Anxiety
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I was anxious at first too! Take it one trip at a time and ALWAYS have a way for quick exits. I park as close to the door as I can. I make sure to feed before we leave and bring my diaper bag with all essentials. I also don't ever plan to be out more than 2 hours because that feels like too long. Going out has been so worth it for my mental health 💓
Two things, first I just wanted to share how common this is especially in the beginning, and our brain literally rewire as mothers to be hyper focused on safety and survival which tends to make us more anxious. Second, what helped me was taking little short trips like pushing the stroller to go drop off the trash or walk around the block. That way you’re close to home but you’re gaining confidence being out and about.
Try little bit at a time! But I get it with the anxiety! My little one is 2 months now and I’ve had such anxiety going out places! We do go on daily walks weather permitting but I’m always worried about him in the car seat for drives if longer but especially the meltdown in public! My mom reminded me that babies cry and everyone understands that! We also did our first dining experience when it was an off time and I knew it wouldn’t be crowded! I’m trying baby steps and each one is giving me more confidence for the next!
You have to get out it’s gonna help so much. You cannot live in fear! The more I took my baby out and stopped listening to other people opinions ( even my mom ) I felt so much more confident
@Kayla Lucas why are moms the worst!? My mom gives me terrible advice and we laugh that my sister and I survived her 😂
Meeeeee toooooooo omg me too. And I do go out and watching how other people try to soothe my baby has me holding my breath, lately I’ve been spending time with family because my husband went back to work. I’d rather be home. I’m constantly apologizing when they’re fussy. Uhg I’m more exhausted trying to perform with people all day. I hear at 6 months to PP anxiety lessens