So much to change in just a few weeks =S

[<3 Mumofthreetobe <3]

Just wondering how to go about making so many changes to my DD routine in a short period of time? DD is 17mths atm, but within the next 13wks we have a lot that we want to or need to implement - including moving her to a bed from her cot, I wanted to start toilet training as she is very interested in the toilet, she begins daycare 1 day per week, I wanted to begin swimming lessons and to top it all off we have a new addition arriving at the end of March. DH & I said we'd tackle it in the new year and well now the new year is nearly upon us and we have no plan on how to go about it.

One thing I thought would help DD would be to keep her in her own room and move all the nursery stuff to the other room as she is comfortable running in and out of her room atm, playing with her toys etc and then we wouldn't have to stop her running into the new baby's room. Also, I was going to put her new bed in the exact same spot as where her cot currently is so she isn't too disorientated. Other than that, I've got nothing... what would be your tips during this busy time?

Thanks.

[FabFiona]

Sounds like a lot! I know you said she is interested in toilet training but personally (without knowing your daughter) I think it's too much. She might cope with all the change beautifully but the introduction of day care, bed and new bub might make it impossible.

As for bed, I'd get onto that one ASAP. We left ours too late (18 months difference between the boys) and ended up having to buy a new cot as our toddler wasn't interested when the baby got to sleep in the cot. I'd get her involved in buying the bed and linen. Is there a character she likes? My son was very keen to sleep in his bed when he had a Thomas the Tank Engine doona cover.

You'll just need to take your cues from her and see how she goes? If she's currently sleeping through the night and a bed disrupts that, personally, I'd keep the cot and beg, borrow or buy another. It's more important for you that she's sleeping through than being in a bed.

I probably sound a bit negative, but it's not all bad. My son doesn't like change much (men!) so we had a difficult time.

Good luck with it all.