Need some support from fellow dads. Got a 2 year old and one along the way. First trimester is over but placenta has a hole and doc told mommy to take it real easy for the next month. Stressful

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I’m assuming you are connected to the right specialists at this point, right? Did they give you a sense of the plan beyond “take it easy”?

My wife was on bed rest for most of her pregnancy and it was hard- for all of us. It helped me to line up some help from friends, family, and a nanny. Don’t be afraid to outsource household chores/tasks and ask people to pick up kids and take them to do stuff to give you a break. I hired out yard mowing, house cleaning, got meal kits for “homemade” dinners, grocery delivery on occasion, and lined up sleepovers for the kids at grandma/grandpa’s house.

Good luck. I hope everything is ok with the pregnancy.

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That is tough. Are you connected to a perinatologist? Our perinatologist was such a badass and helped us more than our regular Ob could have. It’s good to know that this is something that could heal (or potentially heal).

It’s tough when grandparents can’t help with the real stuff that needs help. Is daycare off the table?

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Sorry to hear that buddy! Hope that all goes well for you and your child. I know how nerve wrecking that process of waiting can be

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Thanks buddy. I’m selfishly dreading the next few months since a lot of the onus will be on me to step up even more. Just pray for me

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You got this!

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Get the help you and your wife need.

Make sure to look up local FMLA rules. Here in MA, we have paid FMLA which would be useful for your situation.

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