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I haven't even hit 20 days and I've been overwhelmed many times already. But don't ever feel like you're not good enough. You're getting to know and understand your baby's cries and wants, and that takes time. You're doing a good job, Mummy! Some things I've learnt about my newborn include: sometimes my breastmilk isn't enough, and I've learnt to let go and top up with just a bit of formula, which helps baby calm down... also a good swaddle makes for a more secure baby, especially at night... at this stage, sometimes I have to cuddle baby a lot more at night because baby feels insecure... baby sometimes screams till gas or pooped is passed, and this sometimes requires my help to do so. Every baby is different, but you'll gradually discover what clicks for yours okay? Hang in there!
My baby is also 20 days old. Same situation. Can't put her down to sleep especially when its at night. Ended up carrying her and she fell asleep. Maybe sometimes they just want to be close to you and not left alone. Be strong mummy! Don't overthink too much. I always take deep breaths and calm myself and not let any negative thoughts come to me. We can do this! It's a phase and it'll go away.
Baby was cranky even when i carry him. Even started kicking and i was just afraid that i will drop him.
It can be witching hours where new born is just unsettled from 5pm to 11pm with no apparent reason. I know itnis very annoying even i went thru during the 2nd time ard. When my confinement nanny was ard, she also had hard time settling mine. All I can say is it shall pass and get ue husband in helping. Also, newborn is still adjusting to his surrounding so he will be fussy very easily.
I see. It seems now thr crankiness extend from 9pm to 1am and another episode from 4am to 7am. Its hard to handle alone.
It's perfectly normal to feel the way you feel right now. It's a culture change and yes it's damn overwhelming. We just have to pull through this phase and eventually, it will be over. Life starts only after you have a kid.
Most mums go through that , nothing to do with us not being good enough, big hugs! It does get better as they grow older. It's good that you have some help for now.
Thanks much ❤
Could be colic. My baby was like that last time too. Kept crying and nothing can soothe her. I brought her to the PD and PD said it was colic. Stay strong mummy!
What happens when its colic?
Hugs mummy! It's a phase. I went through that as well. It's a period where both you and baby are figuring each other out. Don't worry as it shall pass! Jiayou!
Mine took abt a few weeks before it phases out eventually. JY mummy! U r doing a great job!
awww mummy big hug i just cried quietly its good you guys call for help as for me i hv none of my mums all alone
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed but we are not alone. Many mummies can face that
Baby could be having colic. Check the stomach. Massage the baby.
Danial's Mummy