8 months along AND a 2 year old?

Question

I am finally 8 months along, and I also have a 2 year old. My husband works the night shift, so both the children and the house work will be up to me. We have no family in the area that are available to come stay with us, and I was wondering if any one had any tips for me? Any tricks that can make the transition a bit easier. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

smoke some weed

Answer 2

Triage.  Some housework is necessary when you have a 2-year-old because they get into everything!  But make a list of what absolutely has to be done and what can slide some days.  Get the clorox wipes to wipe everything down if you don't have time for a full cleaning.

Also - nap time is for napping if you are exhausted after being up all night - and for cleaning if you aren't. :)

And most importantly - just because your husband works the night shift doesn't mean he can't do ANYTHING!  He'll be awake while he's home some of the time, right?

Answer 3

It may sound hard, but forget the housework for a while and focus on yourself and your children. The housework will always be there. Your health and your children are way more important. If you can afford it, hire a person to come and help you clean up once a week. Then you won't feel as crazy about it.

Answer 4

My boys were 14 mos. apart and my husband worked also. Your children are more important,hon. Your husband will have to make some transitions also. He will have to realize that he is going to lose his sleep also. During the day, he will need to give some time to be with you and the babies. This is not just about you and the babies, they are his too. Start preparing him too.

Answer 5

I am a mother to a 3yr old and a 2yr old not even a year apart. I was terrified to go home when I had my little girl. everyone told me how hard it was going to be and I was going to go crazy. I'm not quite crazy yet and my house is still never clean, lol you have to learn to deal with your health first then the kids then the house. Your husband needs to understand that for a couple of months he may have to pick up the slack. My husband very grudgingly does the dishes to this day when he gets home from work. because he has had the pleasure of spending a whole day with the babies and knows that its im possible to get anything done. I have only recently mastered the laundry and the toys in the livingroom my best advice is to know that it's ok to find you time. For sanity sake you have a to ahve a time out every day even if you go to the store for 20 min to have quiet time from small people good luck