So DH goes back to work tomorrow after being off for the last 3 weeks. I am on my own starting tomorrow, his schedule is 2p-12a right now, and will be going to day shift pretty soon. I am really nervous about handling the needs of my 3 year old and making her wait if I am nursing, etc...it has been so helpful with DH home as he has been able to help her while I have been tending for the baby. What are some ways you handle it all? Do you really feel like you have no time to yourself? I also work 2 days a week, which starts back up in a few weeks...Thanks for any advice. Oh and DD goes to preschool 2 mornings a week starting in 2 weeks, so I am thinking life might get easier when she goes...Oh did I mention I have 3 dogs too!
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Re: adjusting to 2 kids?
My DD was only 19 months was DS was born and it was really hard to deal with her when I was feeding him or putting him to bed...really hard. Things are much easier now, obviously I dont spend hours feeding him anymore, but I do rock him to sleep and she will play quietly in her room until I am down. Maybe thats bc she has gotten use to it and maybe bc she is older. I would imagine it might be a bit easier with a 3 year old because at least they can sit and do a little craft, color, or even watch a show. I guess that does depend on your kid though.
As for time to myself...I go to the gym and put them both in childcare several times a week and they will both go to PDO one day a week in the fall. Thats about it bc my DH is not home much due to work.
Hang in there! It will only get easier as they grow up.
DD1, Kathleen 9/15/2007