Mom's of 2+

Heather & Nayt

How are you doing? Are you getting much sleep?

 I feel like i am about to enter zombie mommy mode. I remember being tired with DS, but it is nothing like the exhaustion that comes with being up all night with a baby, then having to be up and functioning a good part of the day chasing a toddler. DH has been great and helpful, but he can only do so much working 60 hours a week. I just want to curl up and sleep for more then 3 hours at a time!! 

Then there is the trying to balance my time between the two kids while still keeping the house clean and making 3 meals. When he was a newborn, we could easily live on crap and microwave meals, but Drew needs real food. i knew what I was getting into, but man, no one told me how hard it could be at times! 

Someone please tell me I am not alone!  

fluffybuns

You are not alone!

My oldest goes to the babysitter most days of the week, which is wonderful! If you have an option to do that, I would! It allows me to get some extra sleep with the baby, and gives me time just to focus on her.

And it gives me so much more patience  for the evening time and the time that Addyson gets with me is much better.

But the days where I have both of them all day are a little different. I feel badly for Addy because most of the day is taken up by Avery. I try and do a park visit here and there to keep her happy, but it's not easy!

I have hardly any help. DH works most of the time, and only gets home to hold Avery so I can put Addy to bed. 

Stephcara

fluffybuns:

You are not alone!

My oldest goes to the babysitter most days of the week, which is wonderful! If you have an option to do that, I would! It allows me to get some extra sleep with the baby, and gives me time just to focus on her.

And it gives me so much more patience  for the evening time and the time that Addyson gets with me is much better.

But the days where I have both of them all day are a little different. I feel badly for Addy because most of the day is taken up by Avery. I try and do a park visit here and there to keep her happy, but it's not easy!

this.  my dd goes to her babysitter like  always.she loves it and it gives me time alone  with my little guy.  I pick her up at the same time I always do and until she is fed, bathed and asleep, it's a zoo here. I am amazed you have both all day, wow.  give yourself a lot of credit. hang in there.  ask for help when you need it,  hugs.

I have hardly any help. DH works most of the time, and only gets home to hold Avery so I can put Addy to bed. 

scaneiki

You are not alone!  We've been eating a lot of junk/easy meals because I just can't cook and watch both of them. My house is a mess.The past week has been better since she is giving me a good 3-4 hour stretch at night. Trying to get out of the house is also a one to two hour ordeal.  DS also seems intent on ending up in the ER since he keeps climbing on everything.

ironmommy

I honestly don't know how you manage with both kids at home all day. My oldest goes to preschool during the day, which allows me to sleep if I need to  and focus on the baby. I do have to work for an hour or so each day, but honestly I feel pretty lucky to have so much down time.

Hang in there, mama!

MaybeBaby2

This past weekend I seriously was on the verge of running away at least for a while. DD has become more clingy then she ever has been since she was a toddler and broken sleep sucks. The morning is when I'm the grumpiest and it seems like it is the time when DD is her most energized. Thank goodness she's been at vacation bible school during the morning this week and that she starts school camp next week. I still don't cook very often, DH travels and when he's gone I don't bother. 

You are definitely not alone in thinking this mothering of two is hard! 

 

etteyam

It is definitely not an easy feat! I'm one of those people who can go on 4-5 hours of sleep (even broken), and find it hard to nap during the day. Fortunately, our  nanny still comes during the week to take care of DD1 eventhough I'm still on maternity leave, so that's a big help. DH also works from home 90% of the time, so that's a blessing too. But on weekends or when DH is not around to help, it is a struggle.

JessicaG56

I honestly think you are in the hardest transition! I remember it taking awhile to feel good about my days when we brought grady home. It took me a couple weeks but I actually adjusted a lot easier with alayna. I don't know if it had anything to do with the time of year or that i didn't pump with her but so much better. Now I am not saying I don't have bad days or days the kids drive me insane but all in all not bad. it WILL get easier!