Advice for incoming second child Hi there, My wife and I…
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Advice for incoming second child
Hi there,
My wife and I are expecting our second child (due Feb).
We already have one boy (aged 2.5) and I’m seeking advice on what to expect from parents raising two toddlers.
Specifically:
\- What things can I be doing in advance to prepare for the first 3-4 months as we adapt to being a family of four? When we had our first born, I pre-made a bunch of meals and froze them in the freezer which was useful.
\- How crucial is having two cars? We currently get by with one. I’m a freelance camera op and use the car when I’m booked for work. Outside of that I wfh.
My wife predominantly wfh and when she needs to go to the office, she catches the train.
\- Au pair v daycare. Our son is currently is in daycare however due to the eye watering amount this costs it’s cheaper to get an au pair and have her help with two children.
\- Any items/services that you feel are totally worth the money and make your life easier?
\- any life hacks/tips?
\-Any financial products/programs worth looking into? (I’ve already set up 529 for our first born).
Context: We live just outside NYC in a nice suburb. Train station is 15 min walk. Our first born is a boy and we’re expecting another boy.
TIA.
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Hi there,
My wife and I are expecting our second child (due Feb).
We already have one boy (aged 2.5) and I’m seeking advice on what to expect from parents raising two toddlers.
Specifically:
\- What things can I be doing in advance to prepare for the first 3-4 months as we adapt to being a family of four? When we had our first born, I pre-made a bunch of meals and froze them in the freezer which was useful.
\- How crucial is having two cars? We currently get by with one. I’m a freelance camera op and use the car when I’m booked for work. Outside of that I wfh.
My wife predominantly wfh and when she needs to go to the office, she catches the train.
\- Au pair v daycare. Our son is currently is in daycare however due to the eye watering amount this costs it’s cheaper to get an au pair and have her help with two children.
\- Any items/services that you feel are totally worth the money and make your life easier?
\- any life hacks/tips?
\-Any financial products/programs worth looking into? (I’ve already set up 529 for our first born).
Context: We live just outside NYC in a nice suburb. Train station is 15 min walk. Our first born is a boy and we’re expecting another boy.
TIA.
#relationships
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