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First night home with newborn and I'm terrified

J

Feb 281 min read

We got discharged this morning and honestly I feel like they just handed us a fragile bomb and said good luck. Every time she breathes differently I check if shes still alive. My wife is sleeping but I cant shut my brain off. Is this normal? Do you guys just get used to the fear eventually?

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CCarlosNew DadMar 1

The fragile bomb feeling goes away, I swear. By week two you'll be wondering what you were even worried about. Hospitals wouldn't send you home if they thought you couldn't handle it. Take some deep breaths and reach out to family if you need help.

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CCarlosNew DadMar 1

That feeling is completely normal man. You're not holding a bomb though, I promise. The hardest part is the first week and then your body and brain actually adjust faster than you think. Take it one night at a time.

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KKevinRegularMar 1

First night home is honestly the weirdest combination of joy and terror. Your kid doesn't need perfect, they just need you to show up and try. You're already doing the hardest part by caring this much.

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