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I'm NOT READY!

graciousmeg82graciousmeg82 member
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DD#2 will be here in the next 3-6 weeks. Depending on my BP I could go anytime.

DD#1 will be 3 in July and still needs A LOT of attention.

This pregnancy was a surprise to DH and I. Things are going well other than my BP being wacky.

How can I get out of this funk that I'm in? I feel like I won't be able to handle 2 kids, a husband who works shift work, PT job and has many other tasks that go along with his FT job. I'm feeling overwhelmed!

Anyone else on the same boat as I am? How are you coping?
Olivia Madison born July 27th, 2011 at 27w6d at 10:44pm 1lb 11oz 13 1/2 inches delivered c-section due to Severe Preeclampsia and PIH
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  • kmt104kmt104 member
    I jut found out I'm pregnant with #2 and DD is 10mo.. dH works full time and is taking classes for the next year and a half to sit for his CPA, then he'll have I study for the 4 CPA exams. Terrified but it was planned and I have to deal!
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  • katwoman08katwoman08 member
    No coping mechanisms...you just deal.  I just have two mantras "I am not the first and won't be the last" (meaning dealing with two small children) and "this too shall pass" (meaning it's not always going to be rough...things WILL get better).
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  • krazyinsanekrazyinsane member
    Honestly you'll learn that somebody is going to cry and need you but you'll have to tend to the one that needs you most. It's not an easy mentality to do especially if you're more of an attachment parent like DH and I. But with 3 kids and another on the way it's the only way to make it through a day. .
    Me - J.R. - 05/1986
    DH - J.I. - 08/1986
    Married - 09/22/2006
    DD#1 - A.E. - 12/15/2009
    DD#2 - N.R. - 11/07/2011
    DD#3 - S.R. - 05/20/2013
      DS - R.E. - 10/03/2014

    Absolutely in love with our 'big' family!

    I'm also a proud Auntie to a crazy little girl, her brand new baby sister, a little man on his way in the next month, and a sweet little mister we will miss forever!!!
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  • MissJenna2011MissJenna2011 member
    For me it turned out much easier than I imagined. I now have a 5yr old, 19mo old, 2mo old and I'm getting ready to go back to work next month and my husband is a wild land firefighter that's always gone for weeks at a time. It can be done! There are times when both of my 2u2 girls cry at the same time, need a diaper change or attention at the same time and you just prioritize and get it done. Breathe in and out, be as organized as you can, accept help that is offered, relax when you can and laugh instead of crying. Don't stress too much now!
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  • daisy662daisy662 member
    I have a 1 1/2 yr old and a 7 week old and it is a lot of work. Plus I have a demanding FT job that I travel for, that I will go back to in a couple weeks. Now it is manageable, not sure how I will add my job to this mix! But, I agree with pp's you just deal and figure it out! Good luck! Oh, I also agree with being organized. During your maternity leave make sure your house is in order. This helped me out huge when my son was born and I am doing a massive clean and organize of my house this time too.
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