Hindsight: Phases of New Parenthood — Phase 7

Jenny Cox
Jenny Cox
Sep 8, 2018 · 9 min read

Phase 7: Looking to the future: Duration 6+ weeks; baby is now 9+ weeks old

Things get more complicated as you begin to plan for your go forward life as a family. This multi-faceted existence is both welcome and daunting. It requires you to think and live in several dimensions and engage across varied dynamics both within and outside of the home.

Day-to-day home life:

  • You are very comfortable alone with the baby.
  • You are really getting the hang of this parenting thing. You are…

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