Mom's of 2 kids

Ok I am excited to be prego again but I am nervous at the same time

first becuz we are just getting on our feet again. I know I know no matter if you plan to have a child or not your never financially ready but I would of liked to be a little more settled.

Second becuz I don't know how my daughter marissa will be being that she has been the only child for 2 years when baby number 2 arrives she will be turning 3 a few months after. I am jsut afraid that she wont' be a happy camper.

How did your children adjust to the new addition? How did you adjust?
Am I jsut being nurotic?

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Emma LOVED her new baby. She was 2 1/2 when Jeremy was born. Yes, it took a little getting used to but she was so great with him. As for me it took me a little while to be brave enough to leave the house alone with the 2 kids but eventually it all works out. No, you aren't being neurotic most mommies wonder how it will all change, you'll do fine

Re: Mom's of 2 kids

thank you for geting back to me I was beginning to think that I was alone

Re: Mom's of 2 kids

I have 3. My kids adjusted completely fine (21 mths/22 mths between kids) For me, I found it got easier as I went along. Just take it a day at a time and you will adjust just like you adjusted from having no children to having a child. Sounds like Im offering no advice here but you will see, it will be totally manageable.

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My 6 month old DD is almost exactly 3 years younger than my DS. He actually loves being the "big brother". He helps out as much as he can. We also make sure my son has plenty of time with either my DW or me without the baby around. (Easy with 2 kids. Man-on-man defense... :) ) That way, he doesn't feel neglected. Every night, when he goes to bed, he kisses his sister on the top of her head.

As long as you let your daughter be involved, and that she is important to her sister, and she has to teach her sister all kinds of things. Also make sure she has some time without the baby, if possilbe. Even if it's just reading a book with her on your lap while the baby is napping.