How are all the mamas with 2+ LO's doing this week?

MaybeBaby2 · June 2011

Everyone making it along okay this week? H is almost 7wks and I feel like I can handle the two kids better this week. Two weeks ago...wasn't sure how I was going to do it all and have a DH traveling most of the week.

How are your older kids handling the baby?

kgail11 · June 2011

DD just turned 8 weeks today and I notice a HUUUUGE diff this week (and last too) than I did just 2 or 3 weeks ago. I just am more confident w/the juggling aspect of it all.I get us out of the house every day, lest we go nuts, and it's really not so bad. Some days are much more stressful than others of course, but it's getting a little easier to handle.

DS is a great big bro - he loves helping.. I really lucked out bigtime with him!!! He has been a toot with ME here and there, but he IS three years old! His vocabulary is used against me more and more!

carissa_danielle · June 2011

I think things are starting to get easier. But then again, I have a 4 yr old and a 2 month old. I think that DD #1 is a great help and loves feeding and holding "baby sister." If we had 2U2 or a LO that was 2-3, I might have a different opinion of how easy things were getting! DD #1 is old enough to know basic right from wrongs and can entertain herself a little bit, which makes taking care of DD #2 much easier!

Heather & Nayt · June 2011

I am picking up a case of beer tonight. Enough said!

It's been a rough week. Drew is going through a major stage right now where he is refusing to take a nap and he really needs to take one still or he becomes a major pill. And Alynn has decided that she needs to eat ever 2 hours at night again. My quote of the week has been "this to shall pass." So I think I will have bags under my eyes for the rest of my life!

But, Drew is finally showing some affection towards his sister and wanting to help me with her which is awesome. She adores her brother and will watch him for hours. I love watching them interact. It makes it all worth it.

MaybeBaby2 · June 2011

Heather & Nayt:
I am picking up a case of beer tonight. Enough said!

Heard that, lady! I've gone through two cubes of wine (from Target) in about 1.5wks (though DH helped a bit).
The "this too shall pass" quote has definitely been getting me through some rough patches in my adjustment to a having a small baby again. In four years, you forget how much work a newborn can be!

Cheers, Heather!

meghanchrisaz · June 2011

Ugh, my husband left on a business trip and DD1 is being impossible. I think the child is acting out, she doesn't listen and deliberately does the opposite of everything I ask of her. Currently, she is sitting on the toilet freaking out because she pooped and I can't come help her, I'm currently nursing the baby. She just threw a massive tantrum because I wouldn't give her a snack...we JUST ate lunch. I constantly have to tell her to leave the baby alone when she's sleeping. She keeps hitting, biting, kicking DD2, as well as take stuff from her...which then causes a tantrum from DD2. It takes about an hour of yelling and crying for her to pick up her toys. I'm seriously at the end of my rope with her.

Other then that, the baby is wonderful. I think she is in the middle of a growth spurt so she is always on the boob.

I can't wait until Friday.

Lovemyfireman1 · June 2011

Heather & Nayt:
I am picking up a case of beer tonight. Enough said!
It's been a rough week. Drew is going through a major stage right now where he is refusing to take a nap and he really needs to take one still or he becomes a major pill. And Alynn has decided that she needs to eat ever 2 hours at night again. My quote of the week has been "this to shall pass." So I think I will have bags under my eyes for the rest of my life!
But, Drew is finally showing some affection towards his sister and wanting to help me with her which is awesome. She adores her brother and will watch him for hours. I love watching them interact. It makes it all worth it.

I'll join you! I have to remind myself my 2 year old is only 2 sometimes. She makes me want to scream!!! I am tired and all I want is a 4 hour stretch of sleep. Is that too much to ask for?!?!

Heather & Nayt · June 2011

Glad I am not alone!!

Cheers ladies!

Lisa102304 · June 2011

It has been a shiiity week and it is only Tuesday. I may run away to a hotel for a night. Ashley has been up every.fuckking.hour the last 2 nights and is fighting sleep constantly. Oh, and wants to be held 24/7. This better be a phase or I am going to sell her on eBay. Rachel has been great, but found out today she has a cavity in her back molar and has to go under general anesthesia to fix it. I am fah-reaking put about that AND feeling like a crap mom.

meghanchrisaz · June 2011

I have 1 wish right now: Hubby was in town, so I could have more then 1 drink! I will be having a beer tonight though.

rapst1 · June 2011

So when I think about complaining, and I read all the above posts of lack of sleep, I should think twice. Peyton is sleeping like a dream! She goes down between 9 and 10 and doesn't wake up until after 4, at least, but most days she sleeps until 6...she even slept until 8 one morning. But for some reason this week I am just stressed. I think it's the heat getting to me. I had to take both kids to Peyton's Dr appt yesterday and Liam did well until about 45 minutes. Honestly I think the Ped would be a little more understanding and get kids in and out, but no, we were there for 1.5 hours for a one month well visit! Ok, enough of that vent. I think I might have a glass of wine tonight...I'm putting the bottle in the fridge right now!

Thanks for the idea ladies!

fluffybuns · June 2011

We are doing okay! Tonight was rough, at least one of them was crying for a solid three hours tonight. Addy didn't have much of a nap so she was cranky, and I don't know what Avery's deal was!

I do pretty well until about 8, and then I am just ready to be done for the day, except, I still have one that needs me! So, sometimes I get frustrated.

Addy does really well with the baby, she loves her to pieces and wants to help me with everything! She's so patient about the baby too, she has played really well by herself while I feed the baby, and she's even good while we are out and I need to leave to go to the car to feed the baby (not comfortable NIP at a park yet!).

The only time of the day that I find I really need help is nap/bedtime. Addyson likes to rock for a few minutes before going in her crib, so I like to go and do that with her so she gets her alone time with me.

Lisa Frank · June 2011

I'm doing really well, although I don't have my DS home everyday with me. He is still in daycare, but I keep him home a random day here and there so we can go do fun things and enjoy the summertime. He's really good with his sister and since I've stopped breastfeeding it's a lot more peaceful when it's just the 3 of us at home/out and about.

We have a cottage rented next week and I'm looking forward to it, but also a little stressed to be with him for an entire week. At least I'll have DH to help me chase him. 2.5 is a fun age, but damn....he totally exhausts me. I give all of you SAHM's huge props, because I couldn't do it

MaybeBaby2 · June 2011

Lisa Frank:
I'm doing really well, although I don't have my DS home everyday with me. He is still in daycare, but I keep him home a random day here and there so we can go do fun things and enjoy the summertime. He's really good with his sister and since I've stopped breastfeeding it's a lot more peaceful when it's just the 3 of us at home/out and about.
We have a cottage rented next week and I'm looking forward to it, but also a little stressed to be with him for an entire week. At least I'll have DH to help me chase him. 2.5 is a fun age, but damn....he totally exhausts me. I give all of you SAHM's huge props, because I couldn't do it

I SAH full time and the ONLY reason I'm sane right now is because DD goes to "summer school" (her MMO program) four mornings a week right now. But she's been in the program since she was 6MO (started out at 1x week) and needs to go to school to feel stimulated and socialized. Have fun next week!

Lisa102304:
It has been a shiiity week and it is only Tuesday. I may run away to a hotel for a night. Ashley has been up every.fuckking.hour the last 2 nights and is fighting sleep constantly. Oh, and wants to be held 24/7. This better be a phase or I am going to sell her on eBay. Rachel has been great, but found out today she has a cavity in her back molar and has to go under general anesthesia to fix it. I am fah-reaking put about that AND feeling like a crap mom.

So sorry to hear about the cavity and the lack of sleep! I would be a zombie. I hope Ashley starts sleeping better ASAP and lets you put her down.

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