Maternity Leave - tips anyone?

Question

I will be on maternity leave with my baby for six months total. She is almost 3 weeks old now. I know she's still a newborn (so pretty high maintenance) but I'm finding it hard to get anything done during the days. I'm always either changing her diaper, feeding her, burping her, entertaining her, or walking around and rocking her until she falls asleep. When she naps, I use that time to shower, brush my teeth, and eat. Aside from that though, I have no time for myself. 
How do you other moms balance baby time and YOU time?? Any tips? I love my daughter so much but sometimes I need a bit of time for myself too.

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I take a REALLY long shower when Daddy gets home & let them have some bonding time. 
Baby wearing also helps tremendously with getting things done around the house & not having to put baby down.

This carrier is my personal favorite.

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It truly gets easier!!! For now you should just enjoy the time with the baby they truly grow up so fast!! Here are a few suggests I hope they help!
Let family or dad know you need help(don’t be afraid to ask for it).
Make a list for the week and try to get things done (pace yourself)
 
Croc pot meals (if you must cook) or order out🤗
Remind yourself you are doing an amazing job and sometimes you can’t possibly get everything done.
When baby is sleeping relax or sleep!!
Ask for help!!! 
Asking for help is crucial and making sure your rested especially if your baby is being EBF. Finding what works for you may take some time, but getting help and finding little hacks truly help. Once u have that extra time then maybe you can feel comfortable have control and enjoy your free time!

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This is hard, but it WILL get easier, I promise! As your baby gets older (even in just another week or two), you will notice that she needs to be clung to you less and less. You will also notice that you get faster at hinges like feeding/ changing/ etc. and they will take up less if your day. My first was so easy, and my second was a stage 5 clinger. We used a rock n play a LOT early on and she loved that, and looking up at the stuff in her swing. I also did some baby wearing with an ergo baby when I made dinner/ did laundry. You’ll find your own rhythm and wake up one day and go “hey this is working great!”

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Yessssssss to the baby wearing!! So helpful!! Also make sure you’re getting plenty of fresh air! Wear the baby and go for a walk! It’s so important to get out of the house!

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Oh and please post a pic! I would love to see her

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Baby wearing is crucial, and eventually you’ll find a rhythm. I don’t think I left the house much the first couple of weeks, but I can time feedings for when we need to do things. Like Saturday I made a trip to homegoods. After a full belly and a clean diaper, I have 2-3 hours (depending on her awake time) before she’s going to be hungry again. We started out of the house, did our shopping, and made it home without any issues. And she slept for another half hour or so after that so I could put away things.

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I’m in the same boat except mine hates to be put down when she’s napping and wakes up after 10 mins

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Thank you all SO much for your kind words and suggestions! ❤️ I am really looking forward to trying out some of these ideas. I love this newborn phase so much but it is certainly exhausting, and I'm excited for us to fall into more of a routine.

Maternity Leave - tips anyone?

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