It seems like all LO does is eat, sleep, poop and cry. She is 4 weeks tomorrow and I feel like I'm doing something wrong. She never gets tummy time, I don't play games with her, we don't go out of the house. It's not that I don't want to do these things with her, it's just that she either sleeps or screams which leaves no time for play/learning and fun stuff. I worry that I'm stunting her growth and that she gets no mental stimulation. Life revolves around consoling her and trying to get her back to sleep (she gets overtired so quickly). Anyone else in the same boat?
Re: Feeling like a sucky mom
We're one and done!
And remember, tummy time counts any time that they are awake and on their bellies, including laying on you! So, lay on the couch, lay LO on your chest/tummy and chat with them. 4 weeks is still really young to expect much interaction, but at 6 they may be ready to hold their heads up a bit more and look at you etc.
Another thing is that they may be bored. Put them on a blanket or boppy, back or belly, and tape a piece of white paper with some big bold black lines or shapes drawn on it. It's interesting to them, and builds their eye strength. Cures some boredom, and if you can get them on their bellies to do it, helps with tummy time/ neck muscles!
Awful. I just don't know either but know you're not alone. She's 5 weeks tomorrow.
BFP: 1/17/13 EDD: 9/20/13 Dalenna Rose Born: 40 wks 4 days 9/24/13
FTM to my sweetpea Miss D.
I was like you with my first. Things didn't get better until around 6 weeks and then by 3 months she was the dream baby. I know those first 6 weeks feel like an eternity but it's going to go so fast and you'll look back and barely remember this time. Do try your best to enjoy it. You're not stunting her growth by not doing all those things you mentioned. There will definitely be time for all that later too. I remember starting Gymboree classes with Ella at about 8 weeks and almost being in tears because I felt like we finally made it to the point I wanted to be at. Good luck!
BFP: 1/17/13 EDD: 9/20/13 Dalenna Rose Born: 40 wks 4 days 9/24/13
FTM to my sweetpea Miss D.