Missing normality

Is anyone else feeling like they’re missing doing normal things like chores etc?! My baby contact naps mostly and will sometimes go down in the next to me but only for half an hour or so, so I can never get anything done around the house. My partner is great in that when I’ve got the baby he does most of the household stuff but I actually want to do it, which I never thought I’d say! I just miss having a clean house and getting things done!

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I do, but have to remind myself that I will miss the contact naps when she doesn't want them anymore. I do get frustrated sometimes when I just want to be able to put the washing out to dry. But I just change my thought process and it makes me feel better. I do miss a clean house

Yes I feel the exact same...wee boy is 15 weeks and I'm looking forward to the time when he will settle for others and be able to go down for naps ok. I'm hoping that won't be too long away 🤞🏻

Yes. So sometimes I give the baby to my husband and he can contact nap with him so I can just do things.

Totally normal but this phase only lasts for a short while so enjoy it while you can. If you really want a bit of normality back like doing chores I’d recommend baby wearing around the house x

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Yesterday the nurse came to remove my staples and look at baby. She said she has blood under her scalp on one side. Likely from the use of a vacuum. The hospital NEVER told me and I was awake during the c section. I called the nursing line and they confirmed that a vacuum was used.

My mom also said she overheard them say they had to repair something from my last c section but the nursing line says they have no notes.

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