Please share your newborn stories

Hello,
Just had a baby 5 days ago. It has been so hard on us. She is up at night all night and sleeps during the days. Feedings every 2-3 hours. Sometimes inconsolable. It’s rally starting to take a toll on me as it feels like i haven’t slept in 3 days. Husband and I are fighting. He has gone back to work and I’m really doing mostly everything by myself. It’s almost like he forgets I’ve been up all night. He doesn’t seem to have a lot of sympathy towards me when i tell him how tired I’ve been. (He’s been sleeping on the couch all through the night). Can anyone please share their newborn stories? When did it all start to get better?

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Salix75 · 46-50, F

sorry to hear you're having such a rough time of things.

My eldest also had his days/nights reversed for the first while. He was a huge eater and refused any kind of formula, so I was nursing all the time (ALL the time!). He also never napped, slept in 45-minute bouts, and was colicky for 7-8 months. I was ready to jump out a window.

BUT, today he is such a sweet, kind, affectionate 9 year old. He's bright, smart and funny, and while you couldn't pay me enough to re-do that first year, I wouldn't trade him for the world :)

Hang in there... it WILL get better eventually.

Remember "the days are long, but the years are short" Good luck! :)

Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F

Love this. Thank you so much for giving me hope. Very much needed the encouragement @Salix75