Husband works nights and overtime

Baby wear! My baby will sleep for hours in his wrap if I let him, he is so tight and cozy in there. I cook, clean and do all my household chores while wearing him.

I’m sorry that’s so hard! I find that some days I can do everything and other days nothing gets done besides the number one job of caring for my baby, and that is ok!

Baby wearing is great advice, but also lots of babies are not big fans… mine will only be worn during a cat nap, so about 30 minutes and wants to come out after. I utilize the bouncy chair the most, but even then there is lot of entertainment happening!

I think accepting they everything won’t get done everyday is key for success!

And while your husband may not be able to help out with those chores, hopefully he can help out by being supportive when you are feeling bad that “everything can’t get done.” I know I feel a whole lot better when my husband says, don’t worry about it, you are doing amazing.

@Tiffani I really wish my baby liked being in her carrier more. I even bought one of those fancy shirts to put her in for the first 3 months. She will be okay in it for 15 minutes and then wants out immediately.

@Claire I really do try my best to think that way it's just hard because sometimes I feel like I'm not getting the important things done. We live in an apartment with a dog and I have to take him out 3-4 times a day. Taking out the trash is also a hassle being in an apartment. I feel like I'm constantly going from one thing to the next. It's just a struggle. Thanks for the advice.

My boyfriend also works a lot of overtime and sometimes overnights. I am lucky enough to have family close by. It is extremely hard, I get it! Hang in there, mama. You’re doing great

Definitely cut yourself some slack. You have your hands super full, and it sounds like your husband does too.
You need rest!
Spend a few days each week trying to get as much rest as you possibly can- and try to forget about household chores. Besides making sure you eat… ignore tasks. Let laundry pile up, the house be messy, emails remain unanswered.
Sleep as much as possible, without feeling any guilt.

I need to do a better job of setting my baby in her crib for naps, to get her used to it. So try that, and every time you put baby down, go lay down yourself. Even if it’s closing your eyes for 15 mins- it helps! (Try to stay off your phone when resting. Focus on keeping your eyes closed)

Without an extra set of hands to help out every once in a while, you will go crazy. So feel 0% guilt ignoring all l tasks besides: taking care of baby, eating, and resting.

You can expect to keep up with everything, so just focus on the most important. You’ve got this!!

*you CANT expect to keep up with everything