What do you do for yourself?

Question

Has anyone else felt like their responsibilities have quadrupled since giving birth? I somehow can’t catch a break to do things for myself anymore. I absolutely love my husband and our little bundle of joy...I just need some “me time” (without using it to fulfill house chores) from time to time.
Mamas, what do you do to get yourself some quality time (and rest)?

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You should be making time for self care daily.  Yesterday I ate breakfast alone in the bedroom (IHOP takeout that my wonderful husband ordered and picked up for me) and then went back to sleep until just after noon. I kept baby with me because she was just napping in her bassinet during this time. I then passed baby off to my husband and took a long hot shower. I shower daily as part of my morning routine. I also nap as needed and once I’m cleared. I’ll get back fo my workouts. My husband has been taking over all cooking and cleaning along with caring for our 3-year-old. He also does all the grocery shopping and errand running due to COVID so he brings me back treats like my favorite ice cream or a new nail polish every time he goes out. He’s been absolutely amazing and so incredibly helpful. My only “jobs” since delivering our daughter a week and a half ago has been resting, healing, cuddling our newborn (and our 3-year-old), and focusing on myself.

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I'm on bub #2 and I literally wait until Mr. 2 is in bed and my youngest is in my fiances arms. I use that precious couple of hours to do some painting 🎨

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The gym on most days. Or a bath. My husband does a really good job to let me have that mental break. Raising kids is hard!

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I take a shower lol that turns into a bath,with some bath salts (to relax those muscles), candles if I’m feeling fancy and a good book. I just leave little one with my husband and they have a ball playing whilst I relax. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I recently started getting up earlier in the morning so when the baby is still asleep I will actually brush my teeth, hair, wash my face, and do a little make up so I feel good about myself haha. That way I get a little me pampering time and I'm ready for the day before my son even wakes up.

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If I get a break I use it to sleep - or I watch bravo while I nurse does that count ? For the evening feed of my husband is home to watch my older son. I would lvoe more self care time but “we” just don’t prioritize it cuz we r so busy and I am so tired I don’t wanna wake up any earlier

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I go to the chiropractor or for a massage. I spend time out side by myself every day too

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