I figured it would be nice to record what a typical day looks like at home with our newborn son. I am documenting things in his baby book as well. So what does a “normal” day in our life look like?
- Get up with daddy about 6 am so he can spend time with baby before he leaves for work (mom usually sleeps through this feed & diaper change bc daddy is so great!)
- Get up with mommy about 8 am and get a diaper change. Then nurse as mommy drinks the coffee daddy made for her with the amazing Ninja machine
- Go in the mamaRoo for a swing as mommy tries to eat breakfast, tend to the dogs, wash bottles, wash & fold laundry, etc.
- Nurse again! Get on my playmat for awhile & play with mommy, do some bicycle kicks & get tummy rubs
- Naptime (sometimes) while mommy eats lunch, and Nanna visits
- Outside time enjoying the fresh air on our porch, usually with bottle of formula so boobs get a little break lol
- Mommy reads books aloud that play music or talk in the nursery
- Daddy comes home & mommy gets to shower (sometimes even nap since it never happens during the day) and have an adult beverage. Daddy feeds me a bottle.
- Tummy time & bath take place! Still hating the sponge baths.
- Bedtime-baby boy loves to be swaddled up and wear mittens to sleep after he nurses.
- Up every 2 hrs to eat and get changed with mommy
All of this easily changes depending on baby boys mood. For example, if he is constipated or gassy, add in a few hours of crying as an activity! Even when that happens, I try to do all of the above at some point during our day together. Hoping to add in daily stroller walks now since it has been a month since my c-section and the weather is so nice. What else do you mommies do during the days with your babes?
So blessed to have the opportunity to do all the things I always dreamed of with my miracle!
I am so happy for you and baby Isaac. Everything you mentioned is a normal day with a new born. Enjoy him which I know you are. Maureen
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Thank u! Hope u are enjoying retirement!
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Love our ninja coffee maker! I always threw in a shopping trip just to get out of the house, especially while they still
Sleep through everything.
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Good idea!
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I love this!!
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😊
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Sounds pretty typical of our day! Maybe throw in a visit to the shops or a walk when the weather is nice. We shower with him instead of so a bath. He loves the running water.
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We will have to give the shower a try!
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Sounds like a great “schedule”! Glad you’re getting into the swing of things!
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Thanks! Still trying to adjust to the sleepless nights, they are a killer 😩
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Such busy days! They sound a little my days except for my boob’s only get a break on my hubby’s day off. I sing to him a lot at night while we cuddle. Today the weather was awesome so we went for a walk I love my stroller!
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Wow! You and your boobs are saints lol. I enjoy singing as well!
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I meant a lot like not little silly auto correct
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Mine both hate the sponge bath also! It helped to steam up the bathroom first but even that they weren’t having! I just take a bath with them now and let them float and kick around! They love it AND it helps with gas! I like the idea of showering with them but am nervous about dropping slippery babies! We also need to get out during the day–especially during those crying bits and just drive 2 towns over for coffee. It’s a nice break and usually a nice nap!
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Aw cute with the tub! I love baths myself and take them frequently…Maybe ill give it a whirl 😍
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hes seriously your little twin!!! ❤ ❤ ❤ still just beyond words happy for you ❤
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Haha! We hear both-some say Shane, some say me 😊
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