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 so I am debating hiring a doula but I’m just not comfortable with a stranger handling my newborn. I’m also going to have a toddler around this time too as well as a newborn.
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.
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!!
can wic help me with a newborn car seat
I broke down at my moms house today ... because of the debt we owe and Passover is coming and it’s a very expensive holiday ... it was just way too much .... my mom i guess told my brother that I’m suffering and he called me over and asked me why i didn’t just ask for help, and offered to help when i need it . And gave me basically 4K to help for the month and if i need more to ask ... now one thing about me , is that i will suffer silently and won’t ask for help.... I’ve always been that way. ...

Me and my princess first time getting epidural and I’m numb from legs is this normal i can’t walk good yet
Y’all I’m so happy my son pooped on the potty today
So my doctor told me I’m can’t take anything to help me sleep. I’m supposed to drink “ Caramell tea” instead 🙄which is pointless
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!