Postpartum and newborn

I was really worried it was going to be this like never ending gloomy sleepless dark period of life where it was super hard and I’d be struggling non stop. And while it was very very tiring and there is a lot to learn and get used to, there were so many moments of peace and of joy. Daily. I made a schedule with my husband that allowed me proper time to recover and rest even though I was breastfeeding and that really helped. Remember that it’s the toughest part and that each day is moving forward as you’re all learning each other and baby is developing. It was overwhelming but also intensely joyful as well. I just talked it all out non stop to whoever would listen 😅 that helped a lot. You’re not in it alone! It can be wonderful, I hope it is for you! ✨

When you feel like you can’t go on from the lack of sleep just remember it does get better

I think that hormones kick in so much that they really help you through. The newborn period was wonderful for me, I loved the night feeds where it was just me and him, it felt so special. It went downhill a bit when he got colic but I've got a super supportive partner so we muddled through. Just remember that newborn babies don't sleep through the night so don't start out with putting that kind of pressure on you and your baby, and you should be alright. Enjoy it, it's incredible 🥰

@Mariana Thank you so much for your kind words❤️ It’s hard with anxiety to remember that there will be good times too!

@Hazel Thank you 🫶🫶 I really hope it’s gonna go well for me too

I also have anxiety and it's never been better. Having my boy seems to have really cleared it away somehow 🥰

@Hazel I am so happy for you! I also have a feeling that having my baby is really gonna help me with anxiety. When I got to my 6th month of pregnancy I was really anxious and I started to have severe panic attacks again. But I worked through them during my pregnancy and I truly believe I am so much stronger now. I used to take meds right away. Now I pushed through without the meds and found strength within myself. It’s crazy how life changing pregnancy has been for me