u/Calm_Bookkeeper2909

Hey everyone, I’m due next month and trying to figure out the best plan for who should stay with me at the hospital after birth.

I’ll be there for around 4–5 days after a scheduled c-section and I’m only allowed 1 person to stay overnight.

Part of me really wants my husband there for the first night, but I also feel bad thinking about our 17 month old potentially looking for both of us at home.

At the moment I’m thinking of splitting the hospital stay between my husband and my mum.

How did you all handle it with a toddler at home? What worked best for you guys?

Hey mums, I currently have a 16 month old and I'm due with another next month. I'm looking into placing her in occasional/flexible care when needed (probably 2-3 times a week in the morning / afternoon). I currently live with my in-laws and my parents will also be available to help me for the first few months.

Has anyone had any experience with occasional/flexible care? What was it like? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Hi mums!

I’m due with my baby boy next month and he will have a 17 month age gap with my first (a girl), so I’d love any tips or advice on managing two under two as I’m starting to feel a bit anxious about it

For some context, we moved in with my in-laws about 5 months postpartum with my first as we needed the extra help. My FIL is semi-retired and my MIL works full time. My parents live overseas but will be coming over for 2–3 months and staying at their apartment about 45 minutes away.

My husband runs his own business, so his schedule is flexible but also pretty unpredictable.

This postpartum will be really different for me compared to last time, since my parents lived with us for the first two months. My first was also a pretty easy newborn, so I’m a bit nervous about the next one possibly being the complete opposite.

She’s currently sleeping through the night (aside from teething, sickness, regressions, etc.), which I know could change too.

I’ll also be having a C-section, so I won’t be able to carry my toddler for at least 6 weeks.

Any tips on how to prepare (mentally or practically) would be so appreciated! 🤍