I don’t feel I can cope mentally or physically

My LO is 14 weeks and I think she’s hitting that first sleep regression. She won’t nap unless it’s on me even though I’ve tried a nap routine and started it as soon as she gives me sleepy cues. She just screams on me till she falls asleep. If I try to put her down when she is content but drowsy she will scream. It’s only on me she screams the least and I can get the most sleep out of her. Problem is I can’t go to the loo, eat or drink. I can’t look after myself. She’ll then wake up and seem content so I would feed her in daylight, this is when I see she’s still tired and she starts to get agitated and I’ve missed the right sleep/nap window and we have another melt down. She’ll be awake 30mins and want another sleep because she’s overtired. I suffer from depression, anxiety, OCD and I also have a heart disease. I’m emotionally and physically tired from holding her all day and I’m worried my body can’t cope for much longer. I’m scared I’ll have a heart attack from the stress of it all. I persevere because I love her so much and just want her to be happy. I guess I’m not looking for advice. I just wanted to get it all off my chest because I feel so alone. I’m sure there are people I could reach out to but I have so little confidence that I can’t bring myself to ask for help. I know I need it. My brain is stopping me.
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Please don't worry my 3 week old is the same. Try and get what you need done when she sleeps. It won't be forever. Invest in a baby carrier.. It works wonders.. Is there anyone a Partner/family member or a friend that can help you even if it's for a few hours?

Btw you are doing great, don't doubt yourself.. It's not easy but take one day at a time

You’re doing awesome. I remember being in this exact place. 🫶🏼🫂 try going outside whenever it feels like everything else is failing. It sounds silly and too simple to be true, but it does help out 🫶🏼

Sometimes it's ok to let them scream for awhile. You need to be able to look after yourself. The reality is you have mental conditions and a heart condition. You cannot do it all 24/7. I know it hurts a mother's heart, but sometimes you have to feed them and change them, and then put them down in their cribs and just close the door and walk away. Don't feel guilty. If you keep going , you could have a heart attack, and you're no use to your daughter at all if you're dead.

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