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Still a little overwhelmed and DD is 4 months old...

cj842cj842
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Does anyone else feel like this?  DD is really such a great baby, she STTN 9-10 hours and is generally a happy baby.  I know I am lucky and I think she is great!  But somehow I just never manage to get anything done...she is on this late to bed and late to get up schedule, which means our days start late....and between feeding her and trying to play with her I somehow never get any time to do anything.  I feel bad just letting her sit in her bouncer, although I do that sometimes to try to eat.  I feel silly even writing this because I read other people's posts and everyone else seems so much more together...there was a poll about what people do during the day not too long ago, and all of these people go shopping, do lunch, and I try to get out once a day, even for a walk, but it doesn't always work out..But on the weekends when DH is around, we do get out and things are fine...I have no idea how people work and take care of their kids, or have more than one!  DH is so supportive and says to give myself a break, DD is only 4 months old....So does anyone else feel like this???  Thanks!
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Re: Still a little overwhelmed and DD is 4 months old...

  • calibride8calibride8
    I hear ya but you really do have to force yourself to get into some sort of routine and get out and do things.... or join a mommy group. I work from home so getting back to work has helped, although finding time during the day is certainly tricky. It does seem overwhelming to go out to lunch and do things like that but I'm forcing myself to start next week. ;) There's nothing wrong with laying low and just staying home with baby all day, but eventually you have to get comfortable with doing things with him... and not just on weekends. Now I just need to practice what I preach!
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  • SammyluvsJSammyluvsJ

    I have my days :)

    I force myself to get out even though it's not easy but I've noticed the more I do it the easier it gets. There are still some days where I can't shower,don't get breakfast till 3pm, and really just go from changing diapers to feeding to playing and back again. It is still very new and his needs change constantly. I do have to put him in the swing or bouncer to eat or cook or do errands. He is getting good at playing by himself on the floor so I've been able to do stuff lately. You're not alone :) Hopefully it will get easier for you!

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  • cj842cj842
    Thanks!  I guess I'll have to start forcing myself to go out alone with her more often...And I am glad to hear someone else has those days of no breakfast until 3pm!  :)
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  • CalifloridaCaliflorida member
    i can relate. dh is a sahd, and seems to have everything under control during the week. then on the weekends, i feel like i am asking for his help for everything. sometimes i have to remind myself to slow down and not focus on what needs to be done around the house. also i think it's important for them to have "alone time". i'll put dd on her mat or in her crib with a couple toys and just let her amuse herself. even though my goal is to be able to get things done when she's doing this, i usually end up just watching her discovering her toys, her hands, her space. it's kinda fascinating. gl trying to get out and about. it'd probably help if you started moving her bedtime up a little bit every night. just an idea...
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  • MrsKatieHMrsKatieH
    Everyday I wake up and first thing I do is get my shower.? And everyday we leave the house, me and Brendan, whether it is just to go to the grocery store or to meet up with friends.? We leave the house everyday so we don't get into a rut.? There are somedays where I would love to stay in my pj's but as someone who is prone to bouts of depression I can't do that.? ?It's hard getting into a routine but really I feel this is the best option so you have structure to your days and weeks.??

    It gets better...give it time.? :)? And if you are feeling overwhlemed please talk to your doctor about it they may be able to help you .?
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