We are a military family im 21 and hubby is 23 we have a 10 month old and just got some suprise news we are expecting number 2!! Very excited but im scared of what life will be like.
2006-08-20 16:54:35 · 13 answers · asked by Sascha R 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I was petrified when I found out I was having another baby. Our daughter was only 9 months old then, but I was actually already 3 months prego. You know what. It is not easy. there are days when I want to tear all the hair out of my head crawl in the closet and hide. But I would do it the same way all over again. I never had the chance to get MY life back. I was still living in a state of chaos when our son came along. So, to have to go through night feedings and sleepless nights was easier than with our first. I have a great little girl who loves her brother and has no jealousy issues because she was too young to really have any. We took her to every Dr. appt and never said No don't go near the baby. She is involved in everything he does. my house is always a mess, I have to do at least 1 load of laundry everyday, I have to take showers with one or the other if I want to have one at all, and I love it and would never change a thing. Infact if I was to do it all over again I would have gotten pregnant with number 2 sooner. My advice to you is to involve #1 with everything to do with #2. and remember #1 needs you more than #2 for the first little while. A newborn eats sleeps and poops. A toddler needs to play sing dance and interact. Good luck and Congratulations!!!!
2006-08-20 17:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by ploobis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have 2 under 2. My son was 2 1/2 when my daughter was born, but it was crazy! So I can't tell you to be prepared, because there is nothing quite like it! Make sure you have lots of help in the beginning. Try to have all your big transitions such as potty training, or big boy/girl bed already done before the baby gets there, with months to spare. You other child may feel a bit crowded when the new baby gets here, but they will be fine. Give them lots of attention and lots of one on one time when the baby does arrive. Make it a fun and exciting time to become a big bro/sis.
At least you can think of it this way, your older child won't get too spoiled with another child on the way. I'm so glad we had our 2nd when we did. :)
You are in my thoughts! I hope everything goes well with you!
2006-08-20 17:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by the_proms 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL!! Its a NIGHTMARE! J/k. I have a 7 year old a two year old and a 5 month old. My two year old was only 19 months old when I had my baby It was hard at first but you adjust. I would defiantly recommend that if you don't have a snuggli that you get one. It has saved my life. Also make sure you let your older child help in taking care of the baby it will make him/her feel more included and less jealous. But on the bright side your babies will be close enough in age to be great friends while growing up.
2006-08-20 17:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I only have one, but I know it is very crazy to have two.
When I was 16, I baby sat my mother's friend's two sons for four whole days. One was 6 months, one was 19 months old. It was crazy. Of course the 6 month old needed more care so I paid more attention to him because his brother was more capable of surviving without constant attention. Every 5 minutes, his older brother would start running around, taking things and hiding them, hiding in and under things, and crying. I had to chase him for hours every day and in the end I had to deal with the little one who in the mean time pissed and crapped, drooled everywhere, managed to wiggle on his side, was very hungry, and wouldn't stop crying!
I had to play with him and stop his crying, give him a little bath, put his clothes in the wash, put on a fresh diaper, put on new clothes, feed him, and play with him again! I didn't even get to finish that all at once, in between, his brother started getting fussy and needed attention while the little one still needed care!
ahh! My head is spinning just remembering that.
It was very hard.
Get ready...
2006-08-20 17:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by Stella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it truly is common to experience broody good when you've had a touch one yet this decreases in time. Having 2 very close mutually is very exertions. once you attain the negative twos you'll particularly have your artwork decrease out searching on your newborn's temperament. i for my area wouldn't have coped yet there are moms who do. From a health perspective in spite of the reality that it truly is staggering to attend till your first is a minimum of a 12 months old so as that your body can totally get better. Getting pregnant interior a 12 months of giving beginning gives you an higher danger of miscarriage, abnormalities, stillbirth, hemorrhage and espresso beginning weight so for yours and your infant's health it truly is staggering to carry off for a lengthy time period.
2016-11-05 06:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by falls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first few weeks will be sleepless, more so than with one, because you cant sleep when the baby sleeps when you have a toddler. Make sure you have help and some one able to take one or both so you can rest, once the little one gets into a schedual it will be easier. Best of luck!
2006-08-20 17:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by paganrosemama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the most frustrating and rewarding experience ever. In fact, I have even gone for another so we'll have 3 under 3.
I love them so much. yes, it is trying but it is also so much fun. The girls are now getting so long and playing together, chasing each other etc.
2006-08-20 18:54:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pure hell on earth. Don't plan on getting any rest of any kind for a good 5 years. Congratulations. Just keep reminding yourself ... they are only little once and this too shall pass. When it does you will miss it.
2006-08-20 17:00:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be a little crazy, but fun. Get some help, especially in the beginning.
2006-08-20 17:00:50 · answer #9 · answered by seatonrsp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol my son is going on 3 and i am 3 months pregnant...what fun u are going to have i feel for you
2006-08-20 17:00:51 · answer #10 · answered by Deshawn & Keshawn's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋