New baby anxiety

[Rhianna_n]

Hi there,

5 weeks ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. I’m absolutely in love with him and want to enjoy every minute but I find myself constantly thinking about all of the things that can harm him. I find it hard to sleep at night because I’m terrified of SIDS. I’m worried that his bassinet will buckle from under him, that he’s too cold, that he will roll over and suffocate, etc. I find myself constantly checking up on him and that my anxiety levels are through the roof.

Any advice on how to get through these early stages of parenthood and beyond that?

FYI, I’m a first-time mum and have just started medication for anxiety and depression, and also see a psychologist fortnightly. I’m hoping these things help, but any other advice or just knowing someone understands will help further put my mind at ease.

[LouBelle___]

Hi Rhianna,

congratulations on your new Bub. That is wonderful and scary. I applaud you for getting help. It’s not an easy thing to do. I developed anxiety due to having my first born and I never got help for it, he is 23 now.

I had all those fears when all mine were little. You are not alone there. I’m sure someone can give you some way better advise than I can, as my youngest pair are 12, so it’s been a while. But I do remember for me the anxiety eased with this in time. I hope you get some great advise, all the best with your little one 😊

[quirkywords]

Rhianna

welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your new baby.

I think with any first time mum there is always worry about this precious bundle.

My children now have children and I know they use a monitor to check in the baby. Would that help.

Also is there a local mother’s group with babies the same age as yours so you can chat and share ideas.

I am glad you have reached out here. You can use the search engine to see threads about new mums that may help you.

Feel free to write here as there is support and yiu are nit alone.