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what's the hardest about 2 under 2
I have heard it gets easier later on but what makes it the hardest at first (all the little to big things) I'm praying dd is easy
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Re: what's the hardest about 2 under 2
Dealing with toddler behavior when your hands are tied so you can't give them 100% of your attention + you're sleep deprived so lacking patience.
You sometimes feel like there's just not enough of you to go around. And time for yourself? An extreme luxury unless you make a point to make sure it happens.
Once the baby started STTN things became much more manageable IMO.
Total score: 6 pregnancies, 5 losses, 2 amazing blessings that I'm thankful for every single day.
For me, it's managing both when DS1 wants to go on a walk (he doesn't ride in the stroller), go to the park, etc. The logistics of roping, wrangling, steering, juggling, etc. can be overwhelming sometimes. But like pp said, you do get into a groove and it only gets easier as #1 gets older (it's easier to communicate and direct).
I know everyone says that it becomes easier when #2 STTN but I can tell you we are far from STTN and it has already gotten WAY easier. Months 5-7 were very very difficult. I wanted to sell off my children. Something about 7.5-8 months switched in our lives and things are actually really enjoyable.
GL!
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So far, month 1 was the hardest. I am preparing for it to get hard again when DD gets mobile, but DS is getting better every day about listening so I am hoping it works out!
Definitely getting into a routine is key. I am lucky because I have 2 great sleepers that have overlapping naps. So most days I get a good 2 hours where they are both sleeping to get stuff done and have time for me.
Right now the hardest part is physically leaving the house every day (getting everyone fed, changed, dressed, and making myself look presentable). I am so glad once we're out but the process is exhausting. Also DS has a case of the terrible twos - but I think we are now on the upside of that (fingers crossed)
GL!
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In the very beginning it is hard just getting into a routine with 2 LO's, being sleep deprived, hormonal, etc. Once the newborn is sleeping better it all starts to get easier, and then continues to do so from there.
Just remember during any tough phase: It goes so fast and it will only get easier!
For me it's the sleep deprivation. I was 3 for 3 on bad sleepers. I don't function without sleep.
There are other things that are hard (no help around, no real breaks, kids not taking a bottle, etc.), but the sleep was the worst for me all 3 times.