Hi everyone,
I have a 2.3 y/o dd1 and 6 day old dd2 and OH MY GOD I am struggling.
Can someone please tell me it gets better?
It's not any of the physical stuff bothering me but I am a complete emotional wreck. I feel like I have completely destroyed dd1s little world and I can't look at either of them at the moment without crying.
I feel so guilty on both of the girls, dd1 for her not being the centre of my universe anymore and dd2 for not being able to give her the cuddles and attention that I gave dd1.
Dd1 has reacted really well on the whole she's been having some typical toddler behaviour biting / scratching etc but nothing worse than usual and hasn't actually had a tantrum since the baby has been born which is usually a daily occurrence.
Can anyone tell me if these feelings will get any better? I honestly feel like the worst mum in the world at the moment and just feel like I've ruined her life and letting down dd2 too.
Dh is off on paternity leave and having help from family but just feel like I'm not coping at all. Is this normal?
Please help feel like I'm going to have a nervous breakdown xxx
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katelily2017 · 11/04/2019 13:45
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