You already have your baby in your arms, you have been discharged and you are back at home. It is normal that at go home with the newborn You feel a little bewildered and have a small mood downturn. Ideally, count on the help of someone you trust during the first few weeks until you are recovered.
You still feel sore and tired from lack of sleep and at all times meeting the demands of the newborn. The hormonal rearrangement and the feeling of not being able to take care of the baby one hundred percent can trigger the so-called maternity melancholy, very common in postparturients. But, even if at the beginning you are overwhelmed by the responsibilities and believe that you will not be able to deal with the care of the house and fulfill the role of mother, you will soon be recovered and everything will return to normal. It will take a few days to meet your baby's needs and accommodate the pace of life of the house with the new inhabitant. You will need someone, if you are trustworthy like your mother, your sister or a better friend to take care of some household chores, such as food and cleaning since you will not be able to move much. Or to stay with the baby while you can sleep to regain strength.
If you don't have extra help, don't worry about housework. At this time the priority is your baby and needs all your attention. If the house is somewhat uncontrolled a few days, it is not so important. And one tip: take advantage of sleeping while the baby sleeps.
