So DD is approaching 5 weeks old and doesn't always sleep well (problems with colic - been to the GP and advised to keep trying different things) hence I am also sleep deprived and useless at taking naps during the day (when baby sleeps).
DH has returned to work after a luxurious nearly 4 week break. First week I didn't notice it as was very busy but now things feel flatter somehow. I have just been for a walk around the village (numerous houses) and only saw two people neither of which I knew and it did give me a sense of how lonely being at home with a newborn (and restricted activities because baby naturally likes to be held) can be. I have plenty to do to pass the time if I were hands free...but baby comes first and eventually, I can go a bit stir crazy talking to baby. I have a few things planned this week - a long walk one day and a couple of friends popping in plus a visit to the local mother and toddler group but it seems to take enormous effort to organise. I know things are likely to pick up around the 6 month mark and I don't want to wish time away (more sleep likely plus plan to get out to more baby groups - I live semi- rurally and there is only one group within walking distance). My middle dc will also be starting school so there will be the school run involved around this time also.
Suppose, I forgot how isolating this can feel (I have no extended family). Not really expecting solutions just a bit of camaraderie I think and wanting to express how I feel also a bit unnerved (this is dc3 and I have previously suffered pnd twice before). This time I do feel better...I think because I am better prepared but it is still at the back of my mind. Can anyone relate with transitioning to being at home with a baby?