I love my son, but… I miss sleep. I miss my freedoms. I miss being able to wash, fold and put away a load of laundry in one day. I miss my husband, even though he’s right next to me. I miss date nights. I miss my shows and my hobbies. I miss my autonomy. I miss not having to be responsible for someone’s every second of their every day. I love my son, but… I miss me.
I’m in the same boat right now. My LO is four weeks and I just miss having the freedom to do chores, get out, sleep and watch a movie without every second being interrupted by an adorably demanding gremlin. I love him more than I thought possible, but I’m so exhausted these days. I miss me too—hang in there OP, I’ve heard it gets better 
@Dara
Also 4 weeks. Same.
3 years. Same 
I’m just trying to lighten the mood. My son is sick so it’s like a 34 pound baby who needs me 24/7, but when he’s not sick, it’s the most fun.
@Rey
Almost 6 weeks and I feel the same way.
Exactly 6 weeks today and right there with y’all. 
Also 4 weeks and came to post on new parent…
“When will my baby sleep in their crib/bassinet/pack n play/anything we bought for her, etc.? Besides only sleeping in my arms?!”
I can’t hold her 24/7, and my husband goes back to work in person next week (he’s been WFH for the last 2) and I really don’t know how I’m going to do it.
I miss me/sleep/bathroom breaks that don’t feel like races… So. Much. I’ve been craving a bowl of cereal for breakfast for a week now, and my husband gets me breakfast every morning (fruit, pastries, microwave breakfast sandwiches, etc.), but cereal just isn’t possible when you have to hold a Newborn while you eat.
TL;DR - same.
@Vail
Nursing pillow saved my life at this stage. He could lie across it and snooze to his heart’s content and still be pressed against my body whilst I got two hands back.
@Vail
When I had no help watching my baby and had to take a shower, use the potty or eat, using the carseat was the best option and he was where I can see him. When he got bigger I used his high chair with toys on it to keep him occupied while I’m doing any of the three. That may help out a lot.
@Dara
5 weeks today and definitely in the same boat. Living life in a 3-hour cycle and having most of it taken up with my son’s needs is hard. Hoping it gets easier soon!
@Dara
I’m 11.5m PP with my first. I PROMISE it gets better 
@Dara
Also 4 weeks and been up for 3 hours with him so far tonight cluster feeding. Sleeps perfect in any weird position in my arms, but as soon as I put him in his bassinet, he’s gurgling, hiccuping and fighting some demons or something. I have a 2-year-old and know it gets better but this stage is rough.
I would do extremely questionable things for 1 night of uninterrupted sleep.
Wendell said:
I would do extremely questionable things for 1 night of uninterrupted sleep.
Same. I would be downright dubious for a weekend sleep-in.
I miss my husband too. Some days, I feel like it’s lunch time before I realize we haven’t even made eye contact yet.
Ellington said:
I miss my husband too. Some days, I feel like it’s lunch time before I realize we haven’t even made eye contact yet.
Gah do I feel this one.
Ellington said:
I miss my husband too. Some days, I feel like it’s lunch time before I realize we haven’t even made eye contact yet.
Ugh. I feel this. Today I realized that we haven’t kissed (not even briefly kissed) in 3 days.
6 months here and still feel the same even though it gets better.
Casey said:
6 months here and still feel the same even though it gets better.
Same with 11 months.