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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fairone · F Best Comment

I greatly sympathize with u. I had 4 babies in 7 years. I did not (on a,few rare occasions) sleep thru a night for 9 years, it seems unimaginable... But ur body does adept, but certainly not fun.

I remember with my 1st, I called everyone I knew with babies begging/hoping they could tell me when she would sleep thru a night. Nobody had answers. When she was 3 months old I was doing dishes in the morning, and literally collapsed in tears and exhaustion. I told my husband I don't think I could survive another week.

But I did.. and had three more to boot. Your body will begin to grow accustomed (with a shit load of caffeine). But you must occasionally DEMAND a night or two of uninterrupted (by baby sleep). Ur sleep probably will still not be normal, mine wasn't for years.. But it will help.

I graciously wish u the best if luck. Lay down every minute u can.. Laundry, cleaning, cooking
.. Play second fiddle to you and the baby. As far as Daddy goes.. Let him do two solid night duties with baby (no help from u at all).. He'll have a greater understanding.. Good luck... Mommy ur already awesome!

Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F

Gosh, thank you so much. This was so helpful and encouraging. Really needed it. @fairone