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Juggling babies...

My girls are just under 2 months old and I feel like I just trade out one crying baby for the other. It's brutal. They both want to be held all the time. I try swings and bouncy chairs and they just scream their heads off! My arms hurt! I can calm them so easy when I have one, all smiles and love, but then the other is totally angered. It's just so stressful. On top of it, I have a 4 year old and 2 year old,who i feel totally neglected bc I am constantly with a newborn in arms.

Re: Juggling babies...

  • This will be my life after the twins get here. I also have a 4 and 2 year old. I hope things get easier soon. Maybe they are in a wonder week? I've heard every 3 months it gets easier. Keep strong, momma!
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  • Oh, I'll be very strong! My biceps look amazing from carrying these 10 lbs weights! ;;)
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  • This, too, will be my life. A 4 yr old, 2 yr old and twins. I dont have any advice as I havent been there yet but I just wanted to say...dont be too hard on yourself. Youre an amazing MoM and youre doing great. As long as the kids are fed and out of harms way, a little extra time watching a movie or something while you are adjusting and settling in wont bother them like it will you. Keep up the great work, mama!!
  • I will also have a 4 yr old 2 yr old and twins any day. Sorry I don't have any advice. But kids are ver resilient and try not to feel guilty about the older kids.
  • I am right there with you.  I have not mastered the art of keeping the babies calm when they are both awake.  It is upsetting to me that they cry so much but it does keep getting easier.  Do you have help.  I realized quickly that I can't do it alone.  I now have a babysitter 3x per week and my parents rotate the other 2 days.  My boys watch lots of tv and play computer games because I am so overwhelmed some days.  My girls are 3 months old and they now seem to sit for longer periods looking at the toys on a bouncy seat or their playmat.  good luck
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  • Hang in there.....this age is sooo hard....but it does get easier! I found baby-wearing to be helpful during this stage, though I don't think there's one magic answer (at least I never learned it!) Just ride it out and know we're here to support you!
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  • Once you hit 3 months it gets easier! Then 5 months is easier, then 6months is easier! 
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