We're getting discharged tomorrow with our son. First time parents here and honestly I'm terrified. How do we know if he's eating enough? Is it normal that he sleeps so much? When should we actually be concerned vs just being paranoid new parents? Any advice would help, we're running on 0 sleep and like 3 cups of coffee.
Make sure you've got a safe sleep space set up before you come home. We had everything ready and it made that first night so much less stressful because we didn't have to figure out last minute logistics.
Congrats on your son! My best advice is get a solid bedtime routine going from day one, even if it seems silly with a newborn. It'll save your sanity down the road when he gets a little bigger.
You're gonna do great, man. The eating thing gets easier to read pretty quick, just watch for wet diapers and your pediatrician will check weight at the first visit. That first night is scary but honestly most babies just sleep and eat, you got this.
Congrats on the discharge! The terror is real but honestly the first night goes better than you think it will. Just make sure you're taking shifts to sleep if it's just you and your partner. You need rest too.
First night home is intense but you've got this. My biggest tip: don't stress about doing everything perfectly. The baby doesn't care if you're not following some Instagram perfect routine. Just feed them, change them, and let them sleep. Everything else can wait.
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That terrified feeling is totally normal for first time parents. Just remember you don't need to have it all figured out right away. The hospital sends you home with a baby who can eat, poop, and sleep. That's literally all they need at first. Take it one day at a time.