to sleep. Lightly bounce them on the gymnastics ball until they rest. Hold with two hands, not cradle, so that you can put it down easier. Lights low, and Play peaceful music for a nap/sleep (final fantasy guitar collection).
But I think the most important part is the burp. Religiously. Even if it takes 5-15 minutes. You'd rather invest that time here than end up with a baby with gas. I noticed it over and over how my daughter got so fussy when I couldn't get her to burp. Look up different positions and try them all.

Routine:
Wake up
Diaper
"Talk play sing"
Feed
Burp
Swaddle
Bounce
Lay down
Sleep

Sometimes the laying down part takes 2-3 tries.
(Mix up that routine to see what is best for you)

Good luc

Burping is not mandatory if your baby is breastfed.

It is normal but you need help mama,
A psychologist will help you to manage those feelings