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Struggling with motherhood
Hi guys, sometimes I find myself really frustrated and overwhelmed when my baby wakes up 8/9 times at night and I find myself shouting at him which I later feel absolutely horrible for. Sometimes it's not just the night it's the constant screaming and crying making me overwhelmed. I'm doing it all alone and it's really hard. My son is 9 months old. Any advice on how to manage the emotions?I feel these things aren't really spoken about much as people glamorise motherhood but the reality is nowhere near it. I love my child and I do not want to be shouting at him or causing him any trauma.
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I would suggest to read or Watch videos about regulating emotions and nervous system. It takes time but with practice you will be able to reduce emotional blow outs and regulate and self soothe.
I am sorry you are going through this and it's important that you acknowledge what is happening. I would get an appointment with the GP for both to check him and to discuss about your well-being. Also is baby sleeping during the day? When my baby was waking up so often she had a cold or was teething or was overtired. Good luck
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I know it’s very difficult, but don’t worry this too shall pass! My son started sleeping through just after his first birthday. The winter period is difficult, is little one cold ? How is he eating for you throughout the day, is he hungry? Teething? Unwell? Honestly I co slept through the winter last year he was 10 months and that improved his sleep drastically. 8/9 wakes for a 9 month old is a lot, that’s usually more common with newborns.