Diapers Q&A - is it normal to get frustrated and tired of the daily grind with a newborn?

is it normal to get frustrated and tired of the daily grind with a newborn?

I feel guilty just for asking the question, but I would love to know if this is a normal emotion to be feeling 10 days after giving birth or if what i feel is abnormal? I LOVE most moments with my daughter, but as a single mom right off the bat, dealing with every feeding, every diaper change, every fuss, every cry all alone it gets really frustrating. For example my baby just ate, I Know shes not hungry and shes not gassy and her diaper is clean but shes still kind of fussy. Not crying,, but grunting, just generally fussy and Im so frustrated and tired. Normal? How did you cope with frustration in early motherhood? im so glad you mentioned "the crying thing"!!! just the other day, when my daughter was sleeping in her bouncy chair I laid on the floor next to her and just WEPT! i felt so sorry for myself for no reason!! and looking at her sweet little sleeping face I just couldnt hold back the tears. Yeah...thanks for mentioning that. I sort of thought I was crazy

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ofcourse its totally normal once you get the hang of it and get into a routine
Don't feel guilty for you are not alone. Try to find different ways the baby can sit. Sometimes they like to be propped up a little bit. I used to use feather pillows to prop my kids because they kind of sink into the center and the sides protect them from falling over. I am sure this is very hard for you because you are alone. I wish I could help. Good luck to you.
Totally normal....and this roller coaster is normal....there will always be frustrating moments and moments you just want to run away and hide on a tropical island alone....BUT.....life is life...you're a proud Mama now, AND it's the best "job" any woman can endure....please trust me on this one. This is all new to you too...so cut yourself some slack girlfriend....you're providing lots of love, lots of nurturing and lots of support to a little girl who depends on you for survival...it's bound to take a lot out of you!! No worries my friend....this is just a normal speed-bump on the fast track to parenting!
Of course it is, Courtney :( Even as they grow it happens. Just please keep your doctor informed abotu it, as it may also be a sign of PPD if it is too bad.
I'm sure its normal, but I never experienced that feeling with the babies. Now, I feel like that with my 3 yr old, lol.
My baby is 24 days old and I feel eaxctly the same way. I just keep reminding myself that she will get better soon. I tell myself that I only have to wait 3 more weeks to see her smile. I just try to enjoy the nice moments with her as much as possible. I also want to say that if you are a single mom and you are doing this ALL by yourself, you are incredible. My baby's dad is here to help me but if he wasn't, I don't know what I would do. Trust me, you are already a great mom. Good luck and congratulations!
This is definitely a normal feeling to be having. Every mother goes through this especially if you are going it alone. I really feel for you. Just yesterday I went to an outside mall with a girlfriend of mine who has a 3 week old and we were talking about this exact thing. My baby is now 4 months old, but in the first 6 weeks especially it is really hard. Everything is new and frustrating. You are sleep deprived and you don't know how to handle this new responsibility you have been thrown into. Hang in there it will get better once you get the hang of it. I can't believe I have been 4 months with very little sleep, but somehow you manage. Good Luck
Nobody has mentioned this so I will add one thing. I had a Friend ask me when my baby was 2 weeks old if I had done the crying thing yet. I didn't know what she meant at the time but I get it now. In talking with my friends I have learned that this is pretty normal. I am familiar with Depression since I am Bipolar and this has nothing to do with PPD.... Every now and then everything will get to be so overwhelming and you will have so many emotions going at once and you start to feel a little sorry for yourself...you will just sit and cry. Don't freak if this happens. Do mention it to your doc but keep in mind that this is pretty normal and no reason to panic. Just ride the hormonal wave! LOL
Sounds very normal to me. Besides the fact that your hormones are still out of whack, you've just had your whole life turned upside down. As rewarding as the first weeks can be with a newborn, they can also be kind of thankless. As hard as it is, try to find some down time for yourself. Hopefully you have at least one friend or family member you trust to watch the baby so you can get some alone time now and again. As much as each crying moment seems to drag on, in no time you'll be wondering where it all went while watching your daughter toddle around the house.