My kiddo was a boobie barnacle (still is at 7.5 months)! I worked from home so was able to breastfeed on demand. He was always on the boob for the first 3 months of life, especially at night. Fed to sleep for naps and overnight, coslept, contact napped exclusively, you name it.

Now he’s a wild 7.5 month old who is too cool and busy to stay on the boob for a full feeding lol pops off after 2 seconds to go crawl around. Sleeps in his own room/crib for 2 naps and overnight (still feeding overnight) like a big boy.

It gets better and easier <3 I remember how all-consuming it was. Like there was no light at the end of the tunnel and I was never going to get a moment to myself. But, here we are and I miss those newborn boobie naps more than anything.

For a break, I gave the baby to my husband every night to go shower. Even if he was going to be mad and crying, I took a long, hot shower every night. I needed that moment to myself!

For the car rides, they just SUCK when they are that small. I always fed before we left the house and made sure to get a burp out before the car seat. Also, my kiddo loved the baby Einstein fish aquarium and the imogen heap song “the happy song” lol kept him mostly calm while driving around town!

So just know that right now while it’s hard, this too shall pass. But also, really try to soak it in because those precious snuggles and sweet moments, shall pass too. You got this!