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how do you handle it when
they are both crying, better yet screaming and you only have 2 hands?? they don't share a crib but share a room that Im also sleeping in for now but there are moments when they both need me for something and I dont know how to juggle it. If I have help around its easier but when Im alone I feel so bad if one cries because Im changing a diaper and can't get to him right away ect... please share any tips you can on handling 2 babies at once esp while home alone. they are 3wks old today. TIA
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Re: how do you handle it when
it gets easier... just know that.
Eventually you learn who is easier to soothe - and you go to that one first... get that one happy -and then go to the other one, who takes longer
At least that was my method early on.
or who really needs it more... who is crying b/c he has puke all over him vs. the one who is just lonely, etc.
and you also get good at holding 2 babies at once.
ITA! Good luck hun, I know it's frustrating.
Exactly what Goldie said.
Another thing--it is so hard to hear, but when you are by yourself, taking care of one and the other is crying, just keep telling yourself that you are doing the very best you can. Crying for a few minutes for a non-serious reason won't hurt the baby. It is hard to hear, but just keep telling yourself it will be okay and that you will take care of the second baby as soon as you are able.
It does get easier. Hugs!
I was always afraid of them both crying at the same time when I was alone. It's hard if you're dealing with one and the other goes off. Just know that it won't scar them if they cry for a few minutes while you assess the situation to figure out who to tend to first, even though it is terrible to have to make that choice.
I always liked to put one in a bouncy seat and hold the other so I could bounce one with my foot and hold the other if they were both fussy. When they got older (like 5 months or so) there were times I'd strap one in the Bjorn and hold the other. You just figure it out on the fly and, over time, it becomes second nature.
It's never easy for me to hear one or both of the babies cry, but it has certainly gotten easier. It used to be physically painful when I heard them cry, but now I know they'll live through it (and so will I). However, I certainly had a few moments where we were all in hysterics. Hang in there!