How do I Take Care of Everyone?

:snoo_shrug: Requesting Advice

Hey everyone, i’m a first time dad to a baby boy who’s almost 3 weeks old. I love this baby boy and my partner more than anything, but I’m genuinely scared that I’m not remotely close to doing enough for either of them. I’m trying to make sure everyone is fed and we’re on a schedule as best as possible especially with feedings and I’m trying to take care of the chores around the house so my partner doesn’t have to do them.

It’s also been difficult because we haven’t had the opportunity to go to the store to get groceries because we’re both incredibly anxious about leaving and taking him to the store and getting him sick as a result and so we’ve been relying on like frozen foods but we’re kinda sick of the same thing over and over again and just want something nutritious and filling to eat.

I feel bad if I take a nap or sleep in a little bit or try to clean myself up because I don’t want anyone to be mad at me for doing those things and then I feel neglectful just for stepping away for a moment.

I just don’t know how to feed everyone and take care of everyone and take care of myself all at the same time and I just wanted to come in here for help because I really have no idea what to do and I’m just scared I’m not doing enough.

Posted Jun 7, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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