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Bxgell2
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Ok, seriously... what are the chances
That I'll have another collicky, fiery, diva-ish baby? I mean everyone, EVERYONE tells me, don't worry, the second will be an angel, but can I really bank on that? What's the liklihood of having two collicky/difficult/"spirited" children in a row?? HIT ME WITH HONESTY HERE!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Both my friend & my sister had #1 colicky, very sensitive babies. Their #2s are sweet angels. They don't always listen (hey none do) but the temperment is completely different.
One thing I learned by having a 2nd baby is they are usually nothing like the 1st. Also you've dealt with the shock of the fiery diva. Anything after that is a piece of cake because you've been through it.
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
I think most people just like to say the opposite for the next baby.
Julia was an angel from the start, and now I hear when my next one is born he/she will be a terror, I'm like gee thanks!
I'm the oldest and my mom use to tell me how wonderful I was when I was a baby, and how my sister was very difficult....
I personally don't believe all that talk!
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Bxgell2
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Posted by nrthshgrl
Both my friend & my sister had #1 colicky, very sensitive babies. Their #2s are sweet angels. They don't always listen (hey none do) but the temperment is completely different.
One thing I learned by having a 2nd baby is they are usually nothing like the 1st. Also you've dealt with the shock of the fiery diva. Anything after that is a piece of cake because you've been through it.
I hear you, I really do, but somewhere deep inside my brain, I'm scared that, with my luck, when #2 comes out, I'll finally realize that Alex wasn't that bad after all! 
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steph4777
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Posted by MelTodd604
I think most people just like to say the opposite for the next baby.
Julia was an angel from the start, and now I hear when my next one is born he/she will be a terror, I'm like gee thanks!
I'm the oldest and my mom use to tell me how wonderful I was when I was a baby, and how my sister was very difficult....
I personally don't believe all that talk!
People tell me the same thing.... I'm just hoping for the best. At least the next time around if you do (God forbid) have another colicky baby, you'll have an idea of what to do.
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| Posted 1/2/07 2:01 PM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
My oldest was like your daughter. Still is in alot of ways and hes 4. My next was not colicky or nearly as much "work" but she's a spitfire in her own right. #3 is a pure ANGEL! Im surprised people cant actually see his halo. So I dont know about #2 but whenever I tell anyone what an angel my DS is, they always say "The 3rd usually is"
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ckdk
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
I say this all the time!! Like you, everyone tells me #2 will be so different, will sleep, blah blah... I guess we'll find out eventually...
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| Posted 1/2/07 2:11 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Ahhhhhhhh, looks like I'll be the most recent LIF test case, eh? 
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| Posted 1/2/07 2:13 PM |
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dee7772
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
I will let you know when I have baby #2 in April . Jake was colic we were all miserable for the first 3 months of his All I can say is thank god they grow out of it.
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CathyB
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Sarah was colicky. Andy isn't, but has a milk protein allergy that's been hard to get under control and he cries a lot too. When he isn't crying he's the happiest baby I've ever seen. So it's manageable. I don't regret it at all.
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MrsBumbleb
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Did I miss something? Are you preggers?
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| Posted 1/2/07 2:32 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Posted by MrsBumbleb
Did I miss something? Are you preggers?
NO! But, last night Dh asked me to go off the pill, so before I take the plunge, I'm pondering 
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| Posted 1/2/07 2:34 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Posted by Bxgell2
Posted by MrsBumbleb
Did I miss something? Are you preggers?
NO! But, last night Dh asked me to go off the pill, so before I take the plunge, I'm pondering
I was going to ask if you were PG too! So you are ready to TTC #2, eh?
I say it's the opposite, so since you already have a little Diva, #2 is going to be a walk in the park.  Unlike me who is in for a hell of a time, I'm sure, since my first is a good baby.
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Tracey
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Not sure, no collicky babies here. However my older brother was very collicky - and my mom said I was an easy going, pleasure to be around baby. 
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SoinLove
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Posted by MelTodd604
I think most people just like to say the opposite for the next baby.
Julia was an angel from the start, and now I hear when my next one is born he/she will be a terror, I'm like gee thanks!
I'm the oldest and my mom use to tell me how wonderful I was when I was a baby, and how my sister was very difficult....
I personally don't believe all that talk!
It's funny, because Christopher was probably the best baby EVER, so people always joked that Kaylee would be the worst baby in the world and I'd always joke around in agreement.
Well, Kaylee was awful. I don't know if she just seemed so awful because Christopher was so good or if it was because she was actually awful. At this point (she's 3 months old), she a LOT better, but in the beginning, we were practically tearing our hair out.
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monkeybride
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
I'm hoping they're slim. I guess I can't complain too much because overall Miranda really was a great baby but the AR and spit up just about sent me to the loony bin and I am praying to God I don't have another AR/spitty baby.
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
1st are you PG?
I dont think you will have another colicky baby. I am one of 5 and only one was like that (he was pain and he is the middle child).
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nymommy2be
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
I always hear about one difficult and one easy baby, but the second one is usually the easy one. I think maybe the babies are the same but the moms are just ready the second time around...knowing what to expect, more tricks up your sleeve, etc, i'm sure   will be an angel.
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ckdk
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Posted by Seles81
1st are you PG?
I dont think you will have another colicky baby. I am one of 5 and only one was like that (he was pain and he is the middle child).
she said she is not PG, but going to start TTC...
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MommaG
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Everyone I know - everyone - who has two kids, has two totally different kids. Their personalities are different, and their temperement as a baby was different. Of course, there's no scientific evidence and no guarantees, but I really don't know anyone who's had two angels or two difficult children.
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sunny
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
I have the same concerns- that is why my little girl may not have a sibling!
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smith1234
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Posted by Bxgell2
Ahhhhhhhh, looks like I'll be the most recent LIF test case, eh?
YES! Please be our test subject and then let us know if it's safe to proceed!!
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Moehick
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Posted by Bxgell2
Ahhhhhhhh, looks like I'll be the most recent LIF test case, eh?
 I bet #2 will be a breeze and soon enough you will be asking about #3...if it is possible to have 2 angels in a row 
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justthe4ofus
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Re: Ok, seriously... what are the chances
Believe me I am there with you though D is really a good kid! She is just a little high maintance. But I can tell you my BF went through HELL with her first and her second was a dream. I think the first part was being a first time mom and being a little more relaxed the second time. I think another part was that the first was colicky and then second wasn't. I think the third part was the first was a girl and the second was a boy.
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