Am I good enough?!

Question

Does anyone else feel like they aren’t good enough for their little ones?! I feel this huge amount of stress because I keep thinking that I should be doing more or better for my little one (who is 2 months old) I stress about it so much I cry often... I just don’t know if I’m good enough to be his mom. I want so much to give this guy the absolute best and just don’t want to screw it up.

Answer

Oh my! You sound like you’re putting so much stress on yourself to be perfect. I also feel like I want to give my son the best and when he doesn’t calm down right away and I can’t figure it out I get frustrated with myself. I want everything to go smoothly but if it doesn’t, that doesn’t mean I’m not enough for him.
The thing you say to yourself...would you say them to a friend that was dealing with what you are? My guess is you wouldn’t be as tough with a friend as you do yourself. Be kinder to yourself! 
If this your first? It’s my first and I definitely can’t figure out half of what I’m doing, but I keep trying because he needs me. He will think I’m the best mom even though I don’t. 
I went to a local breastfeeding group today and it was great to get out and talk to local moms. They also have a postpartum depression group...can you look up if there is a postpartum group near you? Have you shared your feelings with you significant other, family, doc or pediatrician? You should tell someone and ask for help. I think speaking to other new moms is likely the best for you....cause you’re not alone...it sucks not meeting your own expectations...but I bet baby has much lower expectations than you’re putting on yourself. I bet if you look back on your day, you probably did a lot more things right than wrong! Keep going! And I’m glad you’re using this app to help support you!

Am I good enough?!

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