...or words of encouragement. My LO is 11 days old and husband is back at work so it's just me and her for most of the day. Granted I prefer it that way unless it's a hired help or something but dang I'm exhausted. I'm a little irritable when my husband gets home from work. I feel like I barely get to "enjoy" our family because I'm just a hot mess of leaking milk or spit up and sweat. I make a conscious effort to shower and put on makeup most days but I already feel like I need a break! And I'm barely getting started! When does it or does it get easier?? Still haven't been able to enjoy that glass of wine I so wanted or had that sushi date!
Re: Need some inspiration
Keep looking towards the 'milestone' ages like 6 weeks and 3 months, 6 months etc as they do change a lot around those times and, I thought, become easier to deal with. Don't forget to look back each week or month to see how far you have come - that was sometimes the only way I could appreciate that things had indeed gotten easier.
You will feel like a hot mess for a while but know that it is a short time in the scheme of things! I feel so much better this time just being able to accept the shit bits, as I have the experience to know that it will get better soon. Of course you feel like you need a break with a 1 week old - they're hard work!
Good luck and hang in there!