Hindsight: Phases of New Parenthood — Phase 3

Jenny Cox
Jenny Cox
Sep 8, 2018 · 2 min read

Phase 3: The two parent/supported reality: Duration 7+ days; baby is now 1+ week old

  • You have made a division between where you live and where you sleep. If you’re lucky you even have a third space for feeding and changing.
  • You militaristically feed and change your baby with your partner’s help.
  • Ideally your partner is doing all the household chores including grocery shopping, cooking/making simple meals, laundry, and whatever other sort of cleaning is essential.

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