How will I do my makeup or make time for me

[Cmday]

Hi moms! I was wondering for those who already have children or babies, how did you begin to still have some "you" time with a brand new baby? As in, how did you make your time count, any chance you could? I'm a young, first-time mom-to-be, due next month. I'm kinda freaking out about being on maternity leave for a while after I have my baby, and I'm wondering how I'm supposed to do anything other than care for her.. How/when will I clean, shower, do my makeup, pay bills, or anything?? Won't I just be exhausted to where I'll be asleep every minute she's asleep? What do I do? How do I make my time count so I can still get things done as the woman who runs our household?

[katrod1984]

I felt the same way before I had my first but I have to agree, once I got into a routine it was much easier to get ready when she was a newborn - now at 2 1/2 she demands all my attention!
I used to shower in the evening when my husband was home and I would take my sweet time to make the most of it lol.
My daughter would go back to sleep for an hr or so after her morning bottle around 7am which helped a lot, I would also use the bouncer if she was awake. I was never able to sleep through the day so would use the time she slept to clean. But don't worry too much about not getting everything done, it's such a huge adjustment and at the end of the day it's much more important to take care of your baby and yourself than worry about dirty dishes. Also if you have family/friends that visit they normally offer to help so don't say no - everyone needs help sometimes. Best of luck :)

[HollyNicole]

I felt the same way. Newborns sleep a lot. I got my baby used to hearing the vacuum as she slept so I could clean. As I did my makeup, I would put her in the bouncer beside me so I would still have her near. Same for while I showered. If you are into excercising, there are many videos and workouts you can use and include your baby in. Don't stress! Once you get into a routine with your baby, everything will fall into place and you'll wonder what all the stressing was for. :)

[BlessedMommyWife]

With my daughter I found it easier when she was a newborn then when she got older.... She would fight with me or be tugging on me when I was trying to do my hair or makeup. I couldn't get up earlier before her because she would feel when I left the bed. I use to have her shower with me, I'd hold her and give her a quick shower too. But as cleaning it wasn't that hard. The only hard one was getting ready and doing my hair.. She's 2 and I still have a hard time lol. I'm pregnant with baby #2 and I think im just gonna have to face the fact of not being able to get ready.

[Cmday]

Thank you!! That really, really helps & is good to hear.

[HollyNicole]

No problem!!