Nesting!
I’m 27 weeks and feel like I started nesting weeks ago. I look at random things in my house every day and think “ugh I need to clean that/organise that asap because baby is coming soon”.
I guess I’m wondering when nesting starts for most people and if anyone has any practical tips for tidying up the house before baby arrives?
I’m really struggling to keep on top of housework between work and regular mum & wife tasks. I feel like every time I clean or organise something, my husband or toddler undoes it or makes a new mess for me to tidy!😅
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I've already made space for baby's things but haven't got anything waiting for the gender revel babyshower this month but once I find out I know I will be sorting things out like crazy. Is hard as i have 3 little ones and still working full time.
I tell my husband and our 9 year old to start tidying up after themselves as I'm not doing it while busy with a toddler and a new born amongst other things
I didn’t really nest on my first but feel like I started at 6 weeks on this one 😂 ripping through every drawer in the house to clear out space!
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Nesting!
I’m 27 weeks and feel like I started nesting weeks ago. I look at random things in my house every day and think “ugh I need to clean that/organise that asap because baby is coming soon”.
I guess I’m wondering when nesting starts for most people and if anyone has any practical tips for tidying up the house before baby arrives?
I’m really struggling to keep on top of housework between work and regular mum & wife tasks. I feel like every time I clean or organise something, my husband or toddler undoes it or makes a new mess for me to tidy!😅
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