First night home with newborn and I'm terrified

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2w ago1 min read

We got home from the hospital yesterday and every little sound my son makes sends me into a panic. Is it normal for him to make those weird grunting noises when he sleeps? My wife keeps telling me to calm down but my fight or flight response is stuck on fight. How long before this gets easier? I feel like I'm going to break him just by holding him wrong.

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WWill S.Regular2w ago

The panic is real, man. I was the same way with both my kids. Call your pediatrician if something feels genuinely wrong, but honestly most of that noise is just baby stuff. Give yourself some grace, you're in the hardest adjustment right now.

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MMarcus L.Regular2w ago

Dude, those grunts and squeaks are totally normal. My son sounded like a little piglet the first week and it freaked me out too, but the pediatrician said it's just how newborns breathe and settle. You're doing fine.

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KKevin M.Regular2w ago

I remember I couldn't sleep because I was listening so hard for every sound. Once I realized he was gonna make noise no matter what, I actually relaxed a bit. Trust your instincts but also know that babies are way tougher than they seem.

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