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Are my hormones making me crazy or…

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Womerho · 21/11/2022 10:13

We’ve got a nanny starting with us in a week. Baby only 9 days old. Since we have had her I feel I absolutely cannot be without her or leave her in another room without me. I am not well but have managed fine and the actually reason for the nanny in a practical sense is not really relevant but it’s basically the fact that I cannot leave her that is making me worried. I don’t know what to do as she is due to start in 9 days and I can’t see myself changing my mindset. She was quite flexible with dates etc and said if we wanted less nights that was ok but obviously I can’t imagine she will be ok with me basically saying I can’t do this at all, not even for a night. My husband says I would still benefit from a night of sleep here and there and to just trust her. She’s ofstead registered but never sent terms and conditions and now I’m panicking she’s not even legitimate.

sorry this is rambled, I’m quite upset and not sure what to do or why I suddenly feel like this.

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AnneLovesGilbert · 21/11/2022 10:16

Do you want a nanny or is it your husband’s idea? Is he on paternity leave and if so why can’t he have the baby so you can sleep?

I feel like I’ve missed something, apologies if so. I wouldn’t have wanted a nanny in my house and we juggled the baby between us. Are you too unwell to care for her at all? How often is the nanny going to be with you?

KangarooKenny · 21/11/2022 10:17

Is there any chance you have PND ?

Womerho · 21/11/2022 10:31

@AnneLovesGilbert no it was my idea. No issue with my husband. I had a health condition that has improved so we thought the help would be good. I just don’t want to leave her.

@KangarooKenny possibly but I don’t think so. I just don’t think I can leave her. I do have general anxiety though.

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