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Posted by on Aug. 23, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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  Okay so my little one is three weeks old and i am having a hard time finding time juggling everything.. From Being on here which i so miss, doing house work and catching up with friends! How do you mothers juggle everything.. I try to do stuff when she is asleep but getting on here is super hard seems like everytime i do she ends up waking up and then i have to tend to her... Which i do love her and i wouldn't  trade her for the world.. I mean I feel kinda bad that i want some time to do other things.  But any way now i'm rambling! Any advice on how to get some me time?

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ShannieP
by Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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Give it a few weeks. Those first few are kinda crazy but life does get easier! Try to develop a schedule, do the same things a the same time, that'll make life a little smoother :)
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frndlyfn
by Platinum Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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It will be awhile since she is still new to the world.  Do you have anyone help you raise her?  DD loved to lay in my lap on the boppy pillow and just enjoy closeness.  At times my guy would hold her and watch tv while talking to her so that i could shower or have time to get online.

CoeyG
by on Aug. 23, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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She's an infant, still a newborn you're not going to get any "me" time for awhile.  

JasonsMom2007
by Gold Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 10:29 PM
You can always wear her while you do stuff
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Katenemsmom
by Bronze Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 10:31 PM
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Your baby is 3 weeks old. "me" time does not exist until you go back to work and put him in daycare or hire a babysitter. Neither exists for at least another 6 weeks and then everyone will think you are a piece of shit for leaving a six week old baby. Reality is six months. Maternity leave exists because it is impossible to get anything done with a newborn. You will get the hang of it, most of us figure out how to do most things with one hand pretty quickly.
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shortiesmom24
by Bronze Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 11:41 PM

Yeah i mean i have her on a schedual.. It's just when she is asleep i have so much house work and other things to do.. I just gotta find my balance i guess... I am glad to hear things do get better....

Quoting ShannieP:

Give it a few weeks. Those first few are kinda crazy but life does get easier! Try to develop a schedule, do the same things a the same time, that'll make life a little smoother :)


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shortiesmom24
by Bronze Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 11:45 PM

No i don't have any one help me it is all me. My mom lives with me but she is sick so it is hard for her to help me.. Thats why i find it so hard... Yeah my little one likes laying on my chest not ,y lap so it is so hard to do that... But hopefully i will find my balance soon....


Quoting frndlyfn:

It will be awhile since she is still new to the world.  Do you have anyone help you raise her?  DD loved to lay in my lap on the boppy pillow and just enjoy closeness.  At times my guy would hold her and watch tv while talking to her so that i could shower or have time to get online.


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frndlyfn
by Platinum Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 11:47 PM
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You may want to look into a baby sling or baby backpack as well to keep her close to chest while you are moving around.  I am presuming between you and mom though the house doesnt get too dirty so when you feel the need to clean perhaps see if the baby can lay by grandma and you do a quick clean up.

Quoting shortiesmom24:

No i don't have any one help me it is all me. My mom lives with me but she is sick so it is hard for her to help me.. Thats why i find it so hard... Yeah my little one likes laying on my chest not ,y lap so it is so hard to do that... But hopefully i will find my balance soon....


Quoting frndlyfn:

It will be awhile since she is still new to the world.  Do you have anyone help you raise her?  DD loved to lay in my lap on the boppy pillow and just enjoy closeness.  At times my guy would hold her and watch tv while talking to her so that i could shower or have time to get online.



shortiesmom24
by Bronze Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 11:47 PM

Yeah but only problem i am scred to carry her with somethings i do... especially cleaning.. don't want her around chemicals or hot stuff.. but i could with somethings i guess....

Quoting JasonsMom2007:

You can always wear her while you do stuff


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JasonsMom2007
by Gold Member on Aug. 23, 2012 at 11:49 PM
You can make your own cleaners that would be safe for her to be around. No baby wearing while cooking though!


Quoting shortiesmom24:

Yeah but only problem i am scred to carry her with somethings i do... especially cleaning.. don't want her around chemicals or hot stuff.. but i could with somethings i guess....

Quoting JasonsMom2007:

You can always wear her while you do stuff



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