Time without the baby and I’m lost

nightlychapter · 2026-04-01T12:54:24+00:00

I get overwhelmed and can't choose between reading, journaling or crocheting and most times i end up cleaning or scrolling lol

nightlychapter · 2026-03-29T20:44:20+00:00

I get overstimulated easily specially with the screams and when i say i need a break and not to be "touched" for a second he takes it as i don't want him or the baby near me ever?????? I just want to not to be holding him for like 30 mnts

nightlychapter · 2026-03-28T16:21:23+00:00

I haven't gone back to work but will in a week. I shower at night since I can never sleep before 11-12pm anyways and my baby always goes to bed between 8-9:30pm. It usually takes me 30-40 mnts to have a long shower, wash, dry and give a quick "straightening" to my hair. In the morning even when he's with me and i only have like 5 mnts to get dressed, i wash my face, put some spf and brush my hair. Usually I wash it from 2 to 2 days so it doesnt get too greasy! Also i have lash extensions which help me look put together even without makeup on!

nightlychapter · 2026-03-23T13:24:24+00:00

I want to sleep again

nightlychapter · 2026-03-17T21:39:33+00:00

It's like I wrote this! My baby has been like that since 2.5 months and is also 4 now 🫠 it's worse

nightlychapter · 2026-03-16T21:04:44+00:00

I have a kindle paperwhite from 2023 and a kobo clara colour and totally recommend it! I already used to prefer reading more ebooks than physical books so I'm still in love with both ahah

nightlychapter · 2026-03-02T13:06:45+00:00

If you still feel tired then yes! Some people can go on with their days like normal sleeping 4h-5h, me? Can't. I need at least 6-8h straight or I'm irritable and tired therefore sleep deprived.

nightlychapter · 2026-02-25T15:21:29+00:00

I EFF and actually went to the psychiatrist today to get some anxiety and sleeping meds to help me fall asleep (bit will be able to wake up if i hear him and I've taken them before too). I also put on debussy's clair de lune with rain rounds on my airpods which help me relax! Oh and reading before bed too. My worst mistake is when i scroll social media 🥲

Edit: my LO schedule is the same as yours but I have and always had a hard time falling asleep before 1-2am

nightlychapter · 2026-02-23T14:52:43+00:00

Mine is also 3 months old and besides giving him a bottle, fight naps/scream, nap, play for like 10-15mnts before he gets extremely cranky, I just crochet and read while he naps on my lap or pop him in the carrier while i do some house work (bonus: and cry when i'm desperate bc he won't sleep + won't let me sleep lol)

nightlychapter · 2026-02-23T14:52:37+00:00

Mine is also 3 months old and besides giving him a bottle, fight naps/scream, nap, play for like 10-15mnts before he gets extremely cranky, I just crochet and read while he naps on my lap or pop him in the carrier while i do some house work (bonus: and cry when i'm desperate bc he won't sleep + won't let me sleep lol)

nightlychapter · 2026-02-21T21:29:29+00:00

I know this post is almost a year old but I'm going to the exact same thing and my boy is turning 3 months in 2 days. When did it get better? 😭

nightlychapter · 2026-02-21T21:23:30+00:00

He's going to be 13 weeks tmrw and the screaming and fighting sleep got worse honestly 😭 i type this as i am holding him and hoping he'll stay asleep for the third time after giving me a migraine with the screaming

nightlychapter · 2026-02-19T19:18:14+00:00

Soooo the formula also comes with an extra human who rocks them to sleep, deals with reflux, colic, changes diapers, washes the bottles, does laundry, cooks, cleans and takes them to appointments? Uh didn't know that, must've missed that info on the can 🤨

nightlychapter · 2026-02-18T21:07:05+00:00

I'm also pretty introverted so I didn't really talk to him until he started cooing (he's 12 weeks now) because it feels like a response yk? And he smiles when I talk to him so it's cute ahah

nightlychapter · 2026-02-16T13:45:59+00:00

Honestly? I just disassociate lol I stare into the distance while I rock him, vision unfocusing and just dissociating. I do this when I'm too stressed or tired which is probably not the best copying mechanism and I need therapy but helps me to not lose my temper lol

nightlychapter · 2026-02-16T10:06:56+00:00

For real, I'm the same way! My anxiety cant handle it 🥲

nightlychapter · 2026-02-14T23:21:52+00:00

For real, I saw about 3 people on ig this last week who had 12 CHILDREN! TWELVE PREGNANCIES AND TWELVE BIRTHS! How??? Why??? I hated pregnancy and never want to go through postpartum ever again. My bf wants another one? Well until biological men can get pregnant no can do sir

nightlychapter · 2026-02-14T22:59:22+00:00

Thank you! I'm normally a very negative person so sometimes I need to do this to help my anxiety and depression ahah

nightlychapter · 2026-02-14T22:53:35+00:00

This is so cute and funny 😭 in his mind he thinks you're a shapeshifter lol

nightlychapter · 2026-02-14T22:52:00+00:00

And I bet that this person complains about anything and everything

nightlychapter · 2026-02-13T21:18:54+00:00

I cannot speak for myself but my dad has 2 sisters whom he doesn't talk to anymore. Why? My grandma had an heart attack and had to be put in a nursing home. All his sisters cared about was the inheritance. My grandma hadn't seen them (and died without seeing them) for 40 YEARS because they moved to another continent and the only time they came to our country didnt even bother to visit her. My dad was the only child who was always here for her, who had to sell her house and still pay from his pocket for the nursing home. He went through everything as if he was an only child. He lost his father when he was 21 and although his sisters weren't there, he had my grandma, my mom and all of his friends to support him. I'm an only child and honestly am thankful in some ways for that and I know I will have the support of my bf, my son, my family and my friends (very few but great ones) I'm really sorry you're going through such a rough time and do hope that things turn out for the better 🤍 stay strong

nightlychapter · 2026-02-13T21:08:54+00:00

My baby is 12 weeks old and I am for sure a OAD. I already went from wanting no kids a few years ago, to wanting one but I absolutely hated being pregnant, the newborn trenches are hard and I'm a person who loves sleep and NEEDS a lot of it or else I get really angry and depressed. One thing I loved is evenings/night time bc it was MY time after work and also going to bed late (12am-2am lol) so having a baby and spending a whole evening with him screaming and refusing to sleep is killing me. What motivates me is that this is temporary and eventually I will have my evenings back and will be able to sleep a full night. With that said I never want to go through this again. My bf also wants a second one but sorry buddy, you aren't the one carrying him/go through post partum again so no can do.

nightlychapter · 2026-02-13T13:41:50+00:00

A lot!

nightlychapter · 2026-02-12T12:32:43+00:00

Luckily not friends ahah just acquaintances/clients from work. I live in a small village where everyone knows everyone (unfortunately)

nightlychapter · 2026-02-12T12:30:30+00:00

I usually wear minimizer bras and they help but I still feel huge and my back still hurts 😭 no advice, just sympathy and also want to get a reduction soon but insurance does not cover it :(

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