Am I the only one?

I’m exhausted both physically and mentally. And I’m ashamed of feeling this way, this is the hardest thing Ive done in my life. My baby won’t sleep, always fussy. It just seems like nothing is right. I love him so much which just adds this layer of guilt.

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I felt like this with my first baby and now I am due my second. Honestly, the best advice I ever got was to remember that everything is a phase and the phase will pass.

Also, it might be worth looking into if your baby’s milk is the right one for them with you saying baby is fussy and not sleeping baby’s belly could be off making him/her uncomfortable. Just a thing to think about.

I’m sure you’re doing a great job, please remember the advice above… big hugs x

One day at a time, we all go through this, and as Amelia said, it is a phase and you will get through it🫶🏼 sending love friend, you are doing an amazing job for that baby🩷

Has this just started or since he was born? If it’s just started, it could be 6m regression stage. Just remember, it’s ok to put them down in a safe space and take 5 minutes to yourself. They will grow out of this and it will get easier. You’ve got this. X

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Just a rant!

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