Different methods work for different families – I don’t tend to keep a list but I have a very good memory.

It certainly is a big change becoming a mum. I keep lots of lists and checklists and we have a shared e-calendar that my hubby and I use to keep track of everything. But it is still crazy sometimes trying to get everything done.

To be honest I try to plan around appointments, work and household duties but I am not very good at it…
I am thinking that I probably should plan a little more, particularly as the time draws nearer to being on maternity leave (well actually I am casual so it will just be a particularly long break between shifts)

Sometimes I can’t be bothered to plan the upcoming week but then I suffer for it that week. I always feel a bit lost, things creep up on me and I generally feel quite stressed about it all. Just easier to make the time!

I like to plan but I do find with kids it can be a bit difficult and at time you just have to go with whatever the day throws you!

I like to plan and organise and I use planners, calendars and other organisational tools to keep track of everything and to stay ‘on track’.

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  • • mom94125 replied
    • 13 Jan 2016 , 11:33 am

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  yep mark things down on calculators. if you lose track of the day, make it a habit to cross off the day before’s date.

yeah i have a book which i write everything into and this helps me keep track of everything, bills, school stuff etc.

I love planning! It makes life so much easier. And you actually get to do so much stuff if you just plan it.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 13 Jan 2016 , 7:30 pm

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  Planning does mean you get stuff done! Everything needs to be prioritised.

We plan ahead on a weekly basis but I dont write it all down. Different things work for different mums

Different people find different things work. It can be pretty hard to plan sometimes; kids are unpredictable, health issues can’t always be anticipated, and so on. I find a plan helps me (even if I have to abandon it), but that might not work for everyone.

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  • • mom165081 replied
    • 08 Jan 2016 , 11:44 pm

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  I tend to agree with you. I have tried getting back to work, but had to give up my preference on the job front as it was just too much for everyone else. I still juggle a lot to keep on top of everything.