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2 babies under 1!

HannahandCarmenHannahandCarmen member
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I just found this board and was reading a few posts. It is so comforting to know that there are others in the same situation and that they are freaking out a little too!

I found out I was pregnant with my second when my first was only 2.5 months old! At the time I was so overwhelmed that I could barely function! It took me some time to get somewhat used to the idea and excited about the new baby.

This pregnancy has been much more uncomfortable and difficult than the last and now that I am due in less than a month I am starting to feel overwhelmed again! I feel so NOT ready to have a newborn in the house and so guilty for not having had enough one on one time with my daughter. She will only be 11 months when the new baby arrives if we make it that long and I just feel like in need more time with her! I don't want her to be left out.

I keep telling myself that although this new baby was a huge surprise was on BC that we are so lucky to get the chance for another baby! I know so many people who want children so bad and for various reason can not.

Sorry for the long post, but I just needed a place to vent as I don't want to ever seem ungrateful for my children I just don't feel ready for this new little one at all!
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Re: 2 babies under 1!

  • michelle04usmichelle04us member

    You are definitely not alone in these feelings. I just had my 3rd 11 days ago and his brother is 11 months old. The last week or 2 before my RCS I was starting to freak out again like I did when I first got my BFP. 11 days in and I still feel a little sad sometimes but my 11 month old is handling it pretty well. He does believe everything the baby has is his(which they are since they are hand me downs) but we haven't had any meltdowns yet(fingers crossed it continues). 

    There will be times when you are overwhelmed but just remember that it WILL get better. Once the younger one is old enough to play they will have a playmate and hopefully get along most of the time.  

    I will let you know the one problem I'm having is trying to figure out how to give DS3 tummy time. I want them to nap at the same time so I can as well but that seems to be the one time I can put DS3 down on the floor. Try to make out a schedule before your LO comes and that might help the overwhelming feeling afterwards.

    Good Luck!! 

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  • HannahandCarmenHannahandCarmen member
    Thank you for your comments! I will definitely try to figure out a plan before LO arrives! Good luck with your 3!
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  • mandy827mandy827 member
    I have two under 1 also. They are now almost 1 and almost 2 and I swear it gets easier! It is overwhelming at first. In the beginning I felt exactly the same as you, like I wasn't spending enough time with my oldest. Then the new baby comes and you think you can't imagine having enough time to do everything right. It was a little exhausting the first few months but once you get a routine, it is definetly managable. NOw my two play together all day long and entertain each other. I absolutely love seeing them interact together and watch them learn from one another. The best advice I could give is to try to relax, and take one day at a time.
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  • jessalynn521jessalynn521 member
    Congratulations on your news! My DS2 should be about 12 months younger than DS1, but I totally get your nervousness. I get it all the time too and we still have about 3 months left. I can't offer hints obviously, since I haven't been there yet, but I wanted to wish you luck!
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  • 3boys=love3boys=love member

    My two are 10 months apart and honestly I am loving it. They are super close and are already best friends. I would not change anything for anything.

    It does get easier as they get older and can play together. I admit we still have really rough days but for the most part things are great. Good luck.

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  • ponsfemaleponsfemale member

    Congrats!  My two are 10 1/2 months apart.  I am not going to lie, there are days when I wonder how I am surviving, but this time is so finite that I know I will hardly remember it once they are older. 

    Mine are 21 months and almost 11 months right now and it gets easier everyday.  My saving grace was syncing naps ASAP.


    Good luck! 

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