Am I alone in this?😢😔

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So my baby is 1 week old (newborn) and I was excited in my whole pregnancy to be a mother but now that my baby is born I’m really scared to be a mom and take responsibility and I don’t know what to do or how to interact with my baby and I feel like crying because I feel really bad for him. My man is super happy I feel like he takes more care of it than me and so does my mom, because they’re tryna help me the 1st 2 weeks with my baby since doctors said to. But I feel sad and bad about how I feel and see things hard (almost no sleep at night) I feel like a bad mom already.
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Am I the only one that felt something like this at first or do almost every or a lot of first time moms feel this way?😢😭😔

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This sounds like postpartum anxiety or postpartum depression. It’s very common and you should absolutely tell your doctor so they can help.

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I think you’ve got a case of the baby blues. Which is totally normal. If you don’t start feeling better in 2-3 weeks or it gets worse, speak to your doctor. As for your baby, all he needs from you right now are his needs met, cuddles and interaction. Talk to him. Just like narrate your day. Talk about what you’re doing and thinking. He will love it. And just know that there is no one better equipped to raise this baby than you. You’ve got this, mama.

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No you aren’t the only one. Many new Moms feel this way. Don’t be scared to let people know how you are feeling and that you need help.

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My son is 4 months now, he didn't give me much sleep either.. theres nothing wrong with getting help in watching him. I'm sure lots of mothers felt the way yu r. You will be fine and so will the lil baby. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, yu hav the baby's whole life to interact and make connection

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Some feelings like that are normal because your body is flooded with hormones and you're sleep deprived. Let's be honest, newborns aren't tons of fun. We love them, but it's a while before they love us back. It sounds like you might have postpartum depression. Don't put off talking to your Dr about it and don't feel guilty about it. Lots of women get it and you can't help it, but you can get help for it. Hang in there and talk to your Dr 💕

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Agree with the other commentor. Speak with your Dr, sounds like PPD or PPA and is common and treatable!! 💕💕

Am I alone in this?😢😔

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