DH will be gone starting tomorrow through Thursday evening late. I am internally (and externally to an extent) freaking out. How the hey am I supposed to manage with a nearly 17 month old and a nearly 4 month old?
Advice? Support? Hugs? Alcohol?
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What up their nap schedules? Do they do playdates together well?
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I am sure you will do great! Solo parenting seems daunting, but you'll be too busy to think about it. I would go grocery shopping today and meal plan. Food and cooking is the biggest pain in the butt for me.
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DH travels and I solo parent quite a bit.
I've figured out what works for us and sometimes I feel like solo parenting is easier than having my DH around!My kids are 21 months apart though..
I don't have too much advice, but don't be afraid to sit your son in front of the tv/ipad if you need to put the baby down for a nap or feed her!
And it's okay if your DD cries a little while you're tending to your son!
Good luck
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@mrbee: H's nap schedule is established - nine to eleven, three to four - but he's been known to sleep more or less. I think he's about to transition from two naps to one. Em doesn't really have a nap schedule yet. She sleeps when she wants.
As for play dates, we don't know any other moms with young children.
@Andrea: I think that's my biggest fear right now is cooking more than anything. I scrape by on breakfast, do okay during lunch, but suppers are DH's specialty.
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OH! Stock your fridge and pantry before he leaves!
Do you have family that can come by and help a little? -
@chopsuey119: No, my parents are about an hour away and those his parents live closer (30 minutes away), they left town today and aren't expected back until next weekend. I have a few friends you might stop by but otherwise I'm alone.
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@NaturallyCathy: maybe he can cook a few things tonight for you to freeze? I did crock pot dinners when DH was traveling. It's like barely cooking. I love it.
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Wine for when they go to bed. Maybe some frozen meals you can just throw in the oven for yourself.
Hope the week goes good.
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