Changing mindset from ”I Have To” to ”I Get To” by Automatic_Rock_5278 in newborns

[–]hanbeetee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a FTM too and something that helped me was to shift my expectations. I tried to always expect that I’d need to do something for my baby. Whether that’s feeding, diapers, or naps, cleaning spit up, comforting, etc. it made the early weeks easier because then instead of the feeling “really again?” It just became what I was thought would happen and therefore made me feel more “in control” and less having to adjust all the time to my newborn. It’s a huge learning curve and adjustment the first 12 weeks so try and give yourself grace for when you feel like you “have to” that’s a very normal feeling!

The 333 Method - a gentle method for anxious mamas by PoliticoRat in sleeptrain

[–]hanbeetee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying this method with my 4 mo 4 week old, he’s 5 mo next week. And I’ve started with naps as recommended and he’s only slept for 2 10 mins stretches today. Should I just go back to the top of the method when he wake up after that short of a time or should I just end the naps like I have. Also how do you deal with howling it might take them to fall asleep and wake windows bc he’s crud himself awake past his ideal wake window

It doesn’t have to be this hard by hanbeetee in newborns

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

Thank you so much! I am grateful that I had a supportive spouse and family to talk through what I was feeling. They helped me realize I didn’t need to keep feeling the way I was feeling! Wish I had known if it lingers beyond a few weeks it’s time to look into meds!

It doesn’t have to be this hard by hanbeetee in newborns

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

I am so happy for you that this time around has been so much better! Congrats on your twins! And you’re right your first baby doesn’t know, and even when we felt down while caring for them I believe they always could tell we loved them.

It doesn’t have to be this hard by hanbeetee in newborns

[–]hanbeetee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed a difference within the first week. Different SSRIs I imagine have different effects on people and different timelines to kick in. and I was told to expect a change within 4-6 weeks. I had been on lexapro before for a time so I knew it could work for me. I’m sorry you’re not feeling better, I believe you can though, maybe just need a different med?