Dealing with emotions in the first two weeks

First time mum and havent had a day without tears.

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Yep. It’s like a humongous rollercoaster of emotions and there’s no brake or warning. It just starts, stops and starts again and you just have to take it. I think a lot of it is hormonal, the sleep deprivation and anxiety of taking care of a little human also adds to the mix. Honestly, I felt like I was losing my mind but looking back, it does and will get better. It helps to remember that the bad days won’t last forever and there will be good days just around the corner. Good luck. 💛

baby blues! they are the worse the first 2 weeks after my baby was born I was a total wreck I cried everyday without fail, I found “witching hour” the worse! It got to a certain time and I would over think everything it was awful! but I can say it does get better and easier bad days are normal so please never beat yourself up if you find yourself on a bad day, you wouldn’t be human if you didn’t get bad days! also make time for yourself and look after yourself your doing great!🤍

in our community

Would you rather have A) a fussy baby all day and I mean whining and crying but then sleeps through the night or B) a chill baby during the day and one who wakes up once at night who struggles to remain asleep for whatever reason but tries?

You all have the baby you have lol. Hubby and I were having a conversation about this as we have baby B but he said he would rather A bit then again he isn't on mat leave at home all day with the baby. I am just interested what others would prefer.

Presents for baby shower

A colleague of mine is having a baby shower for baby number 2.
It’s been a while since I had my own, but I really want to get something practical for her and for her baby.
I’m thinking things like nappies, baby grows for baby. What else can I get?
Also she’s not a close friend, but I’d like to get her something nice too, I was thinking a nice water bottle she can take into labour or after to keep her hydrated.
What other practical things are a life saver in those first few weeks?

Are these cot liners ok and safe? Anyone else use these?

My 5 month old keeps getting his arms and legs stuck on the side of the cot. He also has bumped his head too. Are these ok? They’re saying they are breathable too?

Unusual behaviour of my 11 week old

Hi my baby is 11 weeks old, she’s a really good sleeper at night (7-9hrs) and is pretty consistent with day time naps as well, she feeds well and is generally pretty content- however today she has been unusually sleepy, quite difficult to wake up and when she’s awake she just screaming and spitting up clear and chunky, she’s been toileting like normal and she’s had most of her feeds but they are taking ages as she just falls asleep whilst feeding (current feed she’s done 1/3 of it and started 45 mins ago and has been asleep for 20 mins) I have taken her temperature and it’s 35.9 so I called 111 and they said she’s awake and looks fine so don’t worry and it could be the start of a viral infection but might be nothing - I’m not happy with this as this is unusual for her but has anyone else had a day like this with their little ones, or do I need to escalate again

Would you let somebody taste your breastmilk?

Like a grown adult who you don’t know wants to try your breastmilk to taste

Would you allow it?

Unhappy awake baby

Is it normal for my baby to never be happy when she’s awake?
I have a 2 1/2 week old baby and I find that she sleeps all day and when she wakes up she just wants feeding and when she feeds she drifts back off to sleep so whenever she’s awake she’s just showing hunger signs or (if we leave it too long) crying to be fed. I’ve yet to see her content and just looking around interested in life when she’s awake. She just wants to be sleeping on me (or her dad) or feeding!