We're going to have another child when my child is 4.5 years. Curious what others found to be the most difficult or challenging part of having a second child.
2006-11-14 16:43:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am already pregnant - not predicting the future!
2006-11-14 16:52:30 · update #1
My wife's pregnancy was so bad, it nearly killed her. Neither of us were ready for that
2006-11-14 16:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suddenly we were a serious family of 4... Not just 2 working parents, with a beautiful little girl, but a serious family of 4!!! Holiday raffles are for families of 4. Cars are designed for 4 people (comfortably). Sounds strange, I know. It struck me as being more work (our daughter was 3 when our son was born. Your age spacing sounds more civilized!). It felt a little overwhelming for the first 3 months. The 2nd baby was fussy, and it was hard bathing and combing my daughter's curly hair, making dinner, etc. while trying to settle the baby. It became more of a juggling act. I used my baby automatic swing and it worked beautifully to give me a break. We also found that Mum and Dad could each take 1 child, putting them into the car, simple tasks like that. Overall, life became even richer. I knew how fast early babyhood goes, so I really enjoyed my little boy's pudgy legs and feet and I did my best to simply love the daylights out of both my children! I now have 3 children, and I LOVE being a mum, much better than being a lawyer. All the best to you and your family.
2006-11-15 00:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3.5 year old and a 1 year old. I think the hardest part about having 2 kids is that everything is twice as much work. Buckleing carseats, running errands, putting on coats,hats, gloves, just little things like that. I notice I think twice about going somewhere sometimes just because its alot more of a hassle. But when you see your 2 children laughing and playing together, and smiling at each other, it is so much worth the extra work. Good luck!
2006-11-15 01:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by hello 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess my experience will be different from yours, as #2 came less than a year from #1...I struggled with feeling like I was unable to meet both of their needs. Of course I couldn't be everything to everyone whenever they needed me, so I just had to accept that and do my best.
I'm now a mom of 4 (6 and under) and the same holds true--there never seems to be enough of me to go around.
I think you are fortunate for the larger age difference. Your first is definately old enough to understand rules about the new baby and big enough to help with LOTS of things...take advantage of getting the older child involved as much as possible.
Good luck to you and your growing family!
2006-11-15 01:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by єЖтяα ¢яιѕρψ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Juggling the time. My older child wanted all the attention and was very jealous of the baby. 4.5 years is a big span...I hope you are as fertile as you think...that seems to be a very strict prediction of pregnancy ....unless you are adopting.
2006-11-15 00:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by rcpaden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have kids yet, and I'm an only child, so I really don't know much about multi-children families. My hubby and I plan on having two children, so thanks for asking this question, I'll keep everyone's comments in mind!
2006-11-15 08:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋