Looking back at David’s first few weeks of life, it felt like such a blur! I do feel like things went much more smoothly this time around. I can attribute this to:
- Being more relaxed in general.
- Feeling more prepared and knowing what to expect.
- Accepting help. Of course when Anna was born, Jon and I tried to do everything ourselves…
That being said, I have three tips to share with the new moms out there:
- Make your bed. Even if the rest of the house is in a state of chaos, completing this small task each day will make you feel accomplished and like your home is under control.
- Put some makeup on. No, you aren’t leaving the house. Yes, you may be living in your spit-up-upon sweat pants, but do yourself a favor and put some under-eye concealer on and some lip gloss. It will do wonders for your self image.
- Accept help. When your mother-in-law offers to do your laundry, don’t be embarrassed by your underwear. Just smile with appreciation and point her to where you keep the detergent.
- Consider hiring some help to do the things you just can’t get to. When David was born, we really struggled with getting the grocery shopping done. I didn’t want to bring David out to the stores with all the germs, and let’s face it – a two-year-old really isn’t a great shopping buddy either. I was SO grateful to Lauren from Leave it to Lauren for taking care of this for me. I simply gave Lauren my grocery list and she returned promptly with my entire wish list. I didn’t even have to leave the house. By allowing Lauren to do my grocery shopping for me, I was able to focus on taking care of my newborn and giving my toddler some much needed attention.
Lauren doesn’t just do grocery shopping – her company offers home organization, errand services, child care, pet sitting and more. Check out Lauren’s website for a complete list of services. Lauren is like a good friend who swoops in and does you a huge favor to make your life easier. For a limited time, Lauren is offering blog readers a 20% discount off services. Just mention “Letters FromLaLa” to receive your discount.
