Hello folks…
I have a newborn baby girl, literally less than 3 days old so far. I’m absolutely terrified of SIDS. I have her bassinet right next to my bed, and when she’s sleeping, I try to get some rest, but every little sound that doesn’t seem right to me (which is probably inherently fine), I immediately sit up to check on her to make sure her nose or mouth is not covered by her swaddle or her hands.
We are at family’s place, so I forgot to bring our baby monitor, which means I can’t leave the room for more than like 5 minutes because I’m afraid even the swaddle with her moving around will cover her face and she’ll suffocate.
I love her with all of my heart, so as a first-time dad and someone with anxiety, I have a hard time letting go of the fear of SIDS. How do you all manage this anxiety? Any tips or reassurance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance …