Normal FTM Mom Anxiety or Post Partum Anxiety?

Question

I'm not sure what is normal as a 5 week PP, FTM. Here are some or the things I've been feeling:

- paranoid over way I'm raising baby (always Googling things even if it means sacrificing my sleep)
- stressing over need to be the "perfect" mom/wife (can't relax/ panicking if house is messy or meals aren't ready for husband)
- unhappy with post partum body (I'll sometimes break down in tears and refuse to leave the house)
- unable to relax when others are holding, feeding, etc baby (I'm hate to think they aren't doing it my way)

I love being a mom and my beautiful son. I just want to make sure I'm taking care of myself as well. Thanks!

Answer

I'd say try to find a counsellor, it can't hurt to talk to someone. I have postpartum anxiety and I did 6 sessions with a psychologist and feel so much better, I have more tools to cope and now feel like I can enjoy my time with my baby.

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This is semi normal due to hormones.  And the anxiety, I think, is normal as well for FTM.  I am a FTM 4 months PP and still have said anxiety here and there.  The first month was VERY hard and I had both sets of Grandparents staying with us who loved to hog the baby away from me.  My anxiety was trough the roof and I was constantly in tears.

Answer

Id say all of these are normal to a certain degree. And as your baby gets older and you fall into a routine and get more comfortable in your parenting it will pass.

Normal FTM Mom Anxiety or Post Partum Anxiety?

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