First time mum

My baby is currently 10 weeks old. Things has been really challenging since my husband has a very demanding job and I do not have any additional support of either side of family member. Each time my baby fuss and refused to settle (especially when he cannot sleep) I find myself crying more and more often. With the recent covid situation, I dare not step out of the house which causes my mood to get worse. I guess my question is, when will things gets better or easier? đŸ˜Ș

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The first few months are the challenging month for both the parents and the child I would say. However think positively. I always say this to my husband - when you miss this stage means you will missed it forever. When you miss the stage of a baby learning to crawl, learning to stand and walk, learning to babble mama baba, you will miss it cause time is not going to turn back and let you revisit what you have missed out. Things will get better as your child grows but at the same time new challenges will come. However, don’t be afraid to face the new challenges ahead as after all fussiness all the crying all the tantrum that you get from your baby, you may realise the next day he may give you a surprise- like getting the hang of flipping, like able to hold up his head, etc. That’s the magical part of seeing how your baby grow. One advice other than thinking positively, bring your baby down for a short walk at the void deck. Though now is covid period, it’s good for both you and your baby to have a short walk. Walking around the void deck I think is okay as you won’t be facing a lot of people, unlike shopping mall. Don’t keep yourself in an enclosed space for too long. It’s not good for your mental health too. Anyway all the best, you can get through this. Learn to enjoy this process though it’s tiring. When there are times you can’t handle anymore talk to your husband and see if can arrange 1 or 2 days or so get him to take leave and help you take care of the baby while you take a short break. Otherwise you guys will have to seek for alternative like a nanny etc if you really can’t take it anymore.

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