Thanks for your emails. I guess I will have to let things slide and just keep up with essentials. Freezing food is a good idea but DH hates re-heated/left over food as for some strange reason he thinks its not fresh food-go figure?!? He will just have to lump it though or cook himself.
I plan on joining plenty of play groups etc when we move with DD as she's very busy now with friends/library and it tires her out otherwise she doesn't have a day sleep which I really want her to keep having!!
Am thinking maybe occassional care for her one day a week also now shes turned 2 and possibly a cleaner/ironer once a week as not sure I'd need full time help with an au pair.
Thanks again for your replies its reassuring to know others have done it and coped.
I just wanted to let you know I did it as a new migrant with no family. My house was messy but my babies (15 mths apart) were happy and we were all fed. Just take each day as you go, make the most of whenever you have some time, be it to clean or to sleep.
I also agree with the suggestion of joining a playgroup. And look into ordering your food through the internet and get home delivery. It takes a huge task off your hands and lets you plan meals in advance so you always have what you need when cooking.
I'll be in a similar situation to you although my first is oldest. I'm not going to be able to walk, bend, stand very well after the birth and DP works odd hours meaning that he's not home at dinner/bed time for one week out of every two. We have no family to help.
I'm thinking about getting a babysitter for the really rough hours say between 4-7pm so that they can look after the kids while I'm looking after dinner or vice-versa. So not all day, just crunch time when one pair of hands won't cut it.
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