Not enough rest as a new mother

Yes, even experienced moms too. I have no helper either and I'm a SAHM. As a new mom, try to sleep when the baby sleeps (in the morning after shower and breakfast or afternoon). This is easier if you don't have any other children around. Rest & sleep is a must, mainly for sanity and to recover fast. Don't worry. You'll get the hang of it in no time. Get your husband to help too. Afterall, having children is a teamwork. Since you're pumping, can take turn with your husband to feed the baby unless you're latching directly. If you're latching, you can also co-sleep with baby on the side of your breasts so baby can latch anytime baby need and wants.

It’s normal. Childbirth is very taxing on the body and so is taking care of a newborn. When you are the sole caregiver, the stress and tiredness are multiplied. Try to eat well and rest whenever possible. Try to seek help from family if possible, order tingkat catering (so you don’t have to think about food) and get part time helper to do housework. Hang in there! Things will get better!

It's normal. During my confirment, my MIL and husband was around to help. However I still felt that I got not enough time to rest. My advice is get the husband to help as much as possible while you rest. Likewise do get the husband to rest when you are doing the washing/pumping. Now that my baby is 8months old, I still feel very tired.

YES! totally relatable. I did exclusive pumping as well; and the theory of “When baby sleeps, mummy sleeps” is somehow not applicable to me when i got to pump every 2-3 hrs. lolol. Hang in there mummy! It will all be better once your LO sleeps for longer stretch or sleeps thru! xoxo

Normal. been tired since #1. now with an infant and toddler even more tired. I have no helper or grandparents help. I DL/pump, look after kids, teach the toddler with his homework, do housework and cook with some help from hubby. sometimes I really feel like running away

ls it possible to get your husband to help in the household chores and change diaper especially at night? That's what I did so that my wife can have more rest. If not, maybe engage a part time helper to help in the household chores.

Even with my mom and husband helping, I’m also tired and sleep can never be enough. Maybe can get husband to help a lil more.. things will get better after 1st month..1

Hi , yes its true . U will not have proper sleep . But the best advise is to sleep when baby is sleeping . It would be more tiring if u dun sleep .

it's normal. I would suggest you nurse instead of pump. it will be easier for you and dream latching at night so you can rest more.

same here. try to sleep train the baby early and probably you can rest more. but be sure to pump frequently