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Someone just tell me it gets better.
I know. I've heard it from people before, but I really need to hear it again.
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Re: Someone just tell me it gets better.
I'm sure it gets better - just give yourself some time.
You had a baby - your lives are changed forever -- its not something that you can adjust to in 2 months or something. My niece is 2 and my sister is still adjusting !
will J take Ava for a few hours - or is there someone you can ( or would want to ) spend the night with ? just to ease your mind ?
speaking of J - how is he adjusting ? have you mentioned any of this to him, or does he have any of the same feelings ? its really really important you talk to someone -- even if its us.
we love you Jackie !!
I'm sure it gets better. I agree with AK it's going to be an adjustment.
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It gets so much better! I think being a parent is a constant adjustment because as soon as you get used to this phase, the kid develops into a new one! Newborn phase is definitely the hardest, especially for moms because of all of our crazy postpartum hormones. I hope the meds start working fast for you!
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I'm glad you're talking to someone, and I hope the meds start working stat. It's also good that J is wanting you to get out.
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Jax - Can you go to the mall and just walk around? Drink some coffee and window shop?
It may be nice to just get out of the house, but not really visit with anyone if you don't want to.
The baby blues kicked my ass - I'll definitely be more prepared next time around. But trust me, it DOES get better. I know it's a huge adjustment period, but this stage won't last forever. I agree with Marcy - maybe you can just get out for some alone time? My mom and Joe would watch JJ for a few hours while I went out and just sat at Starbucks with a Frappuccino and a book...it was nice to have that time.
Hang in there mama. *hugs*
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I obviously don't know yet, but it has to get better. Moms wouldn't keep having kids if it didn't, right?
I definitely think that J needs to have some one-on-one baby time so you can go shoe shopping or something, just to get out of the house. Even if it's by yourself, sometimes you just need a break.
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It really does get better! Promise!
Those first weeks are such an adjustment! I know I was always questioning myself, worried, stressed. But, you take it hour by hour, day by day, and before you know it, they're 5 months old and giggling at you!! Not to say that it's a breeze now (we're working on teeth), but the witching hour is over with and you get feedback from them, they start showing their personality, and it is oh so rewarding!
I also saw Stephanie's post below recommending the carrier. I couldn't agree with that more! Margot was soooooooooooo fussy before we got all of the food allergy proteins out of her system (which took 6 weeks once we figured it out), on top of the normal newborn fussiness. She loved being in the carrier and loved the vacuum noise - calmed her right down! Also, the 5 s's - Margot only needed swaddling, shushing, and shaking/jiggling, but it worked 99% of the time.
So, anyways, hang in there Mama!! I'm sure you're doing great! I agree with others that you should try to get out and about by yourself.... even for 15 minutes every once in a while. ((Hugs))