Working from home with 10 week old baby

knottie5362504db13bf50c

I’m a first time mom with a 10 week old baby and I have to go back to work in 2 weeks and I have no idea how to manage my day with my day with my baby home. He doesn’t ever take naps. He screams when I put him down. He sleeps okay through the night wakes 2-3 times for feedings but is relatively good and goes back down but during the day there is no time for anything. My life has been on repeat every 3 hours and I get nothing done. We live in a small space and I have to take calls and have meetings sometimes. Is this even going to be feasible? I don’t want to give up my job and want to somehow do both, but right now I’m feeling like I can even pee without him screaming. And then he gets so worked up I don’t know what to do to get him to calm back down. 

dancematton

You will figure it out! I went back to work after 3 months with my first. It was hard! But it got easier. This may been you keep your phone/zoom on mute for some calls or you have to leave a call early if there is a meltdown. Also get yourself a really good carrier so you can wear your baby so you don’t have to put him down but you are hands free. Soon you will get a nap schedule going and you can take your calls during naps. The first 3 months are the hardest but I promise it gets easier. I didn’t love the newborn stage the first time round - you dont Have to love every stage but you are doing great. It’s a huge adjustment. 

nken20

Yes, you'll eventually figure it out, Mum. That's the excitement of being a mother. I know it's hard, but as days pass, you'll be used to it. You can get a nanny if you want. If not, get a carrier that serves its purpose. Something that will give your hands total freedom. And also, I think during any calls, you can tell your callers in advance and the team during a meeting that you have a baby who's unpredictably a screamer, lol. I know they'll understand. You're doing great!

madisonrr21

I’m in the exact same boat except, I went back to work today. It definitely was difficult and I did have a noon cry session, but I’m hanging on to hope that it will get better as time goes on. Just know that you are not alone!! 

victoriavm715

The solution is simple. If you’re at home wear your baby. I’m a second time mom and wish I knew this sooner . I have a boba wrap and my little one sleeps most of the day . I get everything done with a toddler as well 

knottie210c943f9d078bc9

Late to this but couldn’t scroll past. My baby is 5 months now and I still remember those early weeks of trying to pee in peace without the baby melting down 😅 It’s intense and honestly, it’s okay to just survive and not “do it all” right now.