Second baby guilt

So my second baby was born on Monday, but I already have a two year old little girl who is my complete world! Since baby no.2 has been born I’ve felt nothing but guilt on my first, having to stay a night in hospital away from her made me so upset! I have had a section so I’m unable to pick her up which is killing me as she’s usually joint to my hip - she’s coping so well and understands only daddy can pick her up so she isn’t even asking me anymore (used to ask 24/7) 😓 I constantly get thoughts about her feeling sad or feeling like the new baby has taken everything from her even though I’m still giving her so much attention in the hope she doesn’t get these feelings. Please tell me it’s normal for me to feel so sad and guilty and that it will settle over time? I can’t wait to be recovered so I can pick my baby girl up again!
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I feel the exact same. My baby girl is only 19 months, and the guilt is absolutely horrendous. I’ve not stopped crying the first 4 days after birth. It’s been really tough. Baby boy is now 9 days old, and I’m starting to feel a little better, but still have my moments. I think it will be like this a little while until we all get used to the changes. Try not to be so hard on yourself, you have given them a best friend for life and although it’s going to be tough at first, the best days are yet to be lived ♥️

This made me cry. I feel the same. I wish I could pick up my two year old and give her a cuddle. She's coping really well but is having absolute meltdowns before nap and bed time. I think we're keeping things the same for her but he's hard to give her the same attention when we're both so tired. It's true though...the best is yet to come and they're gonna be so lucky to have each other soon!

I feel the exact same but I'm finding it easier as the days go on. Baby boy is now 9 days old but the first week all I did was cry over guilt of letting my little girl down and thinking I've ruined her world. Now I can already see the bond she's making with her brother and it's the most amazing thing. I'm just trying to share as much time between them with my husband so they both get 1 on 1 time still Hang in there mama, the first weeks are the hardest regardless but the better times are coming and it'll be amazing to watch them grow up together 💜

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