Jealous maybe resentful
My partner has been very supportive and has picked up the chores that I did pre-baby, however, I can't help but feel jealous/resentful that he gets to have a life away from our Baby whilst I feel stuck to her.
I'm 4 weeks post partum... going out on a whim or taking long baths just doesn't seem doable. Meanwhile my partner gets me time because I'm on Baby watch. He does a few hours with Baby each evening so I get some me time but my me time consists of doing basic human things like shower, eat and sleep. I don't get to go out with friends and come home hours later than promised and then get stressed for feeling guilty. He's lready planned to go to a week long trip festival with his friends in the Summer. Whilst, he asked if I was OK with this. It felt gratitious as I know he won't be able to take a week off work so I can enjoy myself.
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This is very common early on and the more time goes on the better it will be, you’ll be less tired and be able to use your free time to go out more and see friends etc. Summer is a while away and baby will be older then so you will probably feel more comfortable with dad going away for some him time, which is normal and okay to have that time! I’d compromise and book a few girlie weekends away for your you time too!
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Oh hell no, I would say Yeah fucking right, you are not leaving me alone for a week while I'm with the baby. He also chose to have this baby so it is a commitment he has to stick with.