Schedule a date night away from the home and your baby once a week. Treat this time together like all your other important appointments and write it down on your calendar. If you can’t get away that often, at least shoot for once a month. Try to plan ahead. Since this time is precious, you’ll want to make the most of it.

Agree to leave the baggage of the day and the household behind. Focus on enjoying each other’s company, whether just sitting across the table over a nice dinner or doing something more active. Work hard not to let yourself obsess about the baby, and don’t feel guilty about leaving him or her at home without you for a few hours. It’s common, even healthy, for first-time moms to feel the need to get away from the daily grind of motherhood every now and then. After all, you’re only human. Give yourself a break.
 
Taking time for the two of you as a couple can actually go a long way in helping you feel more energized in your role as mom. You will be amazed at how just a few hours away can help lower your stress levels, feed your spirit and bring the whole family closer together. As they say, "When mama’s happy, everybody’s happy." Why not try making a permanent commitment to having regular date nights with your mate?

It will help to keep your relationship strong and set a wonderful example for your children.