I am mum to a boisterous 22 month old (a loving child but very energetic and a handful) and I am 36 weeks?

Question

... pregnant about to give birth any day to our 2nd child.

Am very concerned about how we (husband and I) are gonna cope with the two of them. How will I co-ordinate meal times, sleep times. How will I have time to keep my house in some kind of order (because my 22 month old creates a LOT of mess).

I feel really daunted right now.

To make matters worse we are currently in a one bedroom flat - am very concerned that the two kids sleeping in the same room at the early stages will mean that NEITHER child gets any sleep (i fear that the baby crying will wake up my toddler, and my toddlers tantrums will wake up my baby!!)

We ultimately hope to move but its not possible right now.

Any words of guidance, encouragement, support? Anyone been in a similar situation (i.e. 2 children under 2 years old)?

Answer 1

My first two kids were 16 months apart. And it was very hard to adjust and it wasn't until I gave myself some slack and just relaxed about some stuff (like the house being "perfect") that I was able to stay sane. Don't have expectations of the house or you will lose it! Do the best you can and let your best be all you do!!!!!

It will really help if when you put your oldest son down for his nap mak sure your baby is tired and ready also. Lay them both down and if you need to you lay down also!! Also make sure that there are three square meals and other than that just some healthy grab and go snacks. When you make breakfast for your son while he is eating then feed your baby.
And if your baby is hungry at 11:30 instead of 12:00 then just feed the baby and then right after feed your son.

As far as the kids waking eachother up, we had 3 kids within 3 years and we have only ever had a two bedroom house.
Kids are very adapting!!!! Our kids have never not been in the same room together and especially when they are as young as your oldest it is an easy transition. Sure there will be times that your oldest may wake up when your baby does but as time continues you will find that he can sleep through anything.

My youngest is 3, my oldest just turned 7 and my middle is turning 6 next month and we are just now putting up a small wall in our dining room to make more room for them.
With them having learned to sleep together so well we can take them anywhere for the evening and can lay them all together for the night without having to seperate them and they will go right to sleep...that is very nice!!

You can do this!!! Enjoy this time with your son and your new one very soon!
Congratulations.

Answer 2

Wow, your really in a pickle. But you will be able to manage. I was only 23. With a 4 year old, 2 year old twins and a new baby in a two bedroom apartment. It was very hard, but I made it a point to get out of the house once in a while.

Make sure you have some time to yourself. Have your husband take you out on a date. Get a babysitter some times. You have to make yourself happy. I know it will be hard, but woman are way stronger than men.

You really should begin some strict discipline with your toddler now. Make sure he has a routine. Try to get him on a good sleeping cycle. And by all means, get help from the doctor if you are feelin depression. There is no shame in asking for some help.

Good luck and congrats on the new baby

Answer 3

I had two children 12months apart and it is hard but I lived in a flat so I use to sleep in the living room with my new born so as not to disturb my little boy but the main thing is not to put so much pressure on yourself you will cope you'll be surprised at how well you will also it doesn't matter if the housework isn't done the main thing is to take everything as it comes and enjoy you will never have this precious time again plus take the offer of help that always come from family and friends! good luck you'll be fine I've got three now and they are older then you'll have a new set of worries lol

Answer 4

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