When does it get better?

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My baby is only a week old and I was just wondering, does it get better from here on in or harder?

Or when does it start to feel more manageable?

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It got better for us around 3-4wks. She started sleeping better. My nipples stopped hurting. I got to know her better; what her cried meant, what calmed her ect. I got use to less sleep and got started to get the hang of getting stuff done without running to her as soon as she fussed. At 14.5wks she has started sleeping through the night and becoming more active during the day.

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Not to be discouraging at all, but sometimes it depends on your baby and you. I'm on my third baby and she turns 5 weeks today. This past week she's been so much better with sleeping at night, she seems to be getting easier or we're all getting into a routine. Now my middle baby... I thought he was going to give me a nervous breakdown, I didn't know if I would survive him. He had colic. He only had colic bad for about a month, but it literally felt like it lasted at least 6 months. It was horrible. Bless his heart, all he did was cry and scream and spit up constantly. He had reflux so bad my husband and I took turns sitting up with him at night because I was scared he'd choke on his spit up and aspirate. But long story short, we did survive. And I say all of that to say that if it doesn't feel like it's getting better, if your baby is difficult (or even if they're not), if you do have those moments where you're overwhelmed and emotional find someone to talk with. Whether it be a nurse at your Pediatrician's office, a neighbor, a family member, or a friend, I have no doubt they'll be glad to help just by taking a moment to listen! Sometimes that makes your day better, just being able to vent. Heck, this time my baby is a very good baby and I still need to have an emotional moment and cry or just to talk for a second. I have no doubt you and your baby will get used to each other and develop your own special routine. You're already a week into it and you've made it this far! Things always get better once they get a few weeks or months on them. Good luck with your sweet baby!!

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It gets sooooooooo much better  I'd say once they hit 1-2 months.

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Those first 4-5 weeks are the hardest! I thought I was going to lose my mind lol! Around 6 weeks it's got better and is still continuing to get better. My son is sleeping longer now usually a few naps during the day & 4-5 hour stretches at night. You're still getting use to your baby and figuring out its needs. It's tough and no one tells you how hard it's going to be. Especially if you don't have help. Hang in there though & enjoy your sweet baby. Mine is only 7 weeks and I look back and think "where did my tiny newborn go?"

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After 6 weeks I felt more in control, I'm not sure it was much better, I just knew how to handle the baby and sleep deprivation better.  Now with my second I feel like it's easier, the nerves aren't there and I'm more confident (4 days old today)

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You get use to lack of sleep around week 6-7. Pray for patience and compassion. Your baby needs its mama right now!

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Personally at around the 3 month part I realised it all seemed so much more manageable. The first six weeks are definitely the hardest!

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Hang in there. I had my first 6 weeks ago and in the beginning I was having a VERY hard time adjusting to life with baby & life without sleep. You and your little will find a rhythm and things won't be as difficult. I think the 1st month is the hardest.

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It's different for everyone. But when I felt like life was normal with a baby and I had motherhood down my daughter was 3 months. Like I knew my daughter. But when things became easier and I didn't mind going places without worrying if I had enough stuff and people stopped annoying me was 3 months pp. I couldn't be around anyone without getting pissed off until then.

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With my daughter it wasn't until she was about 6-8 weeks before it felt "easier" although it was still hard. I had just gotten used to the rhythm and could anticipate her needs better. Honestly she's almost 2.5 and I still sometimes feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.

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