Two Under 2

smedina95

I found out I’m pregnant 2 days ago. I’m in shock and not happy. I know I will be happy but right now I’m just sad and scared and nervous. 

My 7 month old is asleep on me and I’m not ready to give that up yet. I wasn’t ready to have another baby. I don’t want to have another baby. I feel sad and worried about my son feeling pushed aside or not understanding what’s going on. 

I just feel bad, has anyone else experienced this? How’d it go?

practicallypierson

Our oldest is a bit older (he'll be 21 months when the next is born), but I know a lot of kids who are closer in age. I meet them as teenagers, but they're really good friends at that point, and from the stories they tell, they love growing up close in age. It can certainly be an adjustment when the baby arrives, but becoming an older sibling is an adjustment no matter what age it happens. 

As for having to give up the snuggles, you don't have to give that up. You have another nine months before the baby gets here, and by 15 months old, my son isn't interested in snuggling much anyway. Once that mobility kicks in, the snuggles are already decreasing. But even with another baby, you don't have to give up snuggling this one. You'll still get to spend time with your son and play with him and take him to see fun things. Your son will probably be jealous sometimes, but that's just part of growing up. He'll really be okay, and the two of them will have so much fun together.