#2 is barely even a topic of conversation as a possibility for us but this morning, a few things dawned on me that I want to remember when #2 comes along:
- Nap when the baby naps. (will be tough if M is a toddler at home)
- Get help with nursing from Day 1 and advocate until I get the answer that I need/want so that I can continue to nurse
- Start to lay the baby down awake to go to sleep. Then rocking will be a little treat instead of necessity.
- Let people help me. With everything.
- Don't feel guilty or ashamed to get a family member to watch the baby so that D & I can have some marriage time.
- Save up enough money to pay someone to clean the house.
- Get in the habit of using a cloth diaper system.
- Get 2-3 glass Dr. Bronner's bottles. The plastic ones don't get nearly as clean as I would like them to (although I am sure that I am a bit obsessive)
- Get in an exercise, eating, & showering routine right away so that I always remember to take those minutes for myself to make ME feel good.
- Don't be afraid to let others know when I am feeling lonely or when I am needing some time to myself.
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