Are you getting ready to have a baby? Are you thinking about it? Are you already pregnant? If this is your second baby, then you probably know a lot of what I’m going to talk about here, but even if it is your second child or you’re contemplating having a second baby – how do you make way for baby?
When it comes to baby planning, there are always lots of items to get if you don’t have any left over from a first pregnancy. For example, you need a crib. You need a room to put the crib in and you’ll need some bedclothes to put on the crib. Now you’re going to need blankets, all kinds of blankets and if you were given a lot of receiving blankets, hang onto them – because you’re going to need them.
But there’s more than just items needed to make way for baby. You need to clear some mental space for baby too. After all, a new baby takes a lot of attention. They need you for everything. If you’re already pressed for time as it is, you may be wondering how you’ll cope with older children and a new baby or just the new baby.
Two things to remember: one there’s a lot in the rush and hustle day that can be put off for another day and two, if you’ve never had a child before you have no idea how creative you can get when you have a baby. You will become a one-armed champion at loading clothes, folding clothes, cooking, cleaning and yes, even running errands.
You’ll be amazed by how much you can do with a baby. Sure, you should really plan to spend the first few weeks after the baby’s birth taking it easy. This is good for both of you because baby needs a routine. Although some flies by the seats of their pants moms do just fine shaking it up all the time, most babies prefer to have a structure to their day.
The greatest thing about making way for baby is that while your life will certainly face new restrictions, it will also be a front row seat for some of the greatest adventures and premiere showing you can imagine. So if you’re ready to make way for baby, just start clearing some headspace out and get ready to enjoy yourself.