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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DH only took one week off for DC#2.  DC#1 was in daycare so it was really not an issue.  Can you try to find a part-time nanny share for the older child or hire a mother's helper?  You should post at the career center at your local college.  I have a friend who did this with great success.
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OP here.

We do have a mother's helper. She'll come during the witching hour (after school for her, 4-7pm for us) to take DC1 to the park, feed DC dinner and eventually give DC a bath.

Right now she comes once a week - that's when I deep clean the house. It works well, I talked to her and she's willing to come 4 days a week when DC2 comes along.

I'll give the pre-school some thought. I didn't want to start now or around the due date because it will be a lot of transition for DC1 to go through. We're also potty training so there's some changes happening already. This is all so overwhelming... I was so sure my mom would get her visa this time around :([/quote]

You will be just fine.  Stressed, sure, but you will be fine!

Potty training may regress once the baby comes.  Go easy on your oldest.  Have an emergency box of new items for your first child, a "sanity box".  It may include a few special movies, Crayola Magic paints and markers, new books, and random project supplies.

Remember to use the mother's helper to give yourself a break from both babies.  Good luck![/quote]

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