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Yup, you're basically describing my days!! Things have been a little different the past 3 weeks because my parents have been visiting from Canada so I've had a bit more flexibility to go out with the extra hands...but when I'm on my own that's basically it. I try to get out at least once a day to see friends, grocery shop, walk to the park, or something like that. The early childhood nurse that runs my mothers group said that babies are really scent driven, so if they smell the same things/people all day, they can get extra fussy, which is why i make a point of getting outside or into the car at least once every day. Even if it messes with his sleep, I feel like its worth it to get some distraction into both our days. I get serious cabin fever if I'm home alone all day with him.

I'm excited for him to get into a bit of nap routine so its easier to plan outings, but for now I'm feeding on demand and letting him sleep when he seems tired, which is never really more than 1/1.5 hrs of awake time.

Sounds about right for my first. Since this is my second and I'm home most days (I work part time) we mostly revolve around the needs of the toddler and the new guy is along for the ride.

I wear him much of the time just because it is easier to chase after #1. Most days we try to get out of the house for some activity (running errands, YMCA, walk, zoo, aquarium, butterfly garden) in the morning and are back to have lunch. I usually need to get out of the house just to keep myself happy and to run energy out of the toddler. He sleeps as he needs along the way, we haven't really bothered to figure out a schedule for him yet. I know with my first we eventually got into a 3 nap routine, but I have no idea when that started.

I get both boys and myself fed and then it's time for #1's single nap of the day. I usually aim for the elusive double nap at some point so I can get a few things done. He's up and down throughout the day, mainly I try to keep his tummy full and he decides when he wants to sleep.