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Originally Posted by Jazz91
no only harder i hate the fact that i cant do anything
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The Early Days With a Newborn Are Tough
by: Felicity
One of the best pieces of advice I was given as a new mum was 'when you and/or your baby are feeling overwhelmed, lonely or miserable, put the baby in the stroller and go for a walk. Even if you don't feel like it, are exhausted, have a million things to do and it feels like too much trouble,
do it.
Obviously you may not be able to do this if it's snowing or whatever (not sure where you live) and it may not be a great idea at 3am, but it was great advice. Somehow, getting out and about helps. You feel less hemmed in by the four walls of your home, you and baby get some fresh air and hopefully some sunlight on your skin, the motion of the stroller soothes bub and you'll feel better for the exercise.
And if you smile, you'll probably have people stop to admire bub and have a short chat which can make all the difference if you're having a bad day.
Try it - it really works! And I have to confess, I really did take one of my sons for a walk in the stroller at about 1am on a balmy Sydney night!
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Edward Christophersen, Clinical Psychologist
Yes, absolutely. Between the physical and emotional changes you're going through and the increased responsibility, it's not surprising that you feel this way. Also, the desire to do everything "right" puts a great deal of pressure on a new parent. As you become more comfortable with tasks like feeding,
diapering, and
bathing your baby, you'll probably feel more confident and in control.
Try and take things one day at a time, and find support. Talk to another parent, a friend, or a family member about what you're feeling. Also, find some time for yourself — even something as small as a brief walk around the neighborhood or an uninterrupted bath can help you
cope with stress. If you're still overwhelmed by the end of the first month or so, it could be a sign of
postpartum depression. Make an appointment with your doctor to talk things through and get some help.
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Heres a good article, Jazz: http://articles.familylobby.com/59-i...nts-can-ta.htm
hope this helps!
