Anxious

The first time my partner returned to work I was very nervous because I would be by myself. I did fine, I kept focusing on the routine and thinking one step at a time. The first time I went out of the house alone with Sophie I was anxious. I, in a way, exposed myself to meet ups without my partner. I still get nervous but am becoming less anxious the more I do it. So graded exposure was what did for me.

I've only be out of house alone with Sophie a handful of times so I'm still getting there.

my baby is 7 months and i still very much get anxious about everything, if she cries and someone stares, my heart goes mad

Yes but I just have to snap out of it and remember I’m doing it for baby as well as myself. The lead up is the worst part, being out and seeing your little one engage with the world is lovely. I just go somewhere where I know there’s the likes of a costa that is baby friendly and we do feeds/ changes there x

Force urself! I get anxious about most things but I can’t stay at home all day - for mine and my dogs sanity. I actually fine my LO is a lot easier being out and about than if we’re just at home. Good luck - u will do great. Start with small steps and maybe some baby groups! They’re great. If your baby isn’t crying, someone else’s is and everyone is so kind

Thank you everyone! I get nervous to go to baby groups by myself but I’ll have to push myself out of my comfort zone x

Do u have anyone who could join u for ur first time? Ur doing amazingly and worst case, u hate it and leave straight away - I bet u wont tho 🙂 Good luck - u got this!