Getting help? So I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. My mom is unable to stay with me or help me in June due to medical stuff…

Prycero- omg I forgot about my boost and ensure drinks!!! Good reminder! Ooo and granola bars!!!!

More like I’m also concerned about my husbands cooking for my 2 year old ☹️ too. I have to keep remembering to eat healthier if I’m gonna try to breastfeed longer this time!

Jael- loveeee the crockpot idea! I guess I can prep it all ahead of time and freeze in my deep freezer and pull out as needed!

I’m not too worried about after month 5 or so- when the baby actually starts sleeping longer but the first month esp is about survival!! THanks for the idea!!

I agree with @jael don’t stress yourself out financially or maybe just have someone come do a clean once a month just to feel better!

As for cooking I just really have tons of fruit in my fridge, yogurt, peanut butter on toast and some boost shakes on hand the first few months - I didn’t even bother with cooked meals! Maybe pick some easy mini meals ahead of time to get rid of that meal prep pressure.

It’ll all work out :)

Well love my suggestion is to prep crock pot freezer meals and as fast as cleaning just relax you will have just had a baby so no everything doesn't have to be spotless all the time.Don't go broke hiring people there are ways around this.Definitely use pinterest to find a good amount of info on the meals.With cleaning I had a schedule like

MON- Kitchen

Tues-Bathrooms

Wed-Bedrooms

Ect just whatever works for you but if it's going to cause a financial strain don't even think about it because lack of finances can be an even bigger stress then you want after a baby

Prycero and Jael- oh it’ll be financially brutal and I’ll be totally poor but with my first I ended up with a hernia and tore 3 stitches within the first week postpartum because i was doing so much as is and that was with my amazing mom’s help. I’m terrified of leaving everything in my husband’s hands if I get a c section this time and we have a 2 year old too!

Mia- I’m in awe of moms who did it by themselves! Half the time I’m so tired I’m non functioning.

Girl I wish I could do all that lol but for real if your considering the help with the baby hire before and just observe with your other child.

Hiring a cook or cleaning service ... only in my dreams!

If you can do it, why not!

Good Question. I Would Feel Funny About A Stranger Helping Me Out As Well. I Guess I Watch Too Much Lifetime. I Would Definitely Check References & Trust Your Instinct. Either Way, I Just Believe If Will All Work Out. My Cousin Is Single With Twins & A 6 Year Old. She Became Single When The Twins Were 7 Months. I Believe If She Can Make It I Can & So Can You. My Youngest Is 14 Months!!