Just need to vent
I just need to vent to people who can understand… I feel so bad about this morning. I was up every two hours with my almost 4 week old last night feeding him. This morning around 5:00 he was fussing but not crying, and I knew he was hungry… I was just so tired that I let him fuss for a bit. I also didn’t feel safe handling him because I was so tired. As soon as I felt safe I picked him up, cuddled him, changed and fed him, and then we sang songs. But I just feel absolutely terrible about letting him fuss.
I think you’re fine mama! Sometimes I have to let him cry for a couple minutes just so I can go make a quick cup of coffee or poop. We have to take care of ourselves too. Re the fussiness I feel like it’s them just navigating their bodies and the environment .. like kicking their legs around and making sounds. Seems normal bc they can’t do anything else at this point. I felt like I needed to pick him up all the time when he’s squirming around but as long as I knew he was clean and fed and not crying he’s probably just learning his body. Also so important that you were able recognize if you don’t feel safe enough to handle, kudos to you for taking a moment. You’re doing great!