Fourth child blues

[Mrs1990]

Probably a slight exaggeration with the title. I am thrilled to be having a fourth child 😊. Due in 5 weeks. However I’m so overwhelmed with everything else going on in my life I feel like I won’t be able to cope with a new baby. I know in reality I will but wow...I’m soooo overwhelmed.
I can never keep up with the housework...feel like we live in permanent chaos. Whenever Iv cleaned or organised it’s destroyed quicker than it took to do. I also have a 15mo that is glued to me...that’s absolutely fine I love it...but have yet to master how I am going to sit for hours nursing and take good care of him.
Then the older two are fine...but with school runs and a million pieces of homework and reading and hobbies and attention. I can’t help but feel like wtf have I done 😬.

Kids seem to be at catching everything atm which doesn’t help. I do have a super helpful husband but he works long long hours. And well I just don’t have any spare time for him if I’m honest 🤣🤣

Completely Moany message but I could honestly do with some helpful advice before I have a breakdown!!

My fourth was easily the easiest and an absolute joy. I was very relaxed about looking after a home and kids by then and a routine made it all run smoothly.
My older children loved the baby and were big enough to help, amuse and feed him. Involve your others and use their help.
A big family is good for the kids and you’ll find it all easier than you think.