Now that DD2 is a month old, the drudgery of newborn care has become REAL. Anyone else feel this way?
Oh sure I still have those magic moments when I stare at her while she's sleeping, or feel her warm head underneath my chin when I'm holding her over my shoulder, but I am more than tired...I'm worn out by the tedium of baby care. As a STM none of this should be a surprise, but yet it is.
pomegranate / 3331 posts
I had a week like that right at one month - the monotony of my life, coupled with a nonstop eater who refused to nap, and the fact that it was beyond freezing and I never left the house. It was so blah! But at almost 7 weeks, I'm feeling more excited - she's smiling more and hopefully at the tail end of the growth spurt! And I can't imagine what it's like the second time around with another LO!
persimmon / 1081 posts
@Pirouette: glad I'm not the only one! And the witching hour made its first appearance today, too.
I guess the benefit of being a STM is I got through today by looking at pictures of DD1 from 6mo-1yr ago, which reminded me how fast time goes and how everything, including the tedious newborn days, is a phase. Sigh.
pomegranate / 3331 posts
@mrsmate: ah that must be really nice! Everyone keeps telling me not to wish away this period, and I'm definitely enjoying it, but I'm excited for her to be more interactive! Ugh, the witching hour...I hope that is short lived for you!
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