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babybugsmum
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I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
so i was already to go again and TTC very soon but all of a sudden im feeling so overwelmed and tired trying to keep up with my newly mobile 1year old that even the thought of being pregnant and running after DS is exhusting
how do all you mommies do it ?
please give me some advice because the older DS gets the more challenging and tired i get and we so want more babies i just dont know where i can get the energy from or is Starbucks open 24hours these days
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Posted 1/8/08 8:17 PM |
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Re: I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
I think once your new baby arrives, you won't know any different, and you just keep moving full steam ahead. You don't have a choice.
You'll also eventually get to that "place" where everyone is sleeping through the night, dinner is made, the house is clean and the laundry is all done and you will feel like there is nothing you can't accomplish, and you're so glad you decided to have another.
Good luck whatever you decide to do!
P.S. Dunkin' Donuts is open 24 hours - I've become quite friendly with the employees there!
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Posted 1/8/08 8:22 PM |
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Eireann
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Re: I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
Posted by FireIslandLove
I think once your new baby arrives, you won't know any different, and you just keep moving full steam ahead. You don't have a choice.
You'll also eventually get to that "place" where everyone is sleeping through the night, dinner is made, the house is clean and the laundry is all done and you will feel like there is nothing you can't accomplish, and you're so glad you decided to have another.
ITA; however, I'm not sure that my laundry is ever all done
Yeah, it's tiring, but so is having just 1! Plus, just think, before long they'll be able to play with one another and get out of your hair!
I'm already thinking about a 3rd!
Good luck!
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Posted 1/8/08 8:48 PM |
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babybugsmum
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Re: I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
Posted by FireIslandLove
I think once your new baby arrives, you won't know any different, and you just keep moving full steam ahead. You don't have a choice.
You'll also eventually get to that "place" where everyone is sleeping through the night, dinner is made, the house is clean and the laundry is all done and you will feel like there is nothing you can't accomplish, and you're so glad you decided to have another.
Good luck whatever you decide to do!
P.S. Dunkin' Donuts is open 24 hours - I've become quite friendly with the employees there!
i guess you just make it work thankyou for your kind words
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Posted 1/9/08 6:09 AM |
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Re: I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
DS was 19 months when DD was born. DD was not planned and I was a mess when I found out. I felt so unprepared and this feeling of "how in the world can I do this" came over me. But when she was born, it was not like that at all. At first, it was exhausting, but we all got into a routine. It took getting used to, but it's not as hard as it seems honestly. Now that I look back on it, had she not surprised us, I don't know if I would have ever been ready. But now that she is getting older, seeing her face light up when she see's her brother, or seeing DS run to her every morning and give her a kiss and hug, melts my heart.
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Posted 1/9/08 7:15 AM |
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sumlynmad
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Re: I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
well, i dont have 2 yet (23 weeks preggo with number 2, DD will be 22 months when #2 is born(....
but i can tell u i get less worried...yeah, it seems tough- thinking about going to the store or mall with TWO??!! hello?! how do people do that?
my answer- we are all women, we are all MOMS....it is just something inside of us that triggers to go into a mode we never knew we had...we just all of the sudden DO it, you know what i mean?
my sister is pregnant with her SEVENTH child! yes, seven....the oldest is almost 10, and from there it goes 8,6,4,2, 8 months....and she just DOES it, you know?
dont worry, TTC sooner than later- this way they will be great friends, playing together, and you can finally rest (in about 4 years!)
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Posted 1/9/08 7:44 AM |
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partyof6
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Re: I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
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Posted 1/9/08 8:03 AM |
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Charly
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Re: I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
I don't think I'd ever be READY for another, although I know I wanted more than 1. DC#2 was an early surprise and I was totally freaked out at first. I'm 18+ weeks now and I'm starting to get used to the idea. I'm still petrified about how I'm going to do it all with work and 2 under 2, but I'll figure it out - I won't have a choice There are plenty of moms out there who do a great job juggling more than 1, so I'm up for the challenge.
Good luck in deciding!!
ETA: being preggo and chasing after a running 1 year isn't as hard as I thought. The entire floor is safe for her to run around and do her thing. She likes when I ask for help - throw this in the garbage, get mommy her slippers...so she's helpful sometimes too. I will admit the first tri was hard for me because I was so tired and queasy, but with DH's support we all survived.
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Posted 1/9/08 8:03 AM |
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casey31
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Re: I dont know if im ready now for another baby.... How do you do it mommies of 2 or more ....
DD#2 will be here in April- DS will be 16 months.
This was a TOTAL surprise pregnancy and I am ashamed to admit that I was VERY unhappy about it at first. I cried and was almost hysterical. Now, I had pretty severe PPD and I had only started feeling better for about 2-3 months when I got preggers again. I was terrified and even angry about it.
But, as time went on I realized that we will all survive- the first year with the baby will be hard, but we will get through it- and I will have another blessing to cherish. I am still scared about it- very scared of getting PPD again but I feel very lucky and blessed- and DH and my mom are SO supportive. to answer your question I think I will get through it because I will have to and I will have help and then it will get easier as they get older.
ETA: being preggers and chasing after a one year old I think has made this an easier pregnancy because I get so much more exercise- I have had less symptoms of ummmm- stomach issues lets just say!
Message edited 1/9/2008 1:08:49 PM.
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Posted 1/9/08 1:07 PM |
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