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If I'd advise you on one thing, it would be to have your DH enlisted for help (and other help, if you can summon it). If you know DH is in charge of cooking, taking out the trash, cleaning the house, diaper changes or whatever other things you guys agree on, you can focus on the baby. My biggest surprise was how much of a Neanderthal my husband became right after birth. He expected me to take care of baby, cook and clean, and take car of other odds and ends (bills and household admin). He had just started a new job, hence no leave and no understanding of what it took to care for the baby.[/quote]

This is obvious,  but a good point. Most husbands are keen to help with baby but PP's point is worth highlighting. Also, if someone offers to hold/watch the baby, let them!  And then get out of dodge. I remember my MIL was visiting during those early weeks, and she suggested I go outside for a walk. I walked around the blocks (we lived downtown in a trendy neighborhood) and it felt amazing, if over-stimulating, to  be alone for a few minutes, or with DH on a gelato break. [/quote]

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