The arrival of a new baby is all-consuming. In the early weeks, your waking hours are a cycle of feedings, diaper changes, and Googling “Is it normal for a baby to (fill in the blank).”
Mustering the energy—and attention span—for otherwise routine tasks like showering and paying bills can feel like a tall order. You’ll be lucky to remember what day it is, much less when your next credit card payment is due.
Do your future, sleep-deprived self a favor and start prepping your finances early into your pregnancy so things can run on autopilot for a while after the baby arrives….