2 kids and not enough time

Mrs.RockyM · March 2013

When DD1 was born, I really felt like we made the most of our time in the evenings after daycare/work. We'd play, work on tummy time, or sitting up, eating, etc. Now that DD2 is here, I just feel like DD2 just isn't getting the time she needs. Now when I get home, my time ends up being devoted to DD1 (she's whiney, or hungry and I have to make dinner, or she wants to show me something, etc) and DD2 just isn't getting the time I had with DD1. We're supposed to be doing stretching exercises, and tummy time, and working on sitting up, and it just seems like none of that is happening.

Anyone else feel that way, what did you do?

hoping4sticky · March 2013

We are in the exact same boat. I always feel that DS is getting the short-end of the stick. Fortunately, I'm very lucky that my little guy is really chill and independent, he was also very mobile early on.

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aglenn · March 2013

I don't think there's any way to avoid the fact that the second kid will get less one-on-one focused time than the first. It's just going to happen that way because there are more people in the family. I try to focus on the fact that what D

Mrs.RockyM · March 2013

What's sad is I saw MMCH and didn't even have to think twice about what it was. My brain just knew it was mickey mouse club house!

Thanks for the link. Our daycare is actually based on that philosophy, so DD2 does get a l

snicksnack · March 2013

Unless there is something wrong and the doctor said you had to specifically work on those things I think you are fine. DS does not get as much one-on-one attention from us but I feel socially he is way more advanced than my daughter at the same age becaus

hoping4sticky · March 2013

Mrs.RockyM:

What's sad is I saw MMCH and didn't even have to think twice about what it was. My brain just knew it was

azuremama · March 2013

It's just the way it is with two kids, you do what you can. Just try to integrate DD2 into your life. Give her tummy time while you're playing on the floor with DD1, etc. Get DD1 involved in helping DD2 with tummy time or stretching--

jf198400 · March 2013

I think you need to trust that your LO is getting the developmental activities she needs during the day at DC. They should be working on tummy time and sitting up, etc. It is tough having 2 kids, no lie. Everyday is like a mad dash when