Wanna sell me your toddler?

applecider · May 2011

So we've been seriously thinking about having another baby and I really want two kids I just dread doing the newborn thing all over again. I wish I could order a 1-year-old off of Amazon. (That wasn't meant to sound so creepy). Its just that people (NoisyPenguin, I am looking at you) have adorable older babies/toddlers and I'm absolutely susceptible to that kind of peer pressure.

But, I was such a zombie in graduate school until C got the hang of sleeping around 9 months old. I'm sure I didn't make the best impression and my boss/advisor/department head probably gives a mixed recommendation of me. I'm really trying to prove myself at the new job.

But, my position is for a 2-3 year project and there is no guarantee that my department will be allowed to hire me at the end. So maybe I'll be in this same position in 3 years where I'm doing interviews and starting a new job and its not a good time to have a baby.

DH is a WAHD now so I should probably take advantage of his help while I can. It might even be good for DH's business because we would figure out a lot of improvements if we were using the baby apps all day and all night.

Mostly I wish DH could grow some boobs and BF. That would make life a lot easier. I should probably just embrace the idea of 50% formula feeding and go for it.

Anyways, random thoughts. As always, thanks for reading and giving me a venue to talk about this sort of thing. You guys are the best.

JodiLinn503 · May 2011

I'm not giving up my toddler, sorry. I'm too in love with her. BUT, I think this idea is brilliant and have thought the same thing myself! Why can't it be that easy? Good luck in your searches! Smile

~Lynchie~ · May 2011

I think I'm gonna keep mine, he's a pretty good one

BUT it kind of sounds like there is no better time than the present for you to go for #2! Plus just think about how fast the past 2 years have flown by, your new baby will be a toddler before you know it

Also, I hear the 2nd time around is even easier than the first time. Then again you may have my kind of luck and end up with twins.. =P

preston18 · May 2011

applecider:

Mostly I wish DH could grow some boobs and BF. That would make life a lot easier. I should probably just embrace the idea of 50% formula feeding and go for it.

I know it's not popular or PC of the "best' but definitely give some thought to formula feeding. It seems to me as though the bulk of NB issues are breast feeding related and I know that for, me formula feeding from the start made those first few months seem pretty easy in comparison to what I heard about at Parent/Baby class and from other new moms. I had no choice but to use formula so removing guilt fromt he equation probably made it a lot easier

otherwise, I hear you! I love the idea of a 24yo and a 20yo, N having a sibling to understand just how crazy I am. But a 3 or 4 yo and a newborn? A 7yo and a 3yo? heck no! I'm 9 years older than my sister and if I wasn't so darn old and/or was healthier, I'd consider that sort of age gap.

Alli923 · May 2011

Even though I absolutely LOVE this age, sometimes I actually miss the little baby Lucy. When she would nap anywhere and still wanted to snuggle with me, when I could put her in her swing for a few minutes while I threw some laundry in or took a shower.

Now, she is EVERYWHERE. She actually ran laps around the dining room table last night for 10 mins. while we finished eating. Not even kidding, around and around and around and around.

So, maybe there are a few perks to the baby stage You guys can do it! And, it sounds like the timing is great for you.

StellaZ · May 2011

like ... how much are we talking?

itskacie · May 2011

StellaZ:
like ... how much are we talking?

Yes Yes

DAWNNA76 · May 2011

as much as I love Kai you can totally have him. Granted He is not the cute lovey toddler you invision. I would think he would work better as a form of birth control than making you want more.

scarletii · May 2011

2 can be challenging at times, but I love it! DH was laid off for G's 1st year, and I think it was the best thing that could have happened. (Read: very low seperation anxiety) And he got to spend the time with him that he didnt get to with the 1st.

LauraLynneC · May 2011

second one is easier because you KNOW there's a light at the end of the tunnel. My first 2 are 20 months apart and while it's hard at first, the second one has been easier at every stage because I know I'll survive it.

Now, 15 years later, I'm starting all over again. I'm cherishing every moment, even the hard ones, because I know that there's an end to it. It's been over the top amazing. We'll see if this holds up through labor, birth, sore nipples, BF issues, back to work guilt, sleep deprivation, etc.

Asquared · May 2011

LauraLynneC:

second one is easier because you KNOW there's a light at the end of the tunnel. My first 2 are 20 months apart and while it's hard at first, the second one has been easier at every stage because I know I'll survive it.

Now, 15 years later, I'm starting all over again. I'm cherishing every moment, even the hard ones, because I know that there's an end to it. It's been over the top amazing. We'll see if this holds up through labor, birth, sore nipples, BF issues, back to work guilt, sleep deprivation, etc.

I agree 2nd one is easier and it really seems to FLY by so much faster!

and whoa!!! 15 years later- now that's a gap! you go girl!

applecider · May 2011

itskacie:
StellaZ:
like ... how much are we talking?

How about a plate of mostly uneaten dinner, Hop On Pop minus the cover and a pair of new pajamas that have never been worn because they are not the beloved Fire Engine PJs?

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