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nervous about tomorrow

monkey_pantsmonkey_pants member
in February 2011 Moms

DH went back to work today and my mom just left a few minutes ago and now I'm faced with the fact that tomorrow will be my first day home alone with LO (she's 11 days old).  I'm so freaked out -- it seems like everyone else is better at calming her than I am.  She's been kind of fussy today, I think because she hasn't pooped yet (usually she poops once in the morning and once at night).  But if it happens again tomorrow I'm not going to know what to do. 

I'm so independent usually but this past week and a half I've really let go and let everyone else do everything for me.  What if she's awake the whole day?  I feel like I'm just not as patient as my mom and my DH and I'm going to get so stressed out if there isn't anyone else here to hand her off to. 

My SIL offered to come over in the morning and my stepmom can come over in the afternoon but I'm not sure I feel as comfortable with either of them.  Maybe I should take SIL up on the offer for a few hours at least?  But at some point I'm going to have to do a whole day alone...maybe I should just get the first day over with.

Any words of encouragement from those who've done their first solo day already?

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Re: nervous about tomorrow

  • Swan21Swan21
    This is my first, I have been alone with her for hours just about since she was born. Your instincts will kick in, and you can always call someone for advice if you are feeling overwhelmed. good luck!
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  • emerlynemerlyn
    My first day alone with LO was yesterday (he was 12 days).  It was a trying day, but I got through it. Just try to take it easy, rest when LO does, and tell yourself you are doing the best you can :)
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  • TiffanyTheMomTiffanyTheMom member
    it's not as bad as you think it will be!
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  • dee1369dee1369
    DH went back to work yesterday and I freaked out about being alone with Sofie. Turns out, I am enjoying our alone time - I feel like we really get to connect while no one else is around. Good luck - it's scary but not that bad!
    Dee, Mommy to: Sofia, born 2/9/11, as well as three dogs, two cats and a multitude of chinchillas. Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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  • pomrompomrom
    I have had my first weeks of being solo WITH ALL 3 of my kids. It isn't as bad as I thought and we just really go with the flow. You will get into the swing of things... hang in there.
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