Should i still be in survival mode when baby is almost 6 weeks old?

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I haven’t felt like I could cook dinner, wear regular clothes, even leave the house really because hes so needy when he’s awake, it gives me anxiety :/ how long does this phase last? I feel like I’m on house arrest. I love him being so little but I can’t wait until this all feels normal and I can take him places with me without panicking

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I’m the exact same way. 4 weeks and I don’t do anything. She cries in her car seat when I’m driving and I panic because I can’t help her. So we just stay home.

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It helped me to force myself out of my comfort zone. From day 4 I would make myself leave the house daily (usually with her, but if it was a short walk or something that I didn’t want to expose her to (drs apts) I’d let hubby watch her while I went out. 
Doing this consistently has really helped with my anxiety

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Sameeee!!! I haven’t showered in almost a week. Well I baby wipe bathed. Gross I know but he always wants to be with me. I barely get any sleep and my husband is too busy on his days off (his friend comes over EVERY Friday and sometimes Saturday) so I hate asking him to help so that I can do shit. Washing bottles, doing dishes, cooking has become priority over showering. I live in my pjs

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Totally normal, hang in there. this baby is our third and feel that way. He’s 4 weeks old now. Some days are better than others. It doesn’t last forever and it will get easier. That is why honestly I can say newborn phase is not my favorite. I adore my son and love how little and sweet he is. I dont want to wish this phase away and truly try to enjoy it to the fullest however this time is such a struggle. You aren’t alone!

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It’s normal hang in there. I was like this with my first baby a lot, until maybe 3-4 mos old. Try having a plan for what you will do if baby gets upset and you need a break while out- eg back to car, or stroller outside or whatever. It helped me a bit. I know it doesn’t feel that way but really, your baby crying doesn’t bother others as much as it does you. You are hardwired to feel that way!

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I take it one day at a time but im only at week 5 which is super early still. I hood that after month 3 i might start noticing a difference. Most days i feel super stuck in the house. But i check the weather for “warm” sunny winter days & take baby out for a walk on stroller. He hates being put in the car seat initially but once we get moving he knocks out. And getting out is a pain- i live in a 3rd floor walk up so going down the stairs with a car seat & stroller frame is a bitch but i do it for my sanity. We have parks nearby so i just do a nice stroll that we both enjoy. I totally skip showers too unless i make it a point to put my husband on baby duty while i go scrub myself.

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I'm 9 weeks postpartum and it still the same she has good weeks and then other times she wants to be on my chest and I feel like I can't make dinner or shower or leave the house because she hates her car seat and always wants to nurse.

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Totally normal! Hang in there ❤

Should i still be in survival mode when baby is almost 6 weeks old?

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