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Jennyinheaven

DH has suddenly become deaf to alarms and crying babies, my baby refuses to latch without a sheild, I need to do laundry, my place is getting messy and I need a shower. Also I am so sleep deprived it took me five minutes to figure out how to spell deaf...( thank you for listening, end rant)

DBonfante

Hang in there!

ho11yday

Screw the laundry and cleaning. And remember, Americans (if you are American) are weird in our showering habits. You should be fine for days. Now, if it has been a week....

Good luck.

spinsoffresonance

Solution: have DH do the laundry and hold the baby while you take a nice long shower.

Jennyinheaven

lica001 said:

Solution: have DH do the laundry and hold the baby while you take a nice long shower.

He is at work and I am almost jealous!

bossyferg

I used to put baby in bouncy chair or bassinet and bring in the bathroom and have a nice hot shower. Tried to time it with a nap, even 10 minutes help! Hang in there it will get better soon

jsaffer01

Hang in there! Laundry can wait, unless you ran outta underwear... And then in that case have your hubby do it. As for the shower, I agree PP no need to shower everyday. You could wait a few days in between, unless you're starting to grow mold, then take the baby in the bathroom with you.

kb2bkk

Bouncy seat in the bathroom always worked for DD1.  She was always cooing and happy, so I would use that as an excuse to stand in there for an extended break.  

Jennyinheaven

Thank you, sometimes you just need to vent, I put baby in her chair in the hall left bathroom door open , and showered she is sleeping so I am relaxing with some bad TV...feeling better :-)

jsaffer01

I know this has nothing to do with an outside baby. But when I had horrible morning sickness and couldn't get off the couch. I wouldn't shower for days. People would come and check up on me I did not care how I looked or smelled. I felt like shit and just didn't care! I think there was a point i didn't shower for 5days straight. When I finally showered my hair was so knotted in the back from constantly laying down, that it took me 20mins to comb it out.

My point, you just had a baby, you're sleep deprived, people understand if you smell a bit. Haha! But I am glad to hear you are feeling better at the moment.

pistolpackinmomma

I sometimes forget how long it has been since my last shower because I get so busy chasing DS around. For laundry during the nb phase, I wash what's necessary and then throw it in a pile to be dealt with later. It looks like crap but ain't nobody got time for folding!! DH would often come home to me having only washed diapers all week. It gets better. I promise. I also can't tell you the number of times I bf in the bathtub. My mom would finally talk me into going to take a bath and relax and it never failed he would decide he was hungry. I tell you what, soaking in the tub with a glass of wine and a kid on your boob is surprisingly relaxing. Lol

SMM1986

Hang in there!

fyafighterwife86

The good news is that it does get easier as time goes on! Don't be so hard on yourself- I'm sure you're doing an excellent job!
I'm not one for letting babies cry but sometimes it's ok for you to set baby in the bassinet or the bouncy seat so you can shower! Those 5-10 minutes of time you have alone can seriously make all the difference in the world.

Keep up the good work momma!!