but I'm not sure I'm coping very well with my newborn.
I haven't name changed for this, as I feel it's important not to if that makes sense? I offer others advice, when I feel I am able, so it's only right I seek support without name changing.
My 3 week old DS is wonderful. He sleeps better during the day than he does at night and as a result, I'm knackered.
My DP is brilliant but despite it, I feel overwhelmed.
DS is my DC2 and my DD is 14yrs old, so it's been a long time since a newbie was in my care.
I love my DS but I am feeling a creeping 'scared' feeling coming over me. I'm not sure what I'm scared of, maybe just the massive responsibility of another child.
I had an horrific time in labour and afterwards too, staying in hospital 9 days in all and needing to go to theatre to be 'fixed' after a botch job epidural left me leaking spinal fluid (none of which was picked up until my DP forced me back to hospital 3 days after discharge by calling an ambulance).
I feel shattered, scared, overwhelmed and ashamed that I can't 'enjoy' my new baby.
I am pro active in so much as I will ensure I speak with my GP about this after the weekend but I'm just looking for some supportive hand-holding, in the meantime.
Many thanks, in advance.
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itsallinmyhead · 29/12/2012 22:35
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