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[quote=Anonymous]Hey, I'm sorry your mother can't be there to meet your children.  That sucks, big time, and I'm sure the emotions around that are probably getting in the way of making a practical plan.  Take a little time to just grieve and be upset and miss your mom.

And some practical things that helped us with our first:

1) Stock up on non-perishables, both food and things like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, toiletries.

2) Figure out now what things you use regularly you can order online--i.e., diapers and wipes from Amazon subscribe n save, etc.

3) Sign up for Amazon Prime, so anything you need for the baby, you can order and get free in two days.  Minimize errands that way.

4) Identify now a few places you can take your toddler and baby.  Where are a few good walking routes in your neighborhood?  Type up a list of five easy outings and tape them to your fridge to inspire you to leave the house once a day, briefly.

5) Have a heart-to-heart with your husband to talk about expectations and logistics when there is a second baby.  You don't want to spend the time he's home fighting.  Think through what you'll each need, how to tackle the issues.  Maybe he'll take the toddler on one special outing a week, so you get a little down time with #2 and #1 gets some special attention.

6) Figure out preschool options now, even if you don't take advantage of them immediately.  Have your research done.

Good luck![/quote]

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