First time mom here. Any suggestions for getting through busy season with a small child?

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Boundaries. Communicate them to your teams and stick to them I.e. dinner time, bedtime, etc.

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Outsource as much as you can your personal life. Cleaning lady, laundry services, food delivery services, etc! You also should communicate your boundaries, like someone else mentioned, to your team / but also husband/partner. Have a good schedule and stick to it. Also remember - you are not saving humans - it's only numbers... it helps put things in perspective!

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