When does it get easier?

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I had my baby April 6. This is my first. She doesn’t sleep at night and neither do I. She sleeps some during the day but I try to sleep when she does. I don’t have time to eat or drink water or take care of myself. I just feel like there is no light at the end of this tunnel. I just can’t catch a break. My boyfriend is back at work and I don’t have any other help. I can’t even keep my eyes open while feeding her.

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Remember that baby is not even two weeks old yet. She won’t sleep through the night for a while, but you’ll become better at managing your time sleep the best you can while she is sleeping. I have three kids, and none of them stept. My youngest is a month old, and he has had his days and nights mixed up for weeks. So until I go back to work, I shifted mine, and slowly have begun working back to a normal schedule. It has worked very well so far, as my other two children are in school. Right now we’re sleeping From about 3 and to 7 am, putting the kids on the bus, and then sleeping till about 10 or 11. Up and normal naps the rest of the day. It’s working well for us so far. Pay attention to when her longest stretxhes of sleep are and work your sleep around them for a day or two until you can start shifting your schedule. But never try to keep baby awake during the day; it’ll make night time even more miserable.

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Grab a carrier or a wrap and wear her while you take care of yourself. She’ll more then likely sleep on your chest that way you can eat. As for showering, myself with a 9.5 week old I’m still only able to shower overnight while my fiancé is with the baby. It’ll get better but some days will always be harder until baby’s like 3-5 years old. Right now focus on both of your basic needs and you’ll figure out the rest as you go. Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

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The first 2 weeks are the hardest. Each week after that gets a little easier. My baby is almost 6 weeks and starting to fall into a more predictable routine so things are getting easier and less hectic around here.

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It honestly wouldn’t be that bad if I could sleep and eat!

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When you are in the thick of it, it is hard to imagine it ever getting better, but it does.  In the long run (your child’s life time) this painfully tiring time is such a short amount of time.  With both my boys, at three months I realized it had gotten better....all the way around for all of you!  You are doing great!

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Month 6-7

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My baby is 4 weeks now and she’s wonderful! She wakes less often and feeds better! Congrats and good luck!

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I thought it got easier after 6 weeks. Good luck girl!

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3 month mark.

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it gets better at after 12 months, first year you can forget about yourself

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