Feel like I’m failing I’m just having a bad day feel like I’m failing at being a Mum Arthur is now…
Feel like I’m failing
I’m just having a bad day feel like I’m failing at being a Mum Arthur is now two weeks old he’s got milk spots, he’s peeling and now has thrush why do they all happen at once like I feel like I’ve failed him already, then I’ve literally got no time for my first baby Oliver he’s 3 and even though he tells me I’m his best friend every day I feel like all I do is tell him off nowadays we have no proper time together anymore. I just feel awful ? sorry for such a random post just needed to get it off my chest
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All those things happening to your newborn can't be helped and you're doing a great job. Things will settle down in a few weeks. I felt exactly the same way as you 5 months ago when my lg was 2 weeks old and by boy just turned 3. I cried everyday for the first month cause I felt like our relationship had changed but that gets easier too. By week 5 I was sat on the floor with him playing cars like before and also taking him out places again which he loved and we both fell into a routine that suited all 3 of us. Don't beat yourself up, you can share yourself between both of them it just takes time x
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The new baby is only 2 weeks old things will all fall Into place once you are all settled, don't fret xx
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Milk spot and peeling skin is normal, near enough every baby gets it. I used coconut oil on ayda and it helps.
Thrush can't be helped again most babies get it.
I was the same when ayda came along I felt that Bert was being pushed out so I made sure I included him by asking him to get nappies/wipes/dummy etc & when she was asleep I played games/cuddles Bert.
Thing do get easier and things fall into place xx
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This is me too. My lb is 2 weeks old and I also have a nearly 3yr old & nearly 5yr old. I’m in tears most days as I don’t get a chance to spend any time with my older ones as I’m either busy feeding their baby brother, or trying to settle him. My eldest said at the weekend “there’s no point in you playing with me as you’ll have to look after the baby”. My heart literally broke and I burst into tears. I also find myself raising my voice at them more as they are playing up for attention, which then makes me feel guilty.
Part of me feels that I’ve been really selfish having another baby and completely turning their worlds upside down.
I don’t have any words of advice as I’m battling the same feelings, but take reassurance in the fact that you aren’t alone x
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Don't beat yourself up! Literally 6 hours after Elliott was born his cheeks and nose were
Bright red and peeling. He's had a reaction to someone's perfume I think. And his milk spots took weeks to go!
Sherrie O’Sullivan ·
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Thank you ladies today’s been a better day I’ve done what you ladies suggested and got Oliver involved with helping with Arthur and he actually enjoyed it bless him so feeling a bit more positive about it all.. also I’ve been reading online that some people used cotton ear buds to put the nystan on the tongue to help it have any of yous done that? Xx