How did you handle life as a new mum?

Question

especially young mums!

Answer 1

Well- as someone with the experience fresh in her mind ( Rory is 6 weeks now) here are some of my thoughts from my journal which might give you an idea:

HELP!!!

I look at this little person laying in my arms and realise that even with all my fear, and lack of sleep and pain- he is all worth it!

I dont know what I'm doing- the baby wont breastfeed, I hate the midwives, why is he crying?

I DID IT! I BATHED HIM ALL BY MYSELF! I AM THE BEST MUM EVER!

And recently it has been up and down, with reflux (constant throwing up) and sleep deprivation, which is nothing compared to the wonderfullness of my boys first smile yesterday.

As long as you know that noone gets it right the first time, and that in those awful hours between 1am and 8am, remember that your baby WILL stop crying and sleep eventually and that you know your bub best.