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Advice Please!

I’m looking for some advice and tips from moms who have been in a similar situation. My man may be leaving for training next week and will be gone for an entire week, and I’m honestly a little nervous about doing everything on my own. Our son will be 5 weeks old this Wednesday, and although my man works long hours, he really does help me a lot when he gets home. He takes most of the feeds, offers to burp our son, and helps comfort him and get him to sleep. Although he doesn’t sleep in the room with us Sunday through Thursday because he needs adequate rest for work so nights are all on me, but he makes up for it by helping a lot on the weekends. Having him home when he gets back from work before we go to bed gives me a little break to shower, clean the house, make myself something to eat, and take care of things I otherwise struggle to get done while caring for the baby. I’ll also be taking care of our 4-month-old miniature dachshund puppy, so it’ll just be me, my newborn, and the puppy for a whole week. I know plenty of moms do it every day, but I’m a first-time mom, and I’m still learning how to balance everything while recovering and adjusting to motherhood.
For the moms who have done a week alone with a newborn, how did you manage? What routines helped you get through the day, especially when it came to showering, eating, keeping up with the house, caring for your pets, and getting enough rest? What are some things you wish you had prepared beforehand? I’d really appreciate any advice, encouragement, or tips you ladies have. I want to make this week as manageable as possible for both me and my little boy!