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[quote=Anonymous]I've read all of the posts and agree that a lot of this advice is good, but remember so much of this is personal and will depend on your personality and the baby's personality as well as your attitude going into the pregnancy, labor and care for the baby.

I am a new mom and baby is 5 weeks old. I honestly have not found these weeks to be very difficult. There are moments, but overall its been pretty easy and even fun!

I've taken the baby to many restaurants, bars, on the metro multiple times a week, we walk to the grocery store, to the library, meet dad for lunch, go to my office to say hi, etc. I made a commitment to myself that I'd continue doing adult things and living my life and have done just that. I just plop baby in the Ergo carrier and she sleeps as we bop around.

I recommend finding some mom's groups where you live (PACE, StrollerStrides, Breastfeeding Center, etc.) and connecting with others to give you support.

Also, I highly recommend the 90-minute baby sleep program: http://www.amazon.com/The-90-Minute-Baby-Sleep-Program/dp/0761143114 Its a really easy way to help baby cry less and sleep more. Also, Happiest Baby on the block book or DVD. The combo of those two books/theories has made my life pretty sane. [/quote]

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