wow, adjustment needed

tripin

Two under two is tough! My poor guy is not taking this new baby thing very well and man oh man is it making life tough.

I think I have discovered a new depth of exhaustion. 

kristen80

Everyone told me to brace myself for the first 3 months of baby #2, and boy were they right.  The exhaustion is horrendous, especially when you have to chase a toddler around (and attempt to be a good, patient mommy at the same time).  Just know that it really does get better and you'll nail down a routine within the next few months, and you WILL sleep again!  Until then, don't hesitate to drink some coffee (I have 1-2 cups/day even though I nurse and Katie is fine).  And take any help you can get to get a little sleep.  Hang in there, and welcome to the club  ;o).

carlyaw

I would not go back to those first few weeks for all the money in the world.  seriously. It was so so so hard.    I remember making a few posts just like this.  Grace also did not warm up to Liam right away, she cried A LOT. And I felt like a horrible mother for not being very patient with her, letting her watch lots of TV etc.   But once Liam started to smile, laugh and interact with her everything started to get easier.  Grace ADORES him now, they still have their moments when they fight over a toy (yes this is already happening!!) but I really do think they will be great friends as Liam grows.  Hang in there and try to get a little alone time if you can, even if it is just a hot bath.

maeghan21

I have no sage advise, but want to say "HUGS!!!"

plus, secretly I file these posts away since I'm on the edge and am scared of baby #2

jl&jl

maeghan21:

I have no sage advise, but want to say "HUGS!!!"

plus, secretly I file these posts away since I'm on the edge and am scared of baby #2

 

This exactly.  I hope things look up soon, Erin.  And I hope you repost soon that it was the perfect decision...because I need to convince DH for round two.

tripin

Thanks ladies. I keep remembering those of you who went through it and how it got better. Overall, I thought I was in a great place and feeling really good, then over the past days Luke just has melted down and is so high maintenance and needy - which isn't him. It's been tough. DH and I are both trying to be patient, but we're both so tired.

You'll laugh though, I said yesterday... "well when #3 comes hopefully the boys will entertain each other" to which I got a very concerned look from DH and he said, "uh, I'm no where near thinking about #3. Honestly, I've been thinking two might be good". hahaha. 

Thanks again though, it is nice to have people on your side knowing what you are going through, or at least supporting

SBTibbs

maeghan21:

I have no sage advise, but want to say "HUGS!!!"

plus, secretly I file these posts away since I'm on the edge and am scared of baby #2

Same here!! Hugs and hang in there! 

meganmarieCA

It's crazy hard.  Ridiculously hard...but you'll get through it, and you'll even enjoy it eventually (or so I've been told...)  

 

Any time you need company, come here or I'll come there, or we can meet in the middle.

 

tripin

meganmarieCA:

It's crazy hard.  Ridiculously hard...but you'll get through it, and you'll even enjoy it eventually (or so I've been told...)  

Any time you need company, come here or I'll come there, or we can meet in the middle.

 

 Sounds great!