2 week joy & struggle

I haven’t been on here in months ..last was Feb.. went through a bit of a tough time but im trying again need more friends im still new.
Baby girl arrived the 17th is beautiful, big brother is settling into his role but mama is struggling. Baby girl cries ALOT, takes a while and it’s taking a toll on top of breastfeeding. ANY SUGGESTIONS for soothing or trying to start up a schedule!? Cutie is only quiet is when her big brother talks to her after a morning feeding😂🫶🏾 love it but can’t be the only regular quiet time. She has a seat a rocker a swing a snoo everything is like 20 mins tops then I have to pick her up and carry her to get anything done completely opposite of my first baby 😂

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Can I just say your title sums it all up perfectly. “Joy & Struggle” that is exactly how I feel. Trying to soak in all the joy and remember that the struggles will soon pass.

I will say that now that it’s been about a month and I am getting more comfortable patterns and “routines” will kind of take shape on their own. It will never be exactly the same every single day but keeping it as consistent as possible has helped especially at bed time.

I wish I could offer better advice or something that would be more helpful I’m a first time mom of a 4 week old who can be pretty fussy herself. She is too little to even use any of the carriers, bouncers, etc. so we are always holding her or getting small stretches of naps.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that you’re not alone! And you’re doing a great job. We’re all in this together. 🤍

Omg this photo!! 🤍🤍 Completely adorable.

I would try recording her brother and then play it when she needs to be soothed.

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