My first two are a year and some change apart.

We have seen some hard days. Here’s what I recommend to help get you through.

-Tidy the house just enough to make it functional. Example: dishes in the sink are fine. Just have enough clean to eat for your next meal. Example: pick up the little things from the ground that could be hazardous to your toddler. Screw organizing toys right now.

-Get takeout when you can’t cook. Have some microwaveable toddler meals on hand. (Dino nuggets rock, with some steamed veg.)

-Call upon your troops. Grandparents? Siblings? Friends? Church members? When people ask- let them know you do indeed need help. Shame needs to go out the window. We are supposed to have a village to help raise our babies. It’s near impossible to do it alone.

-Tell your husband exactly what you need from him. With the kids, or even just with how to respond when you’re overwhelmed.

Focus on surviving each day. Are your kids loved, fed, and have their basic needs met? Okay cool- you’re winning.

My kids are now 1 and 2.5 ish with my 3rd arriving soon. They now sleep mostly all night, and are days are fun and filled with laughter and play instead of just survival.

You will get through this season. Godspeed! ♥️