Hindsight: Phases of New Parenthood — Phase 9

Jenny Cox
Jenny Cox
Sep 8, 2018 · 4 min read

Phase 9: The reality of time limitations & turning routine into ritual Duration 7+ weeks; baby is now 22+ weeks/5+ months old

Time limitations:

  • You are starting to get some love and playfulness back into your relationship with your partner. You want your one-on-one relationship (outside of being parents together) back.
  • There is an extremely limited amount of time to spend alone or with your partner. You have to decide what you are going to give up because it has been replaced with the time and energy…

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