2nd time moms come in

Lovemyfireman1

I'm in the 4 month wakeful, teething, up all night misery and then I have a 2 year old and baby the next day.  I'm losing it.  I'm tired.  I'm ready to throw in the breastfeeding towel so at least someone else can take DD#2 for more than a few hours.  How's everyone else doing?

rapst1

This week has been pretty miserable for me b/c I was experiencing some extreme side effects from my birth control pills.  Needless to say I stopped taking them.  I can't say that I am having any issues with teh 4 month wakeful b/c she is still sleeping really well.  HOWEVER, I am not!  So when DS wakes me up in the morning ready to play play play, I am exhausted.  This week since I was sick, nothing got done, but I am hoping I start feeling better to get some energy back!  So, you are not alone!

BabyBebe1

I am in the exact same place as you. I'm thinking of weaning (even though my baby won't even take a bottle so I have no clue how I plan to wean). I just need some space because there is not a moment in the day that I'm not with/holding/feeding/nursing one of them. I keep being told though by my Mom of 2 friends that the fog starts to lift once baby is 6 months. We can make it!!! Hang in there.

jazzyag

K and I were up from 4-6 this morning and then I had to get up at 7 with my older girl.  That was not the only time we were up, but it was the longest one.  I'm a zombie today.   I'm just taking it a day at a time.  I think my sanity saver is that A is in preschool 2 afternoons a week, it gives me a break from having 2 all the time.  Is there anyone who can take your older one for a few hours one day a week?

I'm just looking forward to when K sits on her own.  I'm getting frustrated not being able to do any projects that I want to.  A doesn't nap so even when K's down I can't get anything done.  K also doesn't take a bottle, so I'm also looking forward to when she's on solids and I can take off by myself for a bit. I'm planning on BFing for 2 years so weaning hasn't crossed my mind.  That said, I am feeling pretty tied down right now. 

Can you plan an hour here and there to pamper yourself.  You don't have to be away for a feeding, but just being alone can feel marvelous.  If I can nip alone out for something as boring as bread or milk I come home feeling (for lack of a better word) spunkier.

nicnjed

I don't post too often on this board, but I definitely feel the same way. DS2 is very fussy lately and I'm also hoping that things get better when he can sit on his own since I have to spend a lot of time holding him on my lap. I feel tied down in a way that I never did with my first DS and I SAH with them both. Worst part is that I feel more guilty that my 2.5 year old isn't getting the happy, ready to play mom that he's used to despite how great he's been with the new addition. I've started making sure I'm out of the house doing something I enjoy (so not just running errands) once a week even if it means my DH has to tackle bedtime or feedings alone. If I can do it, so can he :-).

It'll get better!