I was almost getting used to the routine when there came a surprising news. We are expecting a new addition to our family soon. The nesting instinct has already kicked in a few months ago and I find myself busy in making lists, organizing, decluttering and making room for the new member of the family.

As I am planning to welcome my new baby, there are other things to consider too. I have a toddler who is becoming extremely naughty with every passing moment. I still don’t know what will be her reaction at having a sibling. I am going to post some of the tips to introduce your kid to the newest addition to your family in my coming posts. I am also looking forward to your suggestions, experiences and questions.

But today I am going to talk about preparing yourself for motherhood second time. I must say that knowing what to expect makes you feel a bit confident about your situation.

Becoming mother and then taking care of your child gives you the confidence of achieving something big. It makes you realize about the potential qualities that you have never known you have before becoming a mom.

I remember the first time I was expecting. I was afraid, excited and a bit apprehensive. I was not sure whether I will be able to handle a baby.

For this reason I researched, read and talked to my seniors a lot. Every one has their own story to tell but I must say that after all the preparation I was still not prepared. I had no inkling of what happened later.

I had to go through a lot of pain at first. Then for first few weeks of becoming mom I was wondering, Is there something good about being a mom?    

But all that hardship taught me a lot of things. I learned that leading a simple life has become quite difficult. With so many options and choices life has become complicated. But it is also up to us to make it simple. These days there are many blogs and books which focus on Zen and ways to make your life simple and easy. The more you work on making your life simple, the greater the chance of leading a peaceful life.

I know it is difficult to be a mom but I also know it is not impossible. I am again reading, researching and also open to advices from my seniors. Another thing I have learned is to prepare myself for the unexpected. You make plans but there are times when life throws something at you, you are least expecting. Therefore be ready to face the unexpected.

Making to do lists always help me stay sane. I may not be able to accomplish every thing listed on my to do lists but most of them are done.

I am making lists for the arrival of the new baby. While making lists I do not want to repeat the mistakes that I had done at first time. There were things that I bought I never needed. There were things that I needed the most but I didn’t know about them.

This time I want to conserve my energies by focusing on the real target, that is taking care of me and my family instead of collecting things for the baby she doesn’t know or care about. 

So keeping the topic in my mind, I am going to share some of the great reads I found on the internet by real moms. You are welcome to share your story through comments.

Save a Bundle on your new Baby

7 Ways to Prepare for a New Baby Without Shopping

The Things You Don’t Need (But They Say You Do) For a New Baby

Preparing for a new baby: What worked for me!