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Major, major anxiety

Marcilene1Marcilene1 member
in May 2012 Moms
DS is a little over a week old and so far he is so much easier than my daughter was.  She screamed and screamed straight out of the womb; he was quiet at birth and has been ever since.  He only cries when he has trouble latching, but even then it's more of a whine.  I'm really hoping that he stays laid back, but I'm kind of bracing myself for him turning into a monster.  Don't get me wrong, I love my daughter, but she is almost one and she is VERY high needs, wakes up 2-3 times a night and often won't go back to sleep despite our best efforts.  I am terrified that I am going to have another child like her.  I also feel incredibly guilty for thinking that way.  She is the major joy of my life, but she is exhausting and I don't think I could handle two kids of the same intensity.  Please tell me that my son probably won't be that hard.  Please tell me that the likelihood of two high needs children is slim. 

DD born 6.13.11 at 37w5d

DS born 5.23.12 at 36w5d

BFP 6.9.13|heartbeat of 128bpm 7weeks|7.23.13 ultrasound revealed no heartbeat|natural m/c and d&c 7.25.13

DS born 5.20.14 at 38 weeks

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Re: Major, major anxiety

  • bellelambbellelamb member
    I could have written this about my middle son and my new lo.  Lo is so much calmer and peaceful my toddler is very intense about everything intense with fun and bad! I was worried that lo would wake up and get more high needs but he remains sweet and calm he has his moments but they aren't bad, I've learned to enjoy it. I feel each child is very different and God only gives you what you can handle and I know I could not handle another intense child so I'm thinking lo will stay calm here's hoping the same for you!
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  • Marcilene1Marcilene1 member
    Thanks :)  I'll try to hold on to that thought.  She is cutting molars right now so she has been impossible day and night.  I'm exhausted and my nerves are totally shot.

    DD born 6.13.11 at 37w5d

    DS born 5.23.12 at 36w5d

    BFP 6.9.13|heartbeat of 128bpm 7weeks|7.23.13 ultrasound revealed no heartbeat|natural m/c and d&c 7.25.13

    DS born 5.20.14 at 38 weeks

    All are welcome

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  • stemms8810stemms8810 member
    I completely understand!  My DD was a high strung baby and is a high strung child.  I am hoping this LO is more laid back for my sanity!  So far he seems that way.  By this time my DD cried a lot more and wasn't as easily comforted.  Fingers crossed for both of us!
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