Why am i always stressed- frustrated- angry??!

Question

I’ve wanted a second child since our first born turned a yr and a half ...now that our 2nd baby boy is here and is 7 weeks old — i’ve been having mixed emotions.. the first week, i cried 2-3xs and not because i didnt want our baby boy but just very overwhelmed.. after 4-5 weeks from giving birth, my emotions have been up and down... some days i would wake up and feel very happy but most days- i would wake up feeling stressed out, angry at the world most esp to my husband and our first born.. i would bang and throw things...maybe because im stuck at home all day and doing the same things over and over?! We do go to the mall probably once a week...but Im tired of feeling this way and i honestly do not know how to stop it...i miss exercising and i’ve been trying to squeeze that in when i have the time but mostly i have no energy to do it...has anyone gone thru this and what did you do?! Help... thank you

Answer

Adding a baby to the mix of your household is stressful.  I had twins first, and when my third daughter was born, I felt so much guilt, like I wasn't paying enough attention to the older girls, or I wasnt paying enough attention to the baby.  I was also sleep deprived and not getting enough time to myself.  But eventually you find a balance, the baby starts sleeping more, and you start to feel better.

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I completely know how you feel. I have been having random anger/aggressive feelings since baby 2 was born. 
I also feel trapped at home.. I find myself going somewhere each day just to escape the boringness of home and the stress of it. 
I hate fighting my toddler to take a nap each day.. I hate that sometimes he screams and yells while my baby is trying to nap. 
Its all so stinken frustrating. But it WILL get better. Realizing that this time in life is a phase... And that itll get better, will help. 
Find something you can do to destress. 
Even if its leaving baby in crib and toddler on couch infront of tv for 5 mins, go outside, take deep breaths, really soak in the simplicity and freah air. 
Seriously helps. 
Also, what I do alot in the week. Is when my husband gets home, we’ll eat dinner, clean up and then I’ll hand kids off to him so I can take a good 30-40 min hot bath. By the time my 30-40mins is over, the water will be warm, so then I’ll have him send in one of the kids to take their bath while im still in there. 
Still multitasking, still getting stuff done for bed, but having a little time to myself. 
🙂

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Well the stress of adding another person to your house hold is a lot, you are alone taking most of the responsibility of keeping your family afloat. It sounds like you may be struggling with postpartum depression a lil bit. I'm not an expert so talk to your doctor. I honestly would try some meditation. When you start to feel like you're going to explode WALK AWAY. Get away from everyone and go to the bathroom and take a few deep breaths. Try running your hands under cold water and breathe. Then take everything moment by moment.

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It’s completely NORMAL! I have 3 kids and I stay home with them and this is the life I wanted! And I STILL feel like that here and there! Like am I even a person? I don’t go anywhere no one knows me, I’m only “mom”. Sometimes I resent my hubby for walking out the door and going to work and wish I was doing the same. I’m always too tired for everything. Most days though are filled with love and happiness and appreciation for my sweet tiny people and my amazing hubby that provides for us and try’s his best to accommodate my feelings and plan fun outings and activities for us whenever he can! This is just my situation, I just want u to know it’s normal to have those feelings at times and it’s worse in the beginning! For me it was a huge horrible transition from having 2 kids to having 3 lol. It gets better!

Why am i always stressed- frustrated- angry??!

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