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[quote=Anonymous]OP, the first years are very difficult for everyone.  Surround yourself with positive people - NOT people who claim how easy everything is. That is BS, or they have an easy baby, or whatever.

Everyone is tired, everyone is running on steam.  You got this.  The years are short, but the days are long.  Does DH respond well to lists?  Maybe write a list, bullet form, on the tasks that need to be done, which days/nights, and which are his tasks. Or use a calendar, whatever works - probably hard copy, maybe posted on the fridge, so he has no excuse not to see it.

Have a calm chat about how you need more help, and you need him to contribute. I used to have meltdowns from exhaustion in the very early days.  DH didn't GAF because that is how his family are - selfish. It was a nightmare. Try to be calm and gentle with each other, and yes, use your words - be direct and no nonsense. Decide on a time period where you both put your phone away. Try not to point fingers.  You got this. [/quote]

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