How far along are you? 7 weeks tomorrow How old are your other kids? DD turned 3 on 8/17
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Nothing that I can think of; maybe a twinge of sadness that it's not only going to be DD. Also how I'll handle outings without DH.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : DD has been really into playing with her babies and imaginative play. I can't wait for her to have someone to play with.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions: Its still early, but what did you do or are you planning to do for your first born to prepare him/her or other siblings for a new baby?
Less than 5 weeks along - EDD April 23 I'm guessing. I have 2 kids - both daughters - 5 yrs and 3 yrs. I am sooooo stinking exhausted this time. And cry all the time, which is freaking my kids out. I know it's our last baby, and I seriously can't wait to tell my kids!
@kmalls - you can do it! if the thought of potty training is stressing you out, definitely just do it and get it over with, and then you'll be proud AND not stressed anymore! super super lousy about the office staff btw. I'm sorry.
@ladythrice the bloat is REAL with these 3rd kids - holy moly!!
I also kind of want to add that I'm a little bit scared. By the time this baby comes, my oldest will be 6, and the middle child 4, and then this little rugrat. Will the older kids love on him/her? Will they mostly ignore him/her? One thing that saved my sanity during the 2u2 phase was that I CHERISHED how close those two are. I don't want this baby to miss out on that.
So um, I watched my neice and my two year old together at the same time today, and now I feel like a moron for deciding I could handle two kids . Why did I do this?!
@ngolimento Yes! At least three times a day I switch back and forth between being SO excited and then a heartbeat later SO terrified that I'm gonna be completely overwhelmed.
@luna8433 I am so sorry daycare won't help!!!! It will make it so much harder with the inconsistency. Maybe doing it over the holiday break will be best! Sorry for how frustrating that must be. If you are open to moving to a different daycare maybe now is a good time?
Lily Michaella ~BFP 12-31-13 ~EDD 9-7-13 ~Lily was born 9-7-13
Baby #2 ~BFP 8-13-17 ~EDD 4-22-18 ~Can't wait to meet you
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? I have been out of the baby/pregnancy stage for a while so I feel out of practice. I'm so tired and am already noticing my patience being short with DD. She starts her 2nd year of preschool Tuesday. It has been DD and I for the past 4 years so I am a little worried about the gap.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : I never thought I would be okay with having a 2nd LO but now that it has happened I am ecstatic! I hated my first pregnancy, just the feel of it and I feel so much more relaxed this time around. DD is going to be an amazing big sister.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions: Keeping it a secret sucks! We told our parents, my running partner, and our closest husband/wife couple friends. And how are my pants already too tight??? I'm trying to find a dress to do progress photos in... any suggestions? I would like to keep it the same throughout.
Lily Michaella ~BFP 12-31-13 ~EDD 9-7-13 ~Lily was born 9-7-13
Baby #2 ~BFP 8-13-17 ~EDD 4-22-18 ~Can't wait to meet you
How far along are you? 7w 1d How old are your other kids? 2.5 yrs
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? Terrible two's. Oh my goodness, its real y'all.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : Super excited to see my little man become a big brother. He's a handful, but he's got the sweetest heart.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions: Y'all, I am way exhausted. I thought I was exhausted the first go around... chasing after a 2 year old while pregnant is no joke. And I don't have the most helpful husband when it comes to things around the house. To his credit, he does work long days, but so do I! This Mama needs a break!
Re: STM+ Check-in (week of 8/14)
How far along are you?
7 weeks tomorrow
How old are your other kids?
DD turned 3 on 8/17
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Nothing that I can think of; maybe a twinge of sadness that it's not only going to be DD. Also how I'll handle outings without DH.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
DD has been really into playing with her babies and imaginative play. I can't wait for her to have someone to play with.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions:
Its still early, but what did you do or are you planning to do for your first born to prepare him/her or other siblings for a new baby?
I have 2 kids - both daughters - 5 yrs and 3 yrs.
I am sooooo stinking exhausted this time. And cry all the time, which is freaking my kids out.
I know it's our last baby, and I seriously can't wait to tell my kids!
@ladythrice the bloat is REAL with these 3rd kids - holy moly!!
I also kind of want to add that I'm a little bit scared. By the time this baby comes, my oldest will be 6, and the middle child 4, and then this little rugrat. Will the older kids love on him/her? Will they mostly ignore him/her? One thing that saved my sanity during the 2u2 phase was that I CHERISHED how close those two are. I don't want this baby to miss out on that.
5 weeks
How old are your other kids?
4 in September
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now? I have been out of the baby/pregnancy stage for a while so I feel out of practice. I'm so tired and am already noticing my patience being short with DD. She starts her 2nd year of preschool Tuesday. It has been DD and I for the past 4 years so I am a little worried about the gap.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
I never thought I would be okay with having a 2nd LO but now that it has happened I am ecstatic! I hated my first pregnancy, just the feel of it and I feel so much more relaxed this time around. DD is going to be an amazing big sister.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions:
Keeping it a secret sucks! We told our parents, my running partner, and our closest husband/wife couple friends. And how are my pants already too tight??? I'm trying to find a dress to do progress photos in... any suggestions? I would like to keep it the same throughout.
Alice - 3/19/16
Baby #2 - 4/22/18 (?)
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DSD: 17
DS: 4(Nov'14)
MMC:8/17
MMC: 1/18
BFP: 2/7/19 EDD:10/16/19
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7w 1d
How old are your other kids?
2.5 yrs
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM+ or questions about things your children are going through now?
Terrible two's. Oh my goodness, its real y'all.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM :
Super excited to see my little man become a big brother. He's a handful, but he's got the sweetest heart.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions:
Y'all, I am way exhausted. I thought I was exhausted the first go around... chasing after a 2 year old while pregnant is no joke. And I don't have the most helpful husband when it comes to things around the house. To his credit, he does work long days, but so do I! This Mama needs a break!