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I’m a new mum with a 2.5month old struggling to find time to even brush my teeth.

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BoyMumToBe34 · 24/02/2026 13:22

My baby has colic/reflux and sleep is unpredictable. I’m exhausted and I look at other mums and wonder how they look so put together, I’m struggling to even find a moment to brush my hair and teeth after sleeping and feeding myself (which too is very rushed) I don’t have much support so wanted advice as it’s hard to even cook when baby suddenly cries I have to abort everything. How do people who don’t have support cope? Do you leave the baby crying? Then the HV asks if I’m doing pelvic floor exercises as I had c section (like where is the time?) I adhd and anxiety so get overwhelmed and overstimulated very quickly

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Chocolateaddict999 · 24/02/2026 13:37

You’re doing great Mama just remember that.

Dont compare yourself to others as no two babas are the same. Mine napped well and always in his cot so I could get things done then or he was happy to sit in his bounce chair while I had a shower and brushed my teeth in the morning.

Cooking in the evening was more difficult as he had his witching hour like 5-6.30pm but putting him in a baby carrier helped and I just kept meals simple!

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