DEAR WHITNEY, PREPPING FOR infant #2

Hiya pal,
When I was expecting with infant #2, I handled to get with the very first six months in denial that anything was truly going to modification in my life. I figure it’s kind of (Mother) Nature’s way. Sometime during that icky third trimester, I began to recognize that somebody new as well as helpless was going to online in our little house. as well as I had much better get prepared.

As a self-aware manage freak, I made a listing of all my huge as well as bit concerns, assigned them rough concern as well as due dates, then taped it to the wall above the household computer where I was sure Alec would see it.

Being a laid-back guy, he still needed my nagging to assist with most of these tasks. since other third trimester side impacts include insomnia as well as baby-brain, it truly assisted me compose these things down to keep them from floating around my brain at night.

First as well as foremost, I had a great deal of stress and anxiety about the stroller. The concept of strapping both youngsters down at the exact same time made me feel safe. I fretted about discovering the perfect stroller, having it in my home before the infant was born, as well as utilizing it ASAP to provide me a sense of manage over the whole situation.

That (understandable yet) irrational concept aside, the rest of my listing of prepping for infant #2 holds up quite well.

Since a second infant can come anytime — as well as I had some great good friends whose bundles shown up four weeks early — these dates show a possible early arrival.

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To keep it manageable, try to limit yourself to five absolutely must-do’s. Obviously, I fudged it for myself.

Car seat: cleaned as well as installed (Due date – 4 weeks); it was nice to get Holden accustomed to his new area in the car.

Childcare plan: who was on phone call before my mom shown up damaged down by time of day (DD – 4 weeks); I sent around notes regarding Holden’s care as well as get in touch with information to all the team members.

Bags packed: (DD – 4 weeks) I desired this done a month in advance so I might be prepared at a moment’s notice. however I didn’t surface this up until the day before Milo arrived. Oh bine. See our wonderful packing list.

Breast pump: parts as well as bottles cleaned, pump assembled, tubing replaced (DD – 4 weeks); I’m quite sure we missed this deadline

Baby clothes: cleaned as well as installed (DD – 4 weeks); I liked understanding that all the mini clothes (hand-me-down as well as new) were in their appropriate size designations so I might see if there were any type of spaces in coverage. keep in mind that the newborn phase goes extremely quickly.

Newborn diapers: (DD – 3 weeks); they will provide you some in the hospital, I have extras for you, as well as I will happily buy some on command; however this was something else that I felt like I truly needed in order to be prepared.

Is that more than five? Oops, I lost count.

Can’t believe I believed it was Critical

Stroller for two: bought as well as on hand (DD – 2 weeks); I would now hold out as long as is humanly possible. A expecting lady cannot potentially evaluate a stroller properly, largely since she can’t fold as well as lift it well. however likewise since she doesn’t yet understand what her kids will prefer/tolerate.

Este bine sa ai

Moby-like wrap (DD – 2 wks)

Nursing pads (DD – 2 wks)

Zinc, infant tylenol, gripe water (DD – 2 wks)

Pacifiers as well as Avent nipples (DD + 2 wks)

Another amazing miracle swaddling blanket (DD + 2 wks) — never happened, we just laundry our one all the darn time.

A much better diaper bag solution (DD + 2 wks) — never happened, we’re still winging it.

Soft as well as fluffy towel (DD + 2 wks) — never happened, great thing we barely bathe our new baby.

Hooter hider (DD + 2 wks) — I handled to borrow one as well as I’m grateful for it.

I’d likewise advise you to see what your shower brings, although I’m sure you’re already doing that.

Our wishlist as well as registry still holds up as a excellent checklist.

Multă dragoste,
your older good friend Heather

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