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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A tough situation but I think workable. The first few weeks are going to be really hard -- it's just a big adjustment and the sleeplessness is real, even with a night nurse (especially if you are breastfeeding). If you can't have a family member come to stay during the first two weeks, I would recommend hiring a post-birth doula. She can come for a few hours every day (more if you want to pay for that) and will help you make the adjustment and just give you a break.

You need to be prepared not to be able to get in your music practice daily for the first couple weeks. It might happen, but you can't count on it. A lot depends on how your birth goes and how you feel during recovery. Some people feel great after a couple days, some need a lot longer. Give yourself room to recover and don't rush it because that will backfire on you down the road.

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Ha. Child interrupts. I meant to say:

Once those early days are over, you will get into a rhythm with naps and nursing that should allow you to get your practicing in. But concur with PP that daytime help may be more helpful than a night nurse.[/quote]

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