How do I do this?

Question

I have a newborn and a 5 year old. And i dont  know how to do this. My 5 year old is used to.me being able to go to parks everyday with her and play with her all the time. Im exhausted. I take her to daycare monday thru friday to try and get some time with my newborn and to clean and get things done..only to.pick her up early at 12 because i feel guilty for doing this. My mind is exhausted and in pushing my self extra because I have this new baby and im trying to pay attention to her too. My 5 year old girl is very helpful and its so sweet but sometimes its also very overstimulating. How do i do this? How do I balance both on the weekends?

Answer

Stop picking her up early. Leave her there for the entire time, use that time to do what you said you were going to use the time for, and then pick her up when you’re ready. 
You’re going to have to learn to prioritize, you’re going to have to learn to get into a routine and stick to it. Your daughter is fine at daycare, you don’t need to be guilty about anything.

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I went thru this with my 2 under 2. After about 3 months we got into a routine. My toddler also is only now warming up to baby in the past week or so, after 4 months. 
Your daughter is fine at daycare so use that time wisely and prioritize baby and then on weekends and when your big kid is home prioritize her. 
You’re going to always feel guilty for paying more attention to one than the other, it’s because you’re a good mom and you care. 
I started just chugging espresso and not worrying about the house being a mess. I take both of them on outings Monday - Friday. It is 100% hard but every time out with the two of them gets a little easier. 
You’ll find your way before you know it those first few weeks are the hardest hang in there

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