Normal to worry this much?

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My baby is almost a week old. I find myself worrying about everything - how much he's eating, how much he's pooping, SIDS, etc. Overall, I am very, very happy! But I still can't help but worry about different things each day. Is this normal? How are the rest of you Mamas coping? 
I love him so much that I am so afraid to lose him.

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Totally normal. I remember looking back a few weeks after having her and recognizing my cray

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I think it's normal, especially if this is your first. There are a lot of hormonal changes and adjusting to being a new parent and stress from lack of sleep.
If it's to the point where it's constant or you can't enjoy things because of the anxiety then that's not normal. It can be a part of post partum depression. If it's more than just some general worry/anxiety, I'd bring it up with your doctor.

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Those feelings were/are  pretty normal for me and I think for most moms to a degree. If you feel like those feelings are overwhelming,  and you can't concentrate on anything else because you are experiencing an excessive amount of worry, then I'd talk to your doc.

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Look up post partum anxiety. Seems like everyone gets it to an extent (even spouses) but the severity varies. Nice to know it's normal and you're not alone.

Normal to worry this much?

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