As a new mother, I can honestly say that overthinking has become my new superpower. From worrying about every little detail of my baby's life to analyzing every decision I make, I have become an overthinking machine.It all started when I brought my little bundle of joy home from the hospital. Suddenly, I found myself constantly checking to make sure she was breathing, counting the number of dirty diapers she had, and obsessing over every little noise she made.
And then there was breastfeeding. Oh boy, did I overthink that? Was she getting enough milk? Was she latching on properly? Did I have enough milk supply? It seemed like every feeding session turned into a mini panic attack.
But it wasn't just the baby-related stuff that I was overthinking. I found myself analyzing every conversation I had with my partner, wondering if I said the right thing or if I came across as too needy. I would spend hours replaying conversations in my head, trying to find hidden meanings in every word.And let's not even get started on the never-ending stream of advice and opinions from well-meaning friends and family. Should I follow their advice or go with my gut? Am I doing this whole motherhood thing right? It wasn't until I started talking to other new moms that I realized I wasn't alone in my overthinking. In fact, it seemed like overthinking was a right of passage into motherhood. But as overwhelming as it can be, there's also something kind of funny about it all. Like the time I spent an entire day researching which stroller to buy, only to end up going with the one my sister-in-law recommended. Or the time I accidentally sent a text meant for my partner to my mom, and spent the next hour panicking over what she must think of me.
In the end, I've come to accept that overthinking is just part of the new mom package. It's not always easy, but it's also a sign of how much we care about our little ones. And who knows, maybe one day we'll be able to look back on all this overthinking and laugh. Or maybe we'll just find new things to overthink about.
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