You’re overjoyed to be a parent, and that’s putting it mildly.
So why are you also feeling emotionally spent?
Its perfectly normal, even if you werent the one to give birth.
For the first time, you might be realizing what it means for your life to have changed.
Go with the flow, and fall into a rhythm that works.
It’s time to work out what your new routines are.
(This will be a way shorter trip if your baby’s sleeping in abassinetin your room.)
Besides, those middle-of-the-night cuddles are prime bonding time for all of you.
Don’t miss them.
And even if you’re tired during the day, let her nap while you take over baby duty.
Then confirm she gets the treatment she needs to feel better.
You may feel left out, or you may feel overwhelmed by everything that’s expected of you.
Keep your energy level up by eating well and resting when you’ve got the option to.
Don’t hesitate to seek professional treatment for the health and wellness of both you and your baby.
Be good to her
Take over the bulk of the household chores for now.
And hug her often for no reason at all.
Share baby care (from bathing and diaper changing to rocking and singing) equally.
All new parents learn on the job one sleepless night, one dirty diaper at a time.
Divvy up diaper (and other) duties.
And don’t worry that you do things differently than your spouse.
Every parent does things differently, and it’s a difference that your baby will love.
Remember, she’s been through the wringer physically and mentally.
Ask what feels good, what hurts, what it’s possible for you to do to help.
Focus on foreplay (for her), and invest in somepostpartum sex helperssuch as lubricant.
Talk it out
Have self-doubts when it comes to your parenting prowess?
Every new parent does.
Be confident in the fact you’ll pick up this parenting thing in no time.
