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One of the greatest joys in life is growing your family. The pitter patter of children\u2019s feet all over your house is such a wonderful sound. Sometimes building that family can come with growing pains, though. Such as, how do you survive a pregnancy with a toddler in tow? It\u2019s no surprise that toddlers are a lot of work, and pregnancy can be exhausting. Here’s how you can manage pregnancy with a toddler when things feel nothing but crazy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No Expectations<\/b><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s face it, mommin\u2019 ain\u2019t easy! It\u2019s even less easy when you\u2019re running double duty.  So our biggest piece of advice is to go easy on yourself. There\u2019s no need to worry about making sure everything is perfect–you\u2019re already a super mom. Instead, know at the end of each day that you\u2019ve done your best, even if there are still dishes left in the sink, or you had delivery for dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plan, Plan, Plan<\/b><\/h3>\n

We cannot stress this enough. Spend a few minutes each night trying to plan for the morning. Having clothes set out (for you AND your little) and anything that needs to go out the door will change your mornings significantly. Know you have a family outing coming up? Plan a couple nights before. Don\u2019t let stress run your days–it\u2019s just another thing on your plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Little Hands Busy<\/b><\/h3>\n

Try as you might, you just won\u2019t always have enough time to entertain your toddler. Instead, find ways to keep the hands busy, so you can catch up on everything else. Invest in a treasure chest of coloring books, crayons, block puzzles and board books, or download some educational games on an iPad.  Anything that keeps little minds and hands busy will be your best friend.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Nap When They Nap<\/b><\/h3>\n

We know you hear it all the time with newborns:  \u201cSleep when they sleep!\u201d  But when you\u2019re pregnant and caring for a toddler, it\u2019s especially true. If you\u2019re putting your toddler down for a nap, resist the urge to rush through your to do list and instead, put yourself down for a nap, too. Growing a tiny human is exhausting, and it\u2019s important to make sure you stay well rested.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask for Help<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is so important. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help when you need it! Whether you ask your partner to take over so you can indulge in a nap or a bath, or parents to take over your toddler so you can go on a much needed date or just some time to breathe, don’t hesitate to ask.  Whatever you need, chances are you have friends and family are dying to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n

We know you\u2019ll do just fine, but taking some extra steps here and there can help maintain a semi-relaxing pregnancy experience. Make sure to always make your health a priority, and you\u2019ll do just fine.    <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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