The article provides insights from new parents in the NYC area who share their experiences and advice on navigating the early days of parenthood. Stephanie Jack highlights the anxiety around bringing a newborn home, recommending a user-friendly car seat system, while also emphasizing the importance of outdoor strolls for both the baby and postpartum recovery. Shira Gelman Kolansky reflects on the shocking reality of sleep deprivation and the significance of seeking help during those exhausting early months, while also stressing that participation in educational classes during maternity leave could alleviate feelings of isolation.
The lack of sleep shocked me. I'm not sure why - everyone warned me - but I didn't fully grasp that, for the first two months, you're up every two hours with a newborn.
Don't underestimate the stroller walk to rock the baby to sleep. In the early days of postpartum, getting fresh air is a lifesaver.
What saved me was having help so I could nap - and venting to my friends.
I regret not going to more classes during maternity leave. The newborn stage can feel so isolating and never-ending.
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