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[quote=Anonymous]We live outside of the US and were without help. When we our baby was 10 days old my DH had to go back to work and left for an unavoidable 3-week work trip. Not fun but that’s life!

The first few months I napped or at least rested when the baby did and went to bed early at night once she was down. Went out for walks during the day to get some vitamin D, managed a daily shower, quick makeup and hair routine to feel human. I found it really helped me to look and feel a little presentable each day, to get outdoors, and to establish some type of routine. And not be surrounded by mess. Light housework. A load of laundry. I wore the baby or had her in her lounger (RIP rock n play) as I got a few things done. For me, I felt more tired and sluggish in dirty pajamas and a messy house than not.

But really, things got SO much better at month 6 with sleep training. It feels like forever while you’re in the trenches but it does zip by.

Ps - I’ll add if you have the means to hire a nanny or nurse then certainly go for it. Also add I did not experience any type of PPD or PPA — I think if you have any of those to contend with you 100% need to get help

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