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michaela080michaela080 member
in July 2012 Moms
I'm getting some anxiety about having 2 kids soon, especially since I will be home by myself quite a bit (thus the reason I am up at 3:30am). Please tell me it's not that hard and you get used to it quick.
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Re: 2 kids

  • C&CsmommyC&Csmommy member
    It is hard but you learn pretty quickly what "routine" works best for you :)

    I always found it helpful to do dinner prep and such when they were both content even if it was only 5 minutes because right before dinner always seemed like the hardest in our house. When DH comes home don't be afraid to ask him to take over so you can take a shower or just do something by yourself :)

    I'm always here if you have questions or want to vent :)
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  • steelermama86steelermama86 member

    You'll be fine!  I stressed many nights over this while I was pregnant with J.  My husband is gone at least 12 hours during the day not mentioning all his traveling.  It all falls into place.  The best thing I did was getting both kids on the same schedule. 

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  • christieepchristieep member
    Thanks for this post!  I am worried too about how I am going to handle it.  Baby #2 is coming right after DH starts workng 70+ hour weeks for several months, so I will be doing it alone a lot.  Everyone has been very reassuring so far.
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  • sarahandeddiejune212008sarahandeddiejune212008 member
    It's hardest in the beginning, but you'll find a groove. My best advice is not to sweat the small stuff. Housework can wait and it's okay if your family doesn't have perfect meals for a bit. You can do it!
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  • EandIMommy86 EandIMommy86 member
    DS is 3.5 months and DD almost 19 months now. It is not that bad. In the beginning, it will be difficult because you need to learn your new baby's patterns while maintaining the schedule of your other children. You will also need to get used to MOTN feedings again, etc. It will take some adjusting, however, once you are able to get a feel for your LO's daily routine (even though it will not always be the same) it will become much easier. Just in the last week or so, my son has started wanting to nap around the same times every day, and wanting to sleep for the night around the same time every night.

    You will be able to figure things out and once that happens it will get easier. You will be more than capable of being able to balance everything!
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  • JAck5209JAck5209 member
    You can do it! I'm almost 4 weeks into 3 under 2 and we're making it work. It's tough at times but you'll get through it. Just embrace the chaos. :)
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