Oh kari hun! U know u can vent anytime on here when u like! We dont mind as for baby, it does sound like u have the baby blues. Remember how jordan got em after she had jaydyn? It's tiring at first and of course everyone wants to hold him, but u know the one person he loves bein held by is u and thats cuz he knows ur body, u do feed him yes and its from u that he gets all his good nutrients and dont forget, breastfeeding strikes bonding he's still a little newborn so it'll take a few weeks to get adapted.
Also, dont feel bad when everyone else holds him. Its very good time for u to rest and catch up on things. U are not a bad mother for that!!!! U devote yourself to ur baby but u also need some "me" time to yourself! Just rest and relax and when ur with him, think of all the good things that come of it. Also by having ur family around him, ur getting him comfortable to his surroundings which will help make it easier for him to get into comfortable sleeping patterns and eating patterns. Enjoy being a mother and take some time to urself without feeling bad!!!!! Ur a great mother kari and ur a very strong woman. We, on ehealth, are all very very proud of u!!!

Shauna

Oh poor baby, it will be ok remember you are new to this and I think you are reacting like any other new mom would be. Maybe its just post partum but you will make it and when you get used to a certain routine with garret it will be easy as pie, and you will be feeding him, making posts here, and eating a sandwich all at once. Good luck
meagan

Hey kari! I'm sure its overwhelming...So much to take in all at one time! You've just had a major change in your life so its going to take time to adjust! Just remember...You do need to do some things for yourself! You've got to stay healthy yourself...Physically and mentally. Just think of the times you get to yourself as times to recharge yourself so that you can take care of garret better! You are so lucky to have a family to help you out, so take advantage of those opportunities to get some quality "alone" time! You are doing a great job and i'm so proud of you! Hang in there girl...Its gonna get better each day! We're here to listen to you vent anytime you need us, because we all know a getting it all out and having a good cry every now and then is good medicine!
lots of love and prayers!
Lauren

Awe. Kari. You aren't doing anything wrong. Let them hold him and you relax. You are having to adjust a lot and it's ok to need a break every once in a while. Feeding him is the most important thing anyway! You have a bond with him like no one else! You are just expierencing the changes of becomeing a mother. It's alright. Jordan had this too and she was ok! You'll be fine!
Love you,
chanda

Yea I had them and they went away....Rest!!!!!! Dont clean!!!

As for showering to gid rid of painful milk, no no no! It stimulates teh nipples and produces even more!!!!

I hated breastfeeding! I told u it was gonna b hard

Aww hun, keep your head up... Maybe take baby for a walk... Get out away from everyone.. And your mom is right, get some rest.. Baby blues happen to pretty much every single new mom and you just feel helpless and like you are on the back burner... Definatly get sleep and pamper yourself as much as you can!

Congrats on having your baby!!! Wow I have been gone for a long time!! How are you feeling??

First off congrats on having little garrett. I think that everything you are feeling is completely normal. You think that you will in some way always be lacking because that is the life that the world exspects us to live. "the whole bad mother because we're teens bit", and you want to be better than that. We all do and most of us are(meaning in the world, not praticularly here on the forum).I am sorry that you are feeling this way, but how else would you get things dcone, you cant constintly have garrett on your hip, how would you make beds, wash clothes, etc. You need some help. Now if your situation was idle than your babys daddy would be there for those times, but he is not. So you are having to play the role for two people, you are going to need someone. I have my family helping me all the time, if I have tons of stuff to do, and I feel overwhelmed now that I am working, I ask my grandma for some help. That doesnt make me a bad mom, that actually makes me a better mom, because then I am not stressed, and dont have to worry about taking my anger out by possibly yelling.(that is what some moms do when they are stressed, I have not reached that point though, thanks to all the help.) the moral of this is to let you know that it is ok to reach out to your family, each day you reach out to us for emotional and it is ok to reach out to them for other things, they understand..

Love, stacie larry and our not so little seany

Thanks so much girls! Everything youve said makes sence and makes me feel alot better!! Last nite was a better nite, he slept for once, only on me tho and I slept too sitting up (i know its not the best but its only what works yet)i decided to use the bassinet instead of crib right now because he wont be set in the crib for a second without bawling...So were going to try to make a smooth transition and when he falls asleep, put him in his bassinet so hopefully he will be sleeping his nites in there soon and not on me so I can sleep laying down like a normal human being lol. Breastfeeding is hard.. But im going to tuff it out as long as I can (hopefully the 4 weeks) and im getting a pump today. Thanks for letting me know that jordan about the shower!! It did release some but the last thing I need is even more milk or my boobs will explode! Lol. Anyhow im going to go take a shower while my mom holds him and eat etc without feeling bad! I got a lot of bonding time with him today hes going shopping with us today so hopefully that goes well. I will post more pics later or tomorrow hopefully!

Glad to hear that last night was a better night, I bet he will sleep while you shop, unike sean, uhh uhh, I want I want...Haha!! keep your chin up!