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PND/Anxiety?

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Namechange285 · 27/03/2022 10:41

Hi everyone and Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely Mums Smile I'm feeling reflective today and hoping for some advice. I have a beautiful 9 month old dd. We had a really tough start to things with colic/reflux/sleep dramas and despite starting out with a positive/gung ho attitude, I feel like the last 9 months have taken a toll on my mental health. I've spent a lot of time obsessing over baby sleep and trying to control this (despite knowing it's not really within my control!) Dd has been doing really well lately but I'm still feeling quite anxious, especially when DH isn't around. I still plan any outing/meet up strictly around nap/meal times which limits how much we get out (eg I wouldn't go out for a whole day as she doesn't nap in the pram and mealtimes can be a battle) and sometimes I feel really anxious if I'm on my own when she's sleeping, as I'm constantly worrying about if she'll settle/what I need to do if she wakes in the night etc. Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience? Not sure if this is 'normal' or if I should be seeking out some support... Thanks everyone

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JulieYS · 27/03/2022 11:14

Congratulations on your beautiful little baby!

When my children were babies, I could never relax, even when they were sleeping. I think it's just part of motherhood, and because we care so much. I had to plan everything around their nap and meal times too. But it does get better as they grow older...

Namechange285 · 28/03/2022 14:20

@JulieYS Thanks for your reply Smile That makes me feel better. I think you're right, it's just borne out of love/wanting the best for them. I just worry sometimes that she's missing out on getting out/seeing new people and things because I'm so obsessive about her routine. But equally it makes me feel better to try and have a bit of control over those things!

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JulieYS · 29/03/2022 12:34

Is it your first baby? If so, for me, the first was the 'learning curve' one, where I was much more anxious about parenting. By the time the second one came, I was definitely more relaxed.

Also, I found that my baby's habits changed over the course of time. Napping less, becoming less clingy, more confident. So I'm guessing that in time things will change, and you'll be able to go out with your baby more, and do more enjoyable things. It's good to get out and about when you can. Both for you and baby!

Let me know how thing go (if you want to!).

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