I am in the middle of my babymoon now. My DS is 9 days old. He was born at home in our bedroom and we have only ventured as far as the kitchen since his birth. My DH has taken 6 weeks off work and has been doing all the cooking, washing of nappies, school lunches, school run, etc.

I didn't have a babymoon with my last bub. I developed mastitis when he was a week old- I was very ill. This time, I wanted to rest and recover from the birth, make sure bf was well established and just enjoy my little one. It is such a precious time that ends so quickly.

My MW is doing home visits. My mum drops in most days to hug the bub, so I can grab a shower. She often takes a load of washing home with her.

We have a food roster starting this weekend. A friend organised it. It will give my DH a well earned break.

I love the fact that I don't have to be anywhere or do anything except spend time with my bub. My kids are enjoying having their dad around, and I don't think they are suffering any ill effects from their mum cocooning in her room. They spend time with me and bub, reading and talking- and, of course, cuddling him.

My room is very cosy. My MW lent me a breast feeding chair. I have beautiful flowers, cards and gifts for bub arranged on my dresser. My bedroom windows have a lovely view of distant mountains. Bub feeds 2-3 hourly, so if I am tired during the day, I doze while he does or lie next to him and read a book. I am making my way through the Hunger Games trilogy!

I have had a cracked nipple so I have been focusing on healing and establishing good attachment. We had our first round of visitors yesterday, so I actually went out in to the lounge room - and I put on a bra and some decent clothes!

The only downside- DH doesn't have the same housekeeping standards as I do! Not that he has a lot of time, I know. But I have just had to accept the fact that the house will be untidy for a little while. There have been a couple of mornings where I have done 10 minutes of housework while bub is asleep, because I am aware that DH is carrying a lot at the moment. But, he hasn't complained. I think he is enjoying the break from a stressful job and enjoying one on one time with DS2 while the other kids are at school.

When will my babymoon end? I don't know yet but I want to be having pain free bf before I venture out. This is my 4th bub. You'd think I wouldn't be having any bf problems. I am just very grateful that I have the time and space to nurture myself, my bub and our bf relationship.