It does get easier. (Tips on Coping)

Member Name: gsparkle

Product:	Tips on Coping
Date:	11/10/08 (40 review reads)
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Advantages: There are people to help you cope.

Disadvantages: It can be hard at first.

When you have your first child or children in my case (twins) it can be very hard. There is a lot to take in I didn't have a clue at first I had never even changed a nappy then suddenly I have twins and need to cope with two. My husband and our families were a great help though which helped loads. We lived away from our families so at times it did seem hard. I remember all the little things like not being able to get in the shops with our double buggy doesn't sound bad but it is very stressful especially when your husband is away and all you want to do is get in a shop and buy some nappies, also getting on a bus with two young babies and yet again the pram not fitting on and no one offering to help you. I remember when my girls were tiny and from 9-12 every night they had colic it was very upsetting seeing them screaming and kicking there legs thankfully infacol helped with easing the pain but at the time I was thinking what am I doing wrong for this to be happening. When your baby is small it seems like everything that can go wrong does there always getting ill, there not sleeping and lots more but what you don't realise is that everyone has these problems. The best thing to do is go along to mums and tots group and you will soon make friends who will be able to help you out, go see your doctor, midwife etc and they will give you tips. I no it is horrible asking for help but most of the time your parents and family will be there to help you all you have to do is ask for a bit of help. A year or so later you will look back and think was it really that hard as everything has got easier.

Summary: Overall there will be times when you can't cope but it will get easier.