Oh the anxiety!! No matter where the anxiety comes from, if it's justifiable or not, moms are anxious. We all have anxiety to some degree, some are just better at hiding it or filing it in the right spot. It's great to remind everyone that when they have anxiety, it's normal.
Anxiety is a natural response to a perceived threat. This threat could be dangerous, or may just be seen as such. It could be an attack on emotional stability, health and safety, or financial, it doesn't really matter. Moms want to protect their family from everything.
The bad news is we can't. We will feel anxious over things we can't change, but we CAN find ways to deal with it, and learn to see the difference between a real threat and a perceived one. I don't have all the answers, but please don't be afraid to ask those who have some answers! There are lots of resources for new moms, or any moms. I say use them before they are gone, and show the world that it's ok. Also, watch what couping mechanisms you create yourself. Sometimes it can be as simple as driving yourself somewhere, or asking someone else to do the driving, maybe you need to keep your house a certain way and keep things in the same spot so you don't worry that you lost them.
All moms worry. All moms have anxiety triggers. This does not mean you won't be a great mom, just that you might make yourself a little more tired, and you will need to work harder to keep active and involved in live. It can be done, and we can all support eac