Didn't think it would be this hard

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The first times DH was away after Charlotte was born was REALLY tedious for me.
I had a c/s with Charlotte, so was largely immobile anyway, was trying to establish breastfeeding properly and show DH and myself that I could do the whole housewife thing....it is tough - and I only had one child to look after!
DH was away for 2 weeks at a time too.

The thing I really had to learn fast was that it will take time to get into a new routine, to settle in with new bubba and find your new rhythm.
If the washing doesn't get folded straight away, or the beds don't get made, it isn't the end of the world - really. And you will not be any less successful as a mother and wife either.
Take the time to enjoy your new bubba, to show your DD that she is still important and give her that confidence her her new role as a big sister.
Are you BF? The stress etc can really affect that so again, take the time to look after yourself and take some me time whereever you can find it.

It will take time, but you will figure out a new routine that allows you to get everything you want done, done. But keep in mind that nobody, including your husband, expect you to be a Stepford Wife so don;t put that pressure on yourself!

It is hard but you will get through it - you are doing a fabulous job already, having a 'part time' partner is tough, so hang in there .

HTH xx