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School holidays with newborn

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MaltedMilk88 · 19/06/2024 08:46

Due our 2nd next month, eldest is at school and breaking up about the time due to give birth.
What do we do? Recovery could be a pain if have to have a c section
Already feeling so bad for my eldest that they aren't going to be able to do anything much because of newborns arrival
Any tips to help us navigate until September?!

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MaltedMilk88 · 19/06/2024 08:53

Piddypigeon · 19/06/2024 08:49

You just get on with it and get help from family and friends where possible. Holiday club?

Are you a lone parent?

I know you're right and we will get on with it, just feeling bad for not being able to offer the "usual summer"
No not a lone parent but we have our own business and with me being out of action with the baby DH will be picking up all the slack there

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MigGirl · 19/06/2024 08:53

To be honest, I found having a second easier, granted it was autumn term so DD was in preschool during the week.

But does your oddest school have a holiday club? I would often send mine when little for a couple of days for a break. Then after a few weeks babies are very portable so you can take them out yourself doing activities once you are feeling more recovered. Good luck and hope everything goes well .

ToddlerMumma · 19/06/2024 08:53

Check out sports camps/holiday clubs. There are some running at schools or leisure centres. Have a lovely summer!

Greenlittecat · 19/06/2024 08:53

Aww congratulations!

Depending on your birth, you just crack on really. Newborn goes to activities/days out with your older child either in a sling or in the buggy.

I spent about a week at home with each of mine and then it was all systems go!

Personally, I'd be warey of sending your 6 year old to a holiday club if it's not something they normally do so they don't feel "pushed out" by the new baby.

Ohmydreams · 19/06/2024 08:52

Congratulations! I think the age of the oldest is Important here.

Maybe some of your child's friends mums,if already taken their own child to abc might take.yours for a few hours too in those first few weeks.

Did you have a section with your first ?

BlondeFool · 19/06/2024 08:51

Will your DP/DH be on paternity leave?

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MaltedMilk88 · 19/06/2024 08:50

Whinge · 19/06/2024 08:48

How old is your eldest child?

Are there any fun holiday club / activities they might like to do? Even if it's only for a few hours it will keep them busy and also give you time to rest.

6, yes that's a good idea I could hunt out some clubs!
Very into sports and outdoors
Usually we'd do national trust type day trips, a few days somewhere like the lakes and a typical summer holiday

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Singleandproud · 19/06/2024 08:49

How old is the oldest? Holiday clubs and activity clubs for the first few weeks. Or if you have a garden deck it out with play things so you can sit outside and supervise.
One of you can still do cinema/bowling etc activities even if it's in the later afternoon / evening

Piddypigeon · 19/06/2024 08:49

You just get on with it and get help from family and friends where possible. Holiday club?

Are you a lone parent?

iratepirate · 19/06/2024 08:48

Why won’t you be able to do much? Newborns are the easiest to slot into the daily routine. Just pop them in the pram or the sling and go outside with your DC, to the park etc.
(Obviously notwithstanding recovery time).

Whinge · 19/06/2024 08:48

How old is your eldest child?

Are there any fun holiday club / activities they might like to do? Even if it's only for a few hours it will keep them busy and also give you time to rest.