Try to get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep is really important. If possible, sleep when your baby sleeps. Make sure your baby is safe – in a crib or bassinet – and then find a quiet place were you can nap, too. Or ask a trusted friend or family member to watch the baby so you can get some rest.
Have a backup support system if you can. Get together a group of trusted friends and family members who will care for the baby now and then, so that you can take a break. Time away from the baby can be good for everyone -- you get a break; the baby gets to spend time with someone who cares about the baby and that caregiver gets a chance to spend time with this wonderful new addition to the family. Chances are you’ll come back to the situation with a better feeling about yourself and your baby.
