How do you cheer yourself up after a rubbish night with baby?

[PLaurel19]

Last night I was up every hour at least with DD. One of those nights where they obviously want to sleep as much as you do but something in that tiny body is bothering them.
This morning we are both grumpy and she asleep on me again right now.
Sometimes I feel so upset and almost depressed after a night like that.
Sometimes I find good music and spending time outside helps.
What do you do to get yourself out of that groggy fogg?
Ps. Big hugs to any mama who had a sh*t night last night

Really nice coffee, biscuits and crap TV. Probably why I am fat!!

You have my full sympathy - it is rubbish, isn’t it? It’s a cliche but what I find helps is a really decent cup of tea, something for breakfast, and a read/browse online while they doze on you. Fresh air definitely helps, whether it’s a walk or just pegging out the washing. (And something sweet later on as a pick-me-up...)

Hot shower. Hot as you can stand it. Then cold blast and I mean cold for 20 seconds.

Then brush teeth and get ready. Put make up on.

Brisk walk out somewhere then home for a nap. Me and baby.

Lunch- has to be a treat lunch. For me eggs royale or just poached eggs on toast with avocado.

Tv for the eat of the day. Then hand over baby to dh as soon as possible for a bath and glass of wine.

When mine were tiny it was a nice shower here too, followed by strong coffee & the school run. Being clean & then getting out helped immensely. With any luck they'd fall asleep on the walk (either in the pram or wrap) so I could get some bits done when I got home & then I'd relax as much as possible until collection time as I felt I'd achieved something.

This bit doesn't last long in the grand scheme of things so do what you need for now.

Shower, large caffinated drink of your choice, something nice to eat for lunch (including a sweet for after at some point that afternoon) and out the house if the day is good. Get DP to cook / order something in for tea.

I was partial to taking DD out in our garden and slobbing on the sun lounger while she slept (keep baby in the shade obviously). I don't know if that is avalible to you? About to have DD2 in July so don't think this will work with a toddler already in existance!

Its horrible, and I felt really down at times but I promise it doesn't last forever, even though it feels like it at the time.

With this! Put DD in pram, walk to local shop that has a costa express machine and walk home with nice coffee. Fresh air and caffeine!

I have a cup of tea outside (if dh is at home) even if it's chucking it down. While drinking I scroll through my favourite pictures then i'm good to go!