Hiya,
First of all CONGRATULATIONS on the forthcoming arrival of your second baby! I hope your c-section works out well.
Having only been using EASY for a few weeks with my DS, 14 weeks old, I am by NO means any expert. I just had a few thoughts that I would probably consider if it were me going through it for a second time (which hopefully I will do in a couple of years!)
> I wish I had started DS on EASY as soon as he was born - it would have saved 2 months of needless restlessness, frustration and upset for both of us while I didn't understand his cues or give him the benefit of a routine and structure to his day - next time, no matter what, I will be going straight for an EASY type routine.
> If your parents, in-laws and family are ever likely to care for your LO while little (babysitting for an hour, afternoon, weekend, etc), will you want them to follow the routine you have got into? If so, do you think they may as well get used to it straight away - call it training them ;o) Maybe you could write down what you'd like to establish, routine-wise and let everyone have a copy of the basics.
> Do you think that you will find it easier, while you are recovering from (major) surgery, to start the routine, or do you think (perhaps from experience) that it might be an added pressure that you don't need? Can you be strong-willed and let everyone know that what you say goes?
In my short experience, I've felt pulled in all directions by various family members when it comes to aspects of parenting, and one thing I'm quickly learning is that I have a good instinct and can make my own decisions - I started on AP, but quickly realised it was burning me out and not doing much for my DS! Next time, what I say goes, whether mother, mother-in-law or Nanny McPhee agree or not
Anyway, just my two cents!
Very best of luck with everything - I'll look forward to hearing how you get on...exciting times!
Mama
xxxx