First Time Mom- Quarantine- Husband Working

Hi! I’m a first time mom and my baby is almost two weeks old. My husband works 12+ hours so he’s not around and none of our family come over, let alone just meet her because of the whole Covid thing. I know we need to be safe but its hard because this is all new to me and I guess I always thought I would have my mom here or his mom here to guide me and help me and maybe just hold the baby while I can go to the bathroom.

What’s normal?

My baby hates diaper changes. She screams her head off when I change her diaper 98% of the time. What I’ve tried: putting a light up toy with music next to her, giving her a pacifier.

Breast feeding was hard but now the latch is a lot better and going well- I try to pump once a day just to have some put away so if my husband can feed her he can have that bonding time- I’m only pumping 2 ounces an hour after she nurses so I’m trying to increase my supply. What I’m trying: I ordered some supplements of legendary milk that should be here soon to increase my supply and I’m eating lactation cookies.

Her sleep is off and on. Some nights and days she eats and falls right asleep and some nights she fights her sleep so much- I only got 4 hours of sleep last night and I wanted to cry! What I’ve tried: I ordered the takingcarababies program and I use her how to calm a fussy baby tips and it works- it’s the putting her down once she’s asleep and then she wakes up. I also have introduced a sound machine which seems to help.

She always wants to be held. I’ve tried a swing but she maybe can be in it for 5-10 minutes and then cries to be picked up. I love all the baby snuggles and holding her but I also want to have the option to walk away and go to the bathroom without her crying especially since I’m still in the whole post partum bathroom routine and I have the peribottle and it just takes a little longer than the normal pee and wash your hands. What I’ve tried: I tried the swing, I’m thinking of doing baby wearing- is she too young?

I’m also trying out pacifiers. So far she only likes the mam but she can’t hold it in her mouth for very long. I want to try to turn one into a wubbanub so it helps it stay in place for her.

I just want to know- is this normal? Is this what I should expect or am I missing something that I can do to help make this all easier for her?

I’ve waited a long time to have this little miracle baby and I love her soooo much. I just want to do the very best for her and keep her happy and healthy.

Please be kind!