I try to remember when we have bad days that it won't last and she won't be this age forever, to try to enjoy the age she is now. Time goes fast and before you know it our LOs will be older and we'll wish for this age again. Also, going out for a walk for fresh air and when my husband comes home from work keeps me sane on bad days.
When DH or I are having a tough day we offer to take care of DD for a while. But honestly the thing that makes me feel de stressed the most about tough baby days is putting DD in something pink and frilly, going to a store, walking around and letting people compliment her. I know I know, it's ridiculous. But she gets all smiley/shy with new people and they gush all over cheeks/full head of bright red hair/big scrunchy face smile/big bright blue eyes. It's better than a glass of wine and Netflix.
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