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[quote=Anonymous]I feel like OP's wanting 24/7 care for the first three months, plus saying she was pressured into having the second so soon, plus being worried she won't have 1 on 1 time with older DD -- all this shows me she's anxious about the change, not lazy.  OP I think it's crap that you are having a kid before you're ready, but I think you'll fall in love with the little guy as soon as he's here.  If not, stay on top of it and take the PPD quizzes to make sure you're taking care of yourself and getting any help you need.

As to the baby nurse, I think it sounds like a good deal but he's drawn a line in the sand for whatever reason.  Can you think of a compromise that would still help you?  A friend used a post-partum doula for the first 3 months after her second, and it was very helpful because the doula takes care of mom, and mom takes care of the kids.  So she did light cleaning, cooking, laundry, and was an extra set of hands, but she had lots of childcare expertise (I think she was also an LC?).

Or could you get a night nurse 3-4 times a week?  Getting regular sleep will help you more than almost anything else, especially if dad is not hands-on.

Definitely move the cleaners to twice a week.[/quote]

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