Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't?

well if you have a husband or the father of your child around, or even your mother close by then maybe they will be able to take the baby every now and again so that you can simply take a nap or pamper yourself. Go get a mage, your hair done, nails done, go shopping, etc. IF you dont have anyone to rely on, then maybe just relax in a warm bath. Depending on how old the baby is, you could sit him/her in a bouncy seat in the bathroom. If the baby is older and able to walk then let him/her in the bathroom while you relax. If you dont want to do that then wait til baby is napping or sleeping at night and take a bubble bath, light some candles and read a book or listen to music. It can be very difficult to relax, I never get the chance to, but only because i work full time. I come home at 3:00am and by that time the kids are already in bed for 4 or 5 hours so they wake up around 8 and I am up for the day. I take a nap with them around noon for an hour or so. Just think of things you appreciate doing, and try to make a few minutes out of everyday to do them such as reading a book, listening to music, singing with the baby, walking around the block, going to the park etc....good luck and it gets easier as they get older!