Newborns do cry alot, you can't 'control' it, it's their only language (which is also a survival instinct to ensure you will respond) and it slowly will get better as you learn her cues and she is able to communicate in ways. Pinky has a book '100 Ways to Calm the Crying' which has stacks of ideas, here are 15 of them: 15 Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep.
There are also articles on the main site about crying: The Crying Game
Some babies do cry more than others, my first was a very unsettled baby and I had no support, so it was no surprise I ended up with PND. Call upon your supports, you can call upon post-natal Doulas and make sure you start getting time out early on. I barely get time out from my two, so when I do they get really upset (hence me too!) as they are not used to me going out. Welcome to motherhood - it is very tough but if you can call upon support its the best thing you can do - I found the hard way that no-one will come and help you unless you specifically ask.
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