Newborn reassurance and support

[AshBluex]

Hi all,

We have a 5 day old beautiful little boy, and me and my partner are reallt struggling to relax of a night and rest whilst LO is asleep.

I was just wondering if any other first time or new parents feel this way, every 2 minutes one of us is checking be is not too hot, too cold, blankets are down below his armpits or that he isnt choking. I know it is normal to worry but didn't know if anyone has any words of advice, comfort or is going through the same stage.

So anxious and on edge I'm worried i will miss out on enjoying my LO's newborn stage.

Thanks xx

Ahh congratulations on your new arrival ❤️❤️
I was very anxious for the first few weeks and like you were constantly checking on him.
My DS is now 7 months and whilst I still worry but it does get less....well I say less, more different.
The first few weeks you're still recovering and everything is so new, I found that heightened the feeling of being anxious.
My only advice is take a deep breath and enjoy every second because it goes so quickly.
Oh and also trust your gut instincts.
Good luck OP, we've all been there at some point xx

Congratulations! Yes perfectly normal don't worry. Try to position baby nearer to you so you don't have to keep getting up a d down. They are clever little things and will let you know if they're not comfortable.

Congratulations on the arrival of your DS @AshBluex :) my DS is how 14 weeks old, I remember the first couple of weeks I was like you and kept checking on him and worrying something was wrong, the slightest noise and I would jump up and check on him, even though he was fine every time! As difficult as it sounds, it does just get easier with time :)

Congratulations!! Yes totally normal and I was just the same! The responsibility for another person is over whelming at times and I remember that feeling really taking me by surprise. It does get better, slowly but surely. My baby is 5.5 months and although I'm constantly check check checking her, it's a lot better than when she was new born. Big hugs X

Totally the same! My dd is only 10 days old and I freaked out the other day that we had 3 hours uninterrupted sleep, while it felt like a win I was worried neither me or dh had been checking her. I get so anxious about covers over her too, too many, not enough, too high, etc.