Question for second time mommies.

Firemn'sFlame

Is this time around easier for you because you've done it before or more difficult because you have two LOs to look after now? I am LOVING it this time around. I hope that doesn't sound bad. I had PPD the first time around and it was alot to adjust to. I was 18, had only been married for a little I've a year and had a c/s. I enjoyed everyday with DS1 but it was tough! DH was in firefighter recruit school which was mon-fri, and he'd leave at 430am each morning and sometimes not get home til 9pm. But now I feel like I can enjoy being a mommy so much more. It feels easier and I love watching my son play with his little brother. He even talks baby talk to him. Haha. They play in the tub together too. I'm so happy I didn't have to deal with ppd again this time around.

NaHoku

Things have been much easier this time around (excluding the first 20 wks of the second pregnancy - I had migraines practically nonstop).  But I think that's b/c the labor, delivery, and recovery were so much easier, not to mention the fact that she STTN a lot already - DS STILL doesn't sleep through the night.  So I feel a little more rested and more like myself faster than I did before. 

Don't get me wrong, it's probably more of a struggle to find a balance for a lot of things now.  We're still figuring out our morning routine now that I'm back at work and I'm not looking forward to when DH goes OOT for work in a couple of weeks. 

So physically and mentally, for me, things are easier this time around.  But I feel like I have a lot less time - in general - for me, each kid, DH, cleaning, eating, working out, etc.

LDQAM516

I totally agree with you!  Things were a lot smoother and it definitely helps to actually know what you are doing and what to expect as each month passes...having two kiddos 21 months apart has been way easier than I ever expected!

purlgurl

I LOVE having 2 kids! The baby stuff is easier since I know what I am doing, but I think it is more of challenge to get other things done. But the days are a lot more fun and I feel like I am a better mom since having the 2nd baby. 

littlemissy

DS2 was a WAY easier baby...better sleeper, more-efficient nurser, and just happy, smiley all the time.  Having two kids was so much easier than one.  I love seeing them interact too, and they are the best of friends now.  Now DS3, well, he has not been so easy and I feel like I can't "figure him out", and juggling 3 is hard.