Husband going back to work

Honestly as stupid as this sounds, it will all just fall into place, you will find your rhythm.
The night before make sure you have everything in the lounge that you need such as all the baby changing stuff, a selection of clothes in case of any accidents, do yourself a selection of snacks, like make sure everything is in reaching distance.
That little boy knows you’re his mummy, these are the times you’re going to bond the most! Honestly I was petrified of being left with my baby because when he was a newborn he would just cry and cry but they do grow out of it. Remember to walk away for a few minutes if you need too, and when your partner gets home make sure you’re going and having some time to unwind by yourself by having a shower or a bath etc.

I promise you it will pass & you will be okay💙

I felt exactly the same the first time I was being left alone with my first! It's so hard but it will honestly get easier as you get used to it and the baby gets bigger!

It might help you to find some parent and baby classes or activities to give tou something to do and some structure to your week. I also found just going out for walks helped break up the day.

Aside from that, be kind to yourself and do what you need to do in the short term. 4 weeks is still so early in your recovery too. Don't feel guilty for like putting the TV on in the background or whatever will help you feel your best!!

This is not me trying to blame you!!! But my baby did the exact same thing when dad went back to work because I was absolutely terrified! but babies can pick up on their mums nerves, so if you’re scared, baby is scared too. Soon you’ll both find your footing and get going just fine without dad around all the time.

I tried to go on a walk at least every two days to get us both out of the house, get some air into our system, and to calm baby down if she was having a bad day.

It can be really difficult, just remember this is both of yours first time at doing this, so it might be scary and difficult, just remember to keep calm, love that baby, cherish your time together, and if you need to just sit there and watch tv all day… then DO IT. There’s nothing wrong with it. You’ve got it mama.

My partner is going back to work soon too, ours is 3 1/2 weeks atm. Feel the same way but everyone tells me that it will come naturally when your brain knows you’re the only option - like mothers instinct coming into play. Hope this is true for both of us 💕

I feel the same, it's so daunting! I'm going to try ear plugs so I can dull the sound of the crying and hopefully be less stressed. Are you breastfeeding? Perhaps using that as a comfort as well as feeding will help, but yeah I'm really not sure what to expect when it comes