My lo is 2 weeks old. My DH works,so for now, I stay t home with my little girl. First,she doesn't sleep at night for more than 2 hours, during the day she naps for maybe 30 min blocks, every few hrs. She wants to eat all the time, which I'm dealing with oversupply. Then, she obviously needs changing, baths, etc. I barely have time to eat and I shower when dh gets home but I'm rushed bc DH gets nervous with her..ugh. Soive been sitting home, on the couch all day. Let alone healing from tears and back pain. Any advice? Should it be this hard?
It's completely normal. Big hugs to you. But I promise you it does get better - and yes, I was ready to punch the next person who said that to me at around the 3 week mark.
Every week will get a little easier. You will become more skilled and confident at being a mum. Your LO will slowly sleep for longer as the weeks pass. You will come out of the tunnel and the sleep deprivation will wane. It will still be there, but not as severe as right now.
I used to come to Baby Club for a browse and be seriously gobsmacked how anybody actually had the time to post anything. Getting showered and dressed in the mornings was one of the hardest things. I used to take my LO into the bathroom with me in her little chair, and pop her down so she could see me showering. It didn't always work but I gave it a go.
My top tips : I remember how hard it would be in the mornings. Somehow I used to make a super fast sandwich with my breakfast and sling it in the fridge for lunchtime. Otherwise the day would accelerate so fast and by lunchtime I didn't have a prayer getting myself anything to eat.
Sod the housework. I know how hard it can be to sit on the sofa with the baby and look around you at the mess. This is something I really struggled with, as I am very house proud. But really, just leave it. Do as little as you can. You need to look after yourself now, and rest as much as you can.
Try and get your handbag and nappy change bag stocked up the night before. So when it's time to go out during the day, and your brain is all over the place, all you have to do is grab your bags and the baby, and you're off and out the door.
Get out of the house for a walk everyday. Even if it's just a walk around the block with the pram. It will ease your exhaustion, and is guaranteed to get LO off for a nap. You will feel better for it when you get back home.
Good luck, you'll get there, I promise