Mistakes with newborn
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@Becci thank you lovely:) i hope it gets easier soon enough😅x
Getting to grips with having a baby takes time. We all make little mistakes now and then - and a silly mistake hurts no one. You love your son and want to do the best for him, that counts for a lot. As for bending, I find that if I bend my knees outwards and do a wide squat down, it’s a lot easier. Also, always wear a dressing gown with pockets / have little stations with the stuff you need in the main rooms you use (I have a mini changing box in various rooms) so that I have nappies close by most places. I carry lip balm, AirPods etc in my pocket so they’re always close at hand. Sorry if that sounds basic! But it’s helped me.
3rd LO here, who is now 3 weeks old and I'm still making mistakes... I don't think you're officially a mum until you have! It's just human nature. My baby weed as I was changing her nappy today and it went everywhere... how many thousands of nappies have I changed?! But still I messed that one up! And tonight (another nappy change!) my hand slipped pulling up her vest and I bumped her on the face. No mark, but she was unimpressed! Thankfully, she seems to have forgiven me! You've got this. I promise.
You are doing amazing! This shit is hard and I bet nearly every single mum on here can relate to your post! I second what Lou said about having nappies etc in different rooms! We have a caddy on wheels from ikea for the living room and it’s sooo much easier than carrying things around and less likely to drop things as it’s wheels right to where we change baby. Im usually the person that will carry everything at once so I don’t have to do a double trip 😂 but when I hold my little one now I just think right it’s not worth it, I hold her with both hands at all times and come back for bits I couldn’t carry before! Remember these things happen to us all and you are doing an amazing job xx
I forgot I was pumping and went to put my 2 weeks old down and spilt milk all over her and my rug 😂 I nearly cried at the time but we're all human and allowed to make mistakes. Don't be hard on yourself. And as for your partner they're not dealing with the same hormones and changes we are so their heads are less fuzzy 😊
You’re doing amazing sweetie!! Try not to worry about getting things wrong and enjoy your baby, take in all his little features and enjoy your baby bubble. We all make mistakes which we learn from. It’s easy to compare yourself to others, you are your own worst critic. My toddler hits my poor newborn’s face all the time! But I know he’ll be okay. I had a C-section too so I know how difficult it is to do simple tasks. You don’t want to burden others too. You’re only two weeks remember so your movement will improve! Take it slow and steady. I’m 6 week pp now but wish I had a litter picker for those first weeks. Maybe you could use kitchen tongs to pick things up from the floor? 😂 The fact you’re worried about doing the best for your son already makes you the best mummy🩷 Big hugs xx
Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your kind words, they have helped so much! I’m gonna give all suggestions a try and hopefully things get a little easier x
You’re doing amazing! Your healing will get easier just make sure you rest when baby rests. Honestly, none of us moms have got our shit together and know what we’re doing, we’re all just taking it day by day doing the best we can, there’s no handbook on parenting. Don’t worry that you accidentally dropped his nappy cream, you’ve checked him over & he’s good. Newborns are more durable than you think. Just take a breath, you’ve got this & we’re all here whenever you need us x