Partner going back to work

Oh man, 2 weeks!? This happened to me, but temporarily. My partner left for a business trip and I was left alone. My baby was supposed to be born earlier. Anyway, as much as I’d like to say I did it all by myself, I didn’t. I had a little help here and there. One day mother in law came for a few hrs, one day my mom came, then in the evening, I had someone else come during the baby’s fussy hour. Most of the time I was alone. My advice is to keep calm and have confidence! Also, keep busy or call a friend if you feel stressed. You can do it! ❤️

Premade food for baby and you! If bottle feeding premake the bottles until he gets back that way you don't have to fiddle with them while trying to hold the baby or while they cry in the crib which can be really overwhelming. Having a sandwich in the fridge already made or a plate of food that you just have to microwave is really helpful too. Make sure the diapers and wipes are stocked up by the changing area so you don't have to do that in the middle of a change. For bathroom breaks my little guy always does best in his stroller in the bathroom doorway while I do my business, I can use my foot to rock him back and forth and he's happy as a clam.

I have one of those vibrating bouncers, and it is amazing. My daughter won’t last for super long, but long enough. I don’t know if you have one, but I just put mine on the counter next to me and I can eat quick and wash bottles!

Have company come visit !

My husband only got a week off for the birth of our baby and I was in the hospital for half of it so he was only home with us a few days. The advice I have is give yourself grace. If all you do is lay around with baby, feed them, and change them, then you've done enough for the day! Household chores can wait and your partner can pick up some slack when he comes home.

I’m in the same boat my husband went back to work today and my little one turns one week tmw. On top of the fact that I have a pediatrician appointment today. Get sleep while the baby is asleep. Household chores can wait. Pumping or pre making bottles for feeds should save you time.

Thanks everyone! Currently I’m Ebf and don’t have much friends of family around to help during the day since everyone else is at work too! So I think main focus will be rest and feedings for both of us. 😊

If you have a baby carrier, wear it. I find I can do things like make food (reheating) and tidy easier that way. Plus sometimes baby will nap. But since you're solo. Try to sleep/rest when baby sleeps. Don't worry about chores too much. Hopefully you don't have to cook, but having prepped meals or order out. The only thing that would bother me is laundry piling up.

My husband was back to work after the first week, and from week 4 he was working out of town. It's been almost a month he's been out of town now. One thing that is important is focus on your priorities, baby and you and any pets you may have. It's ok if you get behind on laundry or dishes or forget to vacuum the floor for one week as long as you and baby are clean and fed the rest matters a lot less. It's going to be difficult but you can do it. If there is something you have to do then do it with the baby. My bouncer and my cloth baby carrier wrap have been lifesavers.

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Premake bottles of you use formula, get out of the house if possible ( my baby loves walks so I take him on walks during his fussy time during the day), if someone you trust offers help take it even if it's just them holding baby for you while you shower or try and get a 30 minute power nap. Otherwise keep calm and you got this 👍🙂