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2+ Moms, How is this time around different?

hswan26hswan26 member
in June 2015 Moms
So I thought it could be fun to talk about what feels different this time around from your first(or other babies).

For me, I'm not up all night at every single noise this LO makes. I've learned to settle down.

I'm also not consulting Dr Google in the middle of the night because I learned all the tricks for gas and fussiness the last go round when DD was colic for 10 MONTHS!

And...I don't care about waking DH up in the middle of the night for help this time. Our first baby put a lot of strain on our marriage because her care was very one sided. This time I've thrown him into it instead of saving him from it and it had made a huge difference.
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Re: 2+ Moms, How is this time around different?

  • ktjohnson87ktjohnson87 member
    This is me exactly!
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  • ksimo6ksimo6 member
    Much less stress and worry. I don't feel as anxious about him crying. And I've handed off a lot of responsibly for DD to DH exclusively.
    • Married 6/1/2012
    • BFP #1 - 11/17/2012 -  MC 12/10/2012
    • BFP #2 - 2/12/2013 - EDD 10/17/2013 - DD Born 10/10/2013
    • BFP #3 - 1/29/2014 - Ectopic pregnancy discovered 1/31/2014
    • BFP #4 - 9/28/2014 - EDD 6/4/2015 - DS Born 5/31/2015


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  • devyns2nddevyns2nd member
    Right, this time everything is MUCH easier. I realize how much I stressed with DD. I'm not near as exhausted with baby #2. I even get dressed and wear makeup...most days.
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  • SarahBaby87SarahBaby87 member
    I tried to be super mom with DS1. This time around I'm letting DH know what needs to be done and he does it. I think he's happier having some tasks to do. Even if the task is like... Go make me a sandwich. lol
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  • Sammy KSammy K member
    This time has been so much more enjoyable, other than the cramps which seem 10x worse.

    L&D was WAY easier, a first degree tear vs 3rd degree tear, and this baby came out breastfeeding like it was her job. We're way less stressed about the little stuff and more aware just how short this time is.
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  • littlemsmagic138littlemsmagic138 member
    Recovery has been so much easier! No Percocet since I've been home at all this time. Summer baby also means DH didn't immediately run back to work (he's a teacher) so I don't feel bad asking for as much help as possible over night.
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  • hswan26hswan26 member
    I feel like recovery had been harder this time even though taking care of baby is easier. I had terrible cramping and I'm still hanging on to baby weight which are the opposite of my first pregnancy.
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  • mommydlcmommydlc member
    This time around is a lot harder for me to adjust because of a lot going on. I have Irish Twins so my DS is still very young and I really won't have any help once my hubby goes back to work. My parents can't really help because my dad has cancer and is going through chemo. Recovery from a 2nd c-section within a year is really hard, but I'll get through it.

    One thing is I'm not so strict on the feeding like I was with my DS, I used to give him no more than 3oz every 3hours because that's what the doctor said. With DD if she wants 4 fine, if she wants 2 okay whatever as long as she is gaining weight and having enough throughout the day I don't care.
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