What has been going on ?? I'm so lost

[Former_Member]

So I have been super busy with my husband, my son, a few family emergencies and now I'm super busy getting ready for the new baby. I'm getting a little worried I have been trying to stock up but I have not been able to list as many items as I would like. I'm due on November 13 and I'm a bit worried that I might miss all the holiday fun on Etsy I haven't even been able to see what's going on with the holiday boot camp :/ any advice on how to handle all this commotion?

[SweetDStationery]

Hi Citali - Congrats on your new baby!! Don't feel bad about not being able to tend to your Etsy shop as much as you'd like - you have much more important things to look forward to - your new little one!! Family first! If you can't participate as much as you'd like to this holiday season, there will always be next year!

[Plantcycled]

Congrats on the new baby! I wouldnt worry about it as Janelle said Family comes first. Im in the same boat with school but dont sweat it, there is always next year and you can work on new things when you get a chance to.

[Former_Member]

Congrats on the baby!
As far as keeping up with Etsy, as Janelle and Ashley already mentioned, family first. But the good thing about this team is that we stay active and continue to discuss all the new things going on. So if you really feel the need to catch up. just read the discussion posts and you will be all caught up with what's going on. As for stock in your shop, you'll get to it when you can! Isn't that part of the beauty of having your own business ;) Don't stress about it!!!

[Former_Member]

Thank you and yeah family always first and hopefully next year I will have the time this year has been hectic. Hopefully this baby is as calm as my little man was he was a peaceful baby and an all night sleeper.

[Former_Member]

I think you should probably be in as low a state of stress as possible for delivery. Bringing a new life into the world trumps a lot of things in my book and you should focus on that. Do what you can and don't worry if you can't. Congratulations on the baby!

[Former_Member]

Congrats on the baby!! Have I put that together correctly? That you have a son who just turned 1 & are about to have another? That's how my kids are.... 14 months apart. And girl, those first years are BUSY! With 2 in diapers, just trying to do grocery shopping & keep your sanity takes all you have. Be gentle with yourself sweetheart. Mine are almost 3 & just turned 4 and things have only recently calmed down enough in my house to get any work done. But then again, both of mine are little fire crackers.....

[Former_Member]

Congrats on the upcoming little angel!! What an amazing and special time for you!! Enjoy that, we will all be here to make sure your shop gets lots of love!

I agree with Roxie, my girls are 18 months apart, first two years were way busy, calmed for a while, and now we have hit mouthy, hormonal (yes at 8 and 10) they act like 16 & 21.. lol and I hear the fun is just to begin...
Citali (Savor every minute of the little years) and Roxie (same for you, but prepare you only have until about 6 before the cocky comes out, and 8 before they only like you when your answer is yes.. lol..
I figure now it will be about 25 and my girls will think I am "ok, maybe even a little cool" again.. lol..

aww It's really all worth every minute of it though, time flies too fast and you wish you could stop the clock! Nothing compares to the joys and fulfillment of being a parent though, and I am so very happy for your upcoming bundle of joy!!