Anxiety

I felt like this in my early days , even when I was towards the end of my pregnancy , but don’t put so much pressure on yourself , we are built for this and you’re doing amazing. I know it can be hard at times knowing that your lil bubs depends on you 24/7 but things get better. If you have support use it as much as possible , give yourself “me time” as much as possible and when you can . I promise things get better ♥️

Tbqh no one is ever fully prepared for their first baby. Just make sure you’ve got lots of diapers and wipes. and even if you plan to breastfeed, get some bottles in case baby has trouble latching or milk takes longer to come in. A lot of parenting a newborn is just learning as you go and following your instincts. Babies are pretty resilient so even if you make a mistake itll be okay. For example I accidentally clipped the skin off the top of my baby’s finger when trimming her nails at 3 weeks old and I cried much more than she did. The most important thing is you love them, You’re gonna do great!

@Victoria~ agree , the clipping happened to me last week I cried with him 😢

I was diagnosed with severe anxiety two years ago, and I would say the best course of action would be to meditate and also know the signs when you’re approaching an anxiety attack. For me I noticed that my mind is moving faster than my body. So I just try to stop everything, focus on my surroundings and try to relax, and then I’ll notice my anxiety attack or anxiety will start to ease.

I don’t want dismiss your feelings, but it’s so normal to feel anxious. If you feel like it’s too much, please talk to your doctor! Remind yourself that this in your first time too!

I was the exact same way, and we are doing just fine ! ( 10m old ) it’s okay to feel these feelings - it’s new for both of you ! Just remember, mama always knows best ! You’re going to be a great mom, because you’re already worried about being anything less than ! Try to focus your energy and mind onto something that relaxes you and makes you happy. I use to wash the babies clothes and organize his room when I felt that way, it took my mind off of it and gave me a sense of excitement instead !

The fact that you're worried about being a good mom means you'll be a great mom. Don't Google. Talk with your care provider if you have concerns once baby is here. Breathe! Go with your gut and enjoy them while they're tiny 😊