Feel very overwhelmed

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In theory i knew the newborn stage would be hard. In theory i knew breastfeeding would be hard.

The reality is harder.

Feel like im making mistake after mistake. I get little to no sleep and im terrified about every new thing. First it was whether she was eating enough then a temperature scare now nappy rash! Each day brings with it new concerns.

Any experienced moms have any advice. I could really do with it

You are doing a fantastic job and it does get easier. You get used to the worry somewhat and you get to know what's normal for your baby.
Hang in there, the new born stage is terrifying, sleep depriving and you will still be quite hormonal but you sound like a fab mum.
Just because lots of people go through it, doesn't mean its not really challenging!

Thank you @starlive23. I appreciate it x

I meant to say OP, lack of sleep really exaggerates worries I have found, particularly anxiety but if any time you feel you are struggling to cope give your GP a ring. I did and it was fine, wish I'd done it sooner.
I'm not saying for a second you sound like you need to, just passing on the bits of experience I had personally.
You sound like a very typical, worried new mum and you will settle into your new role honestly. The beginning is a bit like a bomb went off in your house and your life and you are left scratching your head thinking what the hell!!
But you've got this...just might not feel like it every day!!

FTM to a 7.5m old here so not experienced at all but just came along to say....it doesn't necessarily get easier, it gets different but you adapt. The newborn anxieties do lessen the more days that go by in my experience, and it all adds to your confidence, so the sum of all that does make it feel easier as time goes on.

Reframe how you look at mistakes - they are how we learn. I've made loads this week alone! You've got this mumma ☺️

And I can talk for hours about baby sleep 😭

But it won't last. I've learnt to cherish the nightfeeds and snoozy cuddles because they really won't last. Time goes so fast!

The biggest thing that got me through my first year as a mum was telling myself "this is temporary". Every sleep phase, feeding trouble, worry, is only temporary and you will look back and it will pass. I promise!