August 15, 2023 - Mom Wife Wine

Get What You Need – Preparing For Parenthood

You should get everything you’ll need for your baby before they’re here. You don’t have to do this all in one go, as you can build up during pregnancy. Other things can come later when the baby is born but try to get them before they’re necessary. The important thing is that they have what they need, and you know you can give them somewhere safe and stable.

Consider writing out a list of what is needed. This list should include the basics such as diapers, wipes, clothes, blankets, somewhere to sleep like a baby bassinet rocker, and whatever else you can think of. You might also want a changing table (click here to decide if you’ll need one).

Prepare For Sleepless Nights

Something that you can never fully prepare for is the sleepless nights that are going to start. Not all babies have trouble sleeping, and some sleep through the night pretty fast. But, there are many sleepless nights for most parents. Sometimes this is because their baby is sick or they just aren’t sleeping for seemingly no reason. It’s tough to prepare for, and you won’t completely understand what it’s like until you have been there.

Understand It’s Not All Sunshine And Rainbows

We don’t want to be a downer, but people often only advertise the amazing parts of becoming a parent. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows because it involves worrying about your child constantly, wondering if you’re doing the right thing, and asking yourself whether you are good enough to be a parent. It’s hard, but it’s worth it.

Recap: Preparing For Parenthood

We hope that now you have a better understanding of the fact that preparing yourself for parenthood is going to be tough. There are so many things that you need to try and get yourself ready for, and the truth is that you’re likely not going to be able to prepare to the extent that you think you can. The important thing is that you do your best and understand that everything is about to change.

As summer turns to autumn, drawing towards the end of the year, focus on getting your home ready for winter. It doesn’t matter if you go from heat to snow in the blink of an eye or if your weather remains consistent; you need to get your home in order and ready for autumn. Getting ahead helps prepare your home for winter, ensuring comfort throughout the season changes.

HVAC Service and Repairs

Your HVAC system is likely what you rely on to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. To avoid the rush of breakdown repairs or finding out your HVAC isn’t working correctly when you need it to, book in for a residential hvac maintenance or repair now to ensure it is working as required when you need it. Signs of an HVAC under stress include increased sounds, increased energy consumption, lower output, burning smells, broken thermostats, or the unit blowing warm air instead of cold. If you spot any of these signs, have a repair booked immediately.

Deep Clean to Prepare Your Home For Winter

As the weather changes, so will your habits at home. During the summer, more people throw parties, have the windows open, and generally spend more time outdoors. Over this period, your home will have come into contact with many environmental contaminants and allergens. When autumn rolls around, booking a domestic cleaning service or doing a deep cleaning yourself can be a good idea. Focus on the commonly overlooked areas, including under appliances and furniture, baseboards, door knobs, light switches, and up toward the ceilings and corners of the wall. Consider washing down all painted walls and wood, deep cleaning carpets and rugs, and even inside kitchen cupboards. It provides a fresh, clean start to signal the end of summer and the beginning of the cozy season.

Gutters and Roof

This is especially important if you live in an area that experiences drastic weather changes frequently. Living in regions with heavy rainfall or hurricane seasons means debris can damage your roof and gutters.

Even if you don’t experience these weather events, your roof, and gutters will still be under strain from the general environment, birds, and trees. Check for any blockages in the drains, broken tiles, or pieces of roofing material in your gutters. Inside, look for drafts upstairs inside your roof cavity or even wet patches that can indicate a hole. Hire professionals to get onto your roof and check everything so you can head towards the end of the year confident your roof and gutters are in good shape with no damage that will cause you issues down the line.

Recap: Prepare Your Home For Winter

Preparing your home for winter is about more than changing your decor from cozy pumpkins and warm brown shades. By taking care of these three things sooner, you can reduce the risk of significant damage or repairs come autumn.