Help with getting my 2 week old in a routine

Honestly, I don’t think you can really get into a solid routine with a 2 week old. They change so quickly which means your routine will. A routine will come as the months go by. It’s tough when partners go back to work, you’ve got this. Look at how long the average wake window is for your baby at their age and you can work towards that being nap time, use nap time to rest/sleep to try and catch up on lack of sleep. Dont stress about housework (easier said than done) but find a series to watch and enjoy the newborn cuddles on the sofa/in bed. Maybe try to fit a bit of fresh air in with a walk. You’ll find your rhythm with it all ☺️

Have you tried like ..music cues? My first did very well with them. We had a song for bath time and had soothing music for bedtime. But also try to remember, she is only going on instinct right now. You are going to struggle. And that is ok. You might also try playing or dancing before bed. That works for my youngest. Calms her down and wears her out. You got this mama. I promise you don

Thank you, I think im just panicking im doing it wrong and get myself all worked up. Xx

Whrn u bath her you can use a warm muslin cloth over her body , and make sure the room is dim u cant get a 2 week old into a routine im afraid i recommend sleeping when they are sleeping x

I am in the same boat my other half goes back tomorrow and lo has become really fussy at night and day. Really don't know what I'm going to do with out him x

And use white noise when getting her to sleeo and try using a swaddle

You don't need to bathe them that often, once or twice a week. Make sure you're wiping those neck folds and behind the ears every day so they don't get cheesy bits.
Try and rest during the day, watch crap TV. Have a little walk to get some fresh air, you'll feel better for it. The most important thing....be kind to yourself, you're not supposed to have this all under control, it's a learning experience and as soon as you have one phase down, a new one begins.
Trust your instincts and reach out; either here or to your GP, midwife or health visitor, we're all here to help.

Oh it also helps if they can sleep with something that smells like you. At so young that might be a bit difficult but I slept with the sheets for my girls before I changed them. Idk if it helped but that was the safest way I could think of

I just used a carrier when my baby was that small, I know it can be overwhelming having the baby attached to you 24/7, but that’s the only way she will sleep good and that’s the only way I can do things around the house. Or have you tried swaddling? You can also put a heat patch on her crib then remove it when before you put her down for a nap.