That's it really - I've got dd1 who's almost 6 and a 6 month old but I'm finding that I'm far more anxious about a lot of things this time around although not others things....I feel anxious about feeding (breast, bottle, mix, is she getting enough milk?), weaning (I'm spoon feeding but have read about BLW and wonder if I'm not doing the best for my child?), discipline etc. and the list goes on!
I don't check on dd2 all the time when asleep like I used to with dd1 but I feel far more bombarded with advice and peoples' opinions this time and wonder whether it's because of looking at more on the internet, reading more books and feeling like we are forever told what we should be doing?
I feel pressure to lose weight, be a perfect mother, breastfeed as long as I can, feed nutritious food but not overfeed, ensure my children don't become obese, keep a tidy household, manage the finances and soon start working again!
I've had a lot of anxiety and insomnia this time around although last time I had severe PND which I think I've escaped this time despite a few close calls....I'm bipolar too (type 2) but have decided against going back on long term meds.
I just wonder if what I feel (often overwhelmed, exhausted, fed up!) is just normal or maybe more a sign of my 'condition'?
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general parenting anxiety - does anyone else get this??
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tidyupandeatyourgreens · 04/02/2014 09:29
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