Nicole Richie overwhelmed?

“Nicole adores her daughter more than anything in the world,” a friend told In Touch. “She’s just finding it a bit overwhelming being a mom 24/7.”

Nicole’s baby blues kicked in after Joel left home for a world tour with his band, Good Charlotte. “Nicole would be happier if he just focused on his clothing line,” another pal shared. “His music takes him away from her and it’s difficult for her to be watching the baby alone while he’s out touring.”

“Nicole doesn’t have a full-time nanny, so she’s watching the baby around the clock and it has taken a toll,” said the friend.