Newborn trenches
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I would really recommend split shifts if you can, I sleep 8-2ish and my partner sleeps 2-8ish, I learnt after the first having really bad reflux and it’s a game changer. We’re learning now that my son could have a dairy indolence so maybe yours is the same?
I’m in the same boat. My LG is 2 weeks old and it’s been tough navigating night feeds and sleep, especially as she isn’t keen on being put down in her next to me. Everyone I have spoken to about it has said it’s perfectly normal. I exclusively BF and there’s been moments where I’ve considered stopping (more so when I’m tired from cluster feeding!). Although little one doesn’t have reflux, they do spit up quite a bit after feeding so I’m having to make sure she sits up right after feeding to try and see if it helps her digest the milk. I know it’s a phase and it will pass, but when you’re in the thick of it, it can feel like it’s never going to end. Xx
I can’t relate because my May baby is yet to make an appearance.. but I can completely sympathise and tell you that how you feel (exhausted, drained, at a bit of a loss, all of the above!!) is completely normal, and every parent goes through it, the newborn trenches are called this for a reason unfortunately My aunty gave me some good advice that she took onboard to help her when her son was first born and it was “have a plan, think ahead” She told me to make little plans in the near future to look forward to, and said it really helped her to get through difficult moments/phases. Another one I saw was to find a tv series you really enjoy so that when night feeds happen, you almost get excited to sit up with your tea and watch it. I’m sorry if this isn’t helpful, I can’t give much personal advice but I can promise you that it will get easier soon, the first few months are always tough, because your terrified, confused and sleep deprived! Stay strong Mumma! And congratulations 😘😘