two weeks into this 2under2 journey...

mandiatkins

and is it bad I dont think its terribly difficult?  I have my first DS on a wonderful sleep schedule (that he's been on since a year old), so I know that has helped tremendously, and DS#2 is a big sleeper.  Breastfeeding has been so difficult since he's lost so much weight so fast and we've been trying to fatten him back up, but the only time I find it difficult is if I'm feeding DS#2 and DS#1 decides to get mischievious...so I've been figuring out how to get him started on something like coloring while I nurse DS#2.  Outings arent any more difficult than they were before, going anywhere with a toddler is tough whether you have any other kids or not if you ask me!

I have to admit I got REALLY scared thinking Id have to manage two little ones somehow, and with DS#1 hitting such a challenging stage I almost felt like I'd made a mistake.  But seeing these two boys together, its amazing.  DS#1 LOVES LOVES his brother.  He only wants to be of help, so by giving him jobs it really makes things go smoother...

For those of you who are about to be 2u2, I think after you get comfortable at home its so wonderful.  Im more blessed than I can describe, and no matter how rough it gets I wouldnt have done things any differently.

mandiatkins

Masen loving on his new brother Carson, while sitting with my best friend Averie...

 

chibipoe

I don't think it's bad, I think it's great and really reassuring to me. I'm about to have two under 3 and I'm freeking out so to know someone is doing well with 2u2 makes me feel a little less scared.

blueLu25

Thank you so much for posting this! I have been getting worried about it too, so it is really nice to know that your boys are getting along so well, and that you are feeling so comfortable with the whole thing

coribecca

I'm glad you're having an easy time of it. I will say, however, that some of us (including me) had a really hard time at first, and that's totally normal, too.  It gets easier once you develop a routine/system. 

AshleyKimberlyn

Glad to hear things are going well!!  It gives me hope!   

tfarabians

So glad things are going well for you!  My bf had a similar experience where baby #2 was so mellow and such a good sleeper that things were really easy.... until baby #2 started to crawl lol then she had her hands full  I think that is when you start to need 3 arms!

LuvBug12683

we adjusted well with 2 under 2 too! Granted now that Norah thinks she's "Miss thing" and the toddlers years have arrived, it's a little more challenging. I like to think Im well prepped because of just dealing with it with Jacob. What worked best for us was having both kids nap at the same time everyday! Ever since we brought Norah home, her and Jacob sleep from 1:30-2ish to about 4:45, its a wonderful break and by the time they wake up, DH is usually home to help me conquer the rest of the day! Glad to see things are working out so well! What a cute couple of boys you've got there!

DAWNNA76

so glad to hear that all is going well. I too had a easy adjustment period all was peachy when Kai was new. now that he walks and in his toddler years and Eli is in his terrible two's days can be a bit more "challenging" but hey thats parenthood!

Nancy_Drew

We didn't have a problem with bringing R home, A loves, loves, LOVES him, but you are right.  The mischief that she can get into while BF'ing is the hard part.  You do get a routine.. kinda.  Honestly what saved my sanity was still having her enrolled in preschool 3 days a week.   YAY, I could shower with only 1 kid to look after! 

R is 4 months now and she still is crazy for him.  I was worried she would be jealous, but not a problem yet.  (Although she does sometimes want to be held like a baby etc....) 

I didn't exactly have 2 under 2 since she was 25 months when he was born, but close enough.  lol