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Not necessarily, because we’re tired from being up at night with the LO and by the time we get up to go outside he has to get ready to go to work.
We struggle to make it to morning doctor appointments. That morning window isn’t that much time especially if I’m exhausted.
Sleep deprivation is a real issue with newborns. What worked for me was that my wife and I took turns. One night, I was "on duty," meaning that I would respond to any cries in the night while my wife stayed sleeping. Next night, she handled the nocturnal baby needs while I remained sleeping. We both found this to be very helpful.
And, as I posted in my previous post, NYC buses are adding baby carriage space so that you don't have to collapse the carriage to ride the bus!
But I think part of the OP's problem can be solved by pharmaceuticals.
Why do you think that part of the OP's problem "can be solved by pharmaceuticals"? I didn't see any indication in her posts that suggests she needs them.
When our daughter was born, I was in a fog and in a funk for 3 weeks. Sometimes I would cry for no particular reason. I was also dealing with sleep deprivation and a daughter who was refusing to breast feed. When the 3 weeks was over, I felt a lot better. For me, what also was a tremendous help was that our daughter started sleeping through the night when she was 5 weeks old. (That, I've read had to do with her being bottle fed). Having some depression in the beginning is normal, in part because one's hormones get out of whack. Add to that the adjustments to new routines now that there is a new family member.
It's when the fog doesn't start lifting after a month, then it's time to talk to your doctor.
But I think part of the OP's problem can be solved by pharmaceuticals.
Having your first baby is like starting a new job. It just takes time adjusting to the new job.
I have friends that had babies and they had all kinds of support around them. Not everyone has that. I remember feeling very alone.
I loved having my second baby--I was much more comfortable. I had learned all the tricks.
Having your first baby is like starting a new job. It just takes time adjusting to the new job.
I have friends that had babies and they had all kinds of support around them. Not everyone has that. I remember feeling very alone.
I loved having my second baby--I was much more comfortable. I had learned all the tricks.
Human babies are probably the most helpless infants of all. The baby is reliant on you for everything right now, and it can get very boring, but it's temporary. You've had some good suggestions. And when the child's walking and ready to explore more on foot, you'll find places and ways to insert the child where there are more adults. It's a ways down the road but preschool will be a plus, too.
Can you drive your husband to work so you can have the car? Might be worth it a few days.
It sounds like you have a good baby, I haven't heard too many new mothers complain about boredom. Lack of sleep? Yes.
How about trying to find other Moms on Nextdoor and see if you can set up a play date (more for you than a 2 month old).
In the meantime I would be using extra time to clean out closets, learn new recipes, etc.
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Can you drive your husband to work so you can have the car? Might be worth it a few days.
It sounds like you have a good baby, I haven't heard too many new mothers complain about boredom. Lack of sleep? Yes.
How about trying to find other Moms on Nextdoor and see if you can set up a play date (more for you than a 2 month old).
In the meantime I would be using extra time to clean out closets, learn new recipes, etc.
I agree. Get together with other moms, and really enjoy this time. Most of this interaction would happen before your husband needs the car for second shift.
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