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kristalovesjared · October 2011

Do you feel more or less prepared this time?

I feel so much less prepared... we have all the gear and supplies that we need and it's all set up, but I just can't fathom having another baby to take care of. I feel like mentally I know more of what to expect, but I'm so not prepared for it yet and at the same time wondering how we're going to do it! I guess I need to gear up mentally on how we're going to be parents of 2 kids!!!

you?

jnealet · October 2011

I can't fathom having another baby and I'm not sure how to handle a newborn anymore!

I think its the difference between not knowing what I'm getting into and having a good idea of what's about to happen. It was nice to be blissfully unaware with DD1.

I keep reminding myself that a lot of people have had more than one child and most parents and older sibiilngs survived!

Janimal · October 2011

I often feel INSANE for having another kid! As much as I am looking forward to holding him, kissing him, loving him, I am so NOT looking forward to taking care of an infant again. So no, I don't feel ready at all. Not for the first year, not again!

Mrs.Greeko · October 2011

Since this is my third I feel very prepared. But sometimes I wonder if I'm too cocky about it? What if I really forgot everything I've learned with the other two?

We have all the stuff, we've successfully integrated two kids into our lives so really what is one more at this point? I'm sure he'll just fit in and everything will settle to a new normal relatively quickly.

Danica3160 · October 2011

I just said to my husband today that I am not sure if I am prepared or remember how to take care of a newborn. He responded with "we will figure it out". He is right and it was just what I needed to hear. We "figured" it out with #1 and will do great again Smile

sarahjames9 · October 2011

I think I am in complete denial about the entire upcoming 1st year with having a newborn. Somedays, I ask myself, "What are we getting ourselves into again?!" Then I have to remind myself it was really such a short time in the grand scheme of everything, and I will just look at my son and how wonderful he is and think,"How could we not do this again? What a miracle and blessing he is in our lives!" Of course, she is gonna be awesome too!

cmorganopie · October 2011

I do feel more prepared, as in sure I won't accidently kill the baby! Prepared in OMG I am now going to have to do it all again, H#ll NO! My kids are 17 and 7! I was almost done.Surprise baby!

2-Step · October 2011

sarahjames9:
I think I am in complete denial about the entire upcoming 1st year with having a newborn. Somedays, I ask myself, "What are we getting ourselves into again?!" Then I have to remind myself it was really such a short time in the grand scheme of everything, and I will just look at my son and how wonderful he is and think,"How could we not do this again? What a miracle and blessing he is in our lives!" Of course, she is gonna be awesome too!

This is how I feel exactly. It's harder when you know what you are getting yourself into than when you are unaware with the first one. However I also feel like I have a better perspective for when I am in those rough moments becuase I will know that they WILL pass and things WILL get better.

adri77 · October 2011

I'm pretty sure I felt that way about having Ds2....I thought I had finally had things down pat with DS1....Now that I'm having #3, I feel like it's just one more. Probably bc life is sooo hectic with these 2, I just can't fathom it being that much harder b/c I feel newborns are so much easier than this age. GL to you!!!

sbelle3 · October 2011

You happen to have asked this question on a day that I am freaking out. This is feeling very close and I am scared about how to juggle 3 kids. What in the world am I going to do with a newborn and how in the world is she going to fit into our already established family? I know it will just happen, though.

nicoleob · October 2011

jnealet:

I keep reminding myself that a lot of people have had more than one child and most parents and older sibiilngs survived!

I have been reminding myself of the same fact. Is it going to be hard? Yes! Will it be challenging and completely overwhelming at times? Most definitely! But we'll survive like so many others before us have. Then again I'm having a "glass is half-full" day today. Tomorrow may be another story.

amyjoy18 · October 2011

I'm completely overwhelmed. My thoughts are ranging from:

how can I love #2 as much as I love #1

to what am I doing throwing DD's world into upheaval

to poor #2 isn't going to get the same 1 on 1 attention that #1 got

to my dog (who still very much acts like a puppy) is going to think we changed his name to "damn dog"

BeccaMarie · October 2011

I am scared to death.

authorofdreamz · October 2011

kristalovesjared:
Do you feel more or less prepared this time?
I feel so much less prepared... we have all the gear and supplies that we need and it's all set up, but I just can't fathom having another baby to take care of. I feel like mentally I know more of what to expect, but I'm so not prepared for it yet and at the same time wondering how we're going to do it! I guess I need to gear up mentally on how we're going to be parents of 2 kids!!!
you?

Sorry to but in I just wanted to say the pic of your DD in your siggy is so cute!

brewcitybride · October 2011

I feel more prepared in one sense, because I've done the crying-baby-nursing-mother-up-all-night thing already. And I know I will survive and that it DOES get better. The first time, you just don't know if you will ever sleep again, ha!

I am more anxious about having enough quality time with DD, and then keeping my relationship strong with DH. But, I have tons of friends who have 2+ kids, and they all make it work, so I know I will, too. Bumps along the way are to be expected, but nothing is perfect!

cairolio · October 2011

I cried half of today. I am an overwhelmed mess!

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