Was it difficult taking care of the first childand the second during the first month after you delivered?
2007-01-30 09:38:02 · 11 answers · asked by Direktor 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I image most women will tell you yes. Its an adjustment time. Trying to not only get to know your new one but introduce your first child to the new baby and getting used to new schedules an such. I can tell you that it will get easier. Take Care honey.
2007-01-30 09:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been a challenge! My second is 7 months now, and we have all adjusted to a "new normal." I found just getting through the days in a haze of sleeplessness the most difficult.
In the beginning, we really concentrated on paying lots and lots of attention to our first, who was just 2 when the baby was born. It was a hard sacrifice, when all I wanted to do curl up with my nb and nap, but it was so worth it! my 1st was not jealous and is thriviing being a big sister!
You will adjust, quicker than you can imagine. All change is hard, but this is a wonderful change that just gets easier and easier. Remember: "the days are long, but the years are short!"
Good luck to you!
2007-01-30 09:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by Kate A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't think it was bad. With the second one you know that you don't have to hold them every second, and are much more willing to let them cry it out. Plus, new babies sleep so much that I still had lots of time to spend with my 3 year old. We worked on establishing a routine once she was 1 week old and things are going great. I was taking a nap every day while I was pregnant, but now I don't even think about it and I'm getting a lot more done during the day.
2007-01-30 09:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!!!! We're into our second month with two children and it's still difficult. We've developed a sort of routine, which helps, but we didn't account for potty training our first at the same time...not to mention the jealousy issues she's having. It is getting better every day, though.
2007-01-30 09:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by pattypuff76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first month with a newborn is going to be challenging no matter if its the first, second or third baby. Any new baby is going to change things up at home at first!
2007-01-30 10:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how old the first child is....but for me mine was 4 years apart and it was hard to get use to it the first week but after that when your on a routine its not bad at all. Also i first child can help u with things like the laundry, helping out with baby it just depends on ur first child age. but you will get through it.~good luck
2007-01-30 09:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by crazyhagan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, my husband had to leave to go overseas just 3 days after I had my second baby, and I was petrified. It was not bad at all. It sound alot more scary than it actually is.
2007-01-30 09:49:39 · answer #7 · answered by medleyc1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it was but i showed them equal love and time.when the baby be sleep ill send it with my second child and when my second child nap ill spend time with the baby.that way my first born wont get jealous of the baby
2007-01-30 11:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by TILII 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.. because the new baby will cry most the night & in the day time you are just tyred from being up and the oldest just want to be the center of attention as he ones was..you are going to kneed lots of support from your partner to make your life easier
2007-01-30 09:49:12 · answer #9 · answered by mona w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first when I had her, I held her all day/night for 3 weeks straight. I fell apart. My second is due soon and I hope it will be better this time around
2007-01-30 09:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by cookie4me_04 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋