3 weeks in and I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing

1d ago·1 min read

Our son is 3 weeks old and I'm still a mess. The sleep deprivation is real, I've caught myself almost nodding off at work twice this week. My wife and I aren't even communicating well because we're both so tired and cranky. The baby seems fine, eating okay, but I just feel completely lost. Everyone keeps saying it gets easier but right now it feels impossible. Is this normal? When does the fog lift?

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KKyleRegular11h ago

The fact that you care this much means you're doing it right. Newborn life is just chaos for the first month or so. You'll find your rhythm.

AAdam R.New Dad1d ago

Three weeks in is THE hardest part. You're not messing up, you're just in the fog. The sleep deprivation makes everything feel like a disaster when really you're probably doing fine. Hang in there, it gets better around week 6 or 7.

AAdam R.New Dad17h ago

Caught yourself almost doing what exactly? Either way, those first few weeks are brutal on the brain. You're surviving on fumes and second-guessing everything. It's totally normal.

FFredNew Dad3h ago

Just be sure to give yourselves and each other grace and know that we've all been there. Anything you think you're doing wrong, is really probably fine. Just keeping supporting and loving each other.