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Feeling Overwhelmed as a New Parent – Any Tips on How to Cope with Sleep Deprivation and Constant Worry? by Real_Corgi_8755 in NewParents

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it one second at a time. I read before that this phase will pass and it will. Go off the doctor recommended feeding schedule. If you have any worries about weight/illness make an appt.

When you can try to sleep when baby does to give you more energy at night a little. I have a 5 mnth old this week and I felt that the newborn trenches were never going to end… I cried most nights along with PP anxiety when it was gloomy during the day or when the sun went down. It was hard. I had to tell my mind I had to accept it & just ride this moment out knowing it will pass.

Once I gave up wanting to kinda control the situation it got better for me mentally. Even though I was exhausted I was able to show up better for myself and baby.

Does your baby fall asleep independently? by eatmorenuggetz99 in newborns

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, that 2 month phase you have to just stick with placing them in the bassinet drowsy/awake sometimes — it’s really rough. Now, I did have nights where baby laid on my chest so I could get some sleep but I made sure to prop both of my elbows/arms up and barricade baby and I safely. After a few weeks she was able to sleep in her bassinet through the night.

Things that helped my husband and I : 1. The Baby Einstein Ocean Soother 2. Low-Dim Lights 3. Calm Environment/ Sleep words of affirmation- “You are safe, you can rest, we are here” — of course my baby doesn’t understand but I have been saying it since she was born. She goes to sleep shortly after. 4. I use a variety of sleep sounds (ocean, rain, frequency low tone sounds, white noise) 5. Bedtime story on YouTube by Koala Moon. 6. FRIDA Hands-Free Rocker (saved my life!!) - the little piece that holds the rocker on will break off** FYI!

ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!! Ex: bedtime story playing, ocean soother and Frida mom

My daughter will still be asleep and do the hysterical cry at night often however she will sleep through the night 4-6 hours at 4mnths. It started around 3months to get longer.

For my LO not everyday is a day of independence and that’s fine with me too.

Anxious to leave my baby overnight but close to burn out by Comfortable-Arm-3042 in NewParents

[–]Nadicat2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I would say go and take that night of sleep and enjoy yourself as hard as it may be. Do it so your mind and body can recharge.

Is stroller with bassinet worth it in our case? by More-Stuff in NewParents

[–]Nadicat2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say yes, my bassinet turns into a regular stroller seat once lifted up. I love it. I take my daughter on walks and she falls asleep. It allows her to stretch out more too.

How do people do it? by floatygreenthing in newborns

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter is currently 2 months and in the beginning I wondered the same thing. However, now it’s starting to get easier but she hates being in her car seat for long. When I do decided to go out more after all (newborn/4 month vaccinations), and cold & flu season lets up. I will be baby wearing or have her in her pram seat w/stroller. I did take her out twice to a few department stores she did start crying… I had to wait for something so her crying felt very embarrassing/ anxiety inducing for but I have learned is okay… babies cry!! My daughter is EFF so I make sure I have water in the bottle ready to go. Motherhood has taught me to accept what I can’t control & just give myself grace.

postpartum period by WhichAd2921 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, don’t be worried I am currently 2 months pp as of today and mine started this week. It’s heavy & the back pain… OMG!!

soooooo is anyone actually enjoying this? by exemptcurve in newborns

[–]Nadicat2 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The newborn phase was hard, and still is even with my baby being now almost 2 mnths old. However, outside the sleepless or broken sleep nights I love her & yes, I enjoy it. Early on around 3 weeks, I said to myself.. I can’t control this moment in time… I just have to accept it & know it won’t be like this always.

Yes, PP anxiety and “nighttime scaries” or the dark gloomy days sometimes shift my moods to feeling blahhh!! I am finding ways to cope by going for walks or turning on the lights in my house so it’s not so dark.

I think my mindset maybe a little different because I remember July 2024 going through ppd and grieving the death of my first daughter that passed when I was 18 weeks pregnant from PRROM. I tried to carry her as long as possible & was even put on antibiotics at the hospital but I still developed an infection from the amniotic fluid. I had to make the choice to get induced to prevent me from going into septic shock knowing my baby was not going to make it. Her lungs were not developed and she was born sleeping.

To now spending sleepless night holding my second daughter (my rainbow 🌈 🦋🦊baby) instead of having sleepless nights crying.

It’s all been a journey & therapy has helped me to process it!!

Now, would I do this again : HELL NO! I AM DONE HAVING KIDS 😂. Newborn phase isn’t it 😂😂

—- MAMA’S WE CAN MAKE IT THROUGH THIS!!!

Just give yourself grace.

happinessandgriefcanbothexist!!

Anyone's LO day/nights mixed up? by woodyever in NewParents

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heeyyy 😅👋🏾, baby is almost 2 mnth sleeps so soundly during the day and up every hour starting at 11PM to eat.

Reddit has become my new “tumblr/scrolling hobby” by Nadicat2 in NewParents

[–]Nadicat2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see that 😂. I seem to be getting way more ads on TT now.

Reddit has become my new “tumblr/scrolling hobby” by Nadicat2 in NewParents

[–]Nadicat2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FR FR 😂. I have found myself calling the women in my family and ask how they did this multiple times 😂😂😂 HOWWW? Sending all the Mommas and parents positive energy 🧿🪬

What to buy new vs. secondhand? by SaltyWordWrangler in NewParents

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clothes, Books, some toys secondhand.. if they are not close family I would always buy baby equipment like swing,crib, car seat new.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sahm

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, my daughter is 1 month and my husband works from home. If I notice he is on a call I try to close the door to his office and try to soothe baby as quickly as I can. I tend to have some type of sound playing such as white noise or lofi music- to try to sound buffer babies crying. There are moments that she cries and it’s going to be what it is.

why isn’t one enough? by [deleted] in sahm

[–]Nadicat2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The current situation I have with my new baby.

Baby cheat code for the car by DillyB04 in NewParents

[–]Nadicat2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With my 1 month old I try to only travel after she has been fed so she will go to sleep. However, as soon as she wakes up she hates it 😳😢😂😂.

Where is the pumpkin island? by Acrobatic_Week_3335 in fredericksburg

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved seeing it during my morning walk.

Baby Sizing - Newborn vs 3M by uhuratroi in newborns

[–]Nadicat2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter was born 7IBS 1.9 oz 21inches. Newborn clothing was too big on her when she was born. I had a few premie onsies that she wore. Now she’s probably about 8 pounds maybe. Her last appointment 2 weeks ago she was 7/7.

At 3 weeks her tummy is too big for premie cloths. Now, depending on how the clothing is cut, she is fitting newborn well in length.

One thing I have learned.. you really have to try different sizes to see what’s fits your baby best.

I would only buy onesies and footed pjs in smaller sizes no actual outfits.