s/o baby blues & #2

vitan · October 2013

Honestly, the night i found out I was pregnant again, I remember sitting in my daughters room feeling overwhelmed. I went back to the first 2 weeks and remembered how I felt and got scared all over again. I could deal with the sleepless nights, I've dealt with them since she's been born but the feelings, the thoughts overwhelmed me once more.

I know there are a few of us who are expecting #2, and a few have already, did you get the same fear or do you feel like since you've been through it, you know what to expect?

alexisanna44 · October 2013

I'm a little different I think. I was never afraid of having a newborn. I've been around babies my whole life and don't find them scary. I am afraid of other things like how Lucy will react to having a little brother or sister, how ill parent two kids instead of one, or since Lucy was such a great baby the "holy crap I hope with all my heart I get another one just like her." It's different an scary, but I know everything will be great one way or another.

bobcee · October 2013

I was worried and scared. I didn't know how I could be functional on such little sleep while still taking care of a toddler as well as how Delilah would react since she was such a mommy's girl.

But once Zack was born everything fell into place and I can honestly say that all my fears were gone immediately and it's been a whole lot easier than I could have ever imagined. And Delilah adores her little brother. Yes there are still tough times, but don't stress about it, you'll figure it out when the time comes.

And while your fears and concerns are totally normal, i guess what I'm trying to say is worrying about what might be now, won't do you any good since you can't predict what it will actually be like.

Whippet8 · October 2013

I am terrified of trying to juggle a toddler while caring for a newborn. Those first few weeks were hell and scared the crap out of me.

vitan · October 2013

It is a bit daunting. I've heard people say that going from 1 to 2 is easier than 0 to 1 but it is more work. I've been okay with that aspect because luckily I have help since my mom lives down the street from us but I do get anxious about BFing again and the hormone surges. Much like we've all experienced, those "I'm crying and I don't know exactly why" nights freak me out the most. I think DD will be okay since she loves kids and has become quite the daddy's girl. It's just a new territory...again.

wiggyslilsis · October 2013

I have these thoughts whenever thinking about TTC #2. I don't know how I would be able to give Ava Nichol my all when those first few weeks with her I was non functional. I get scared about if I would get put on bed rest again. I think waiting until she is older and a little more independent is the right decision for me because of all the anxiety I have surrounding how I will be able to take care of Ava Nichol and not just take care of her but give her as much as I do now.

We may be one and done though so I don't know how important these thoughts are. When I got pregnant with DD I was nothing but excited and I would definitely feel guilty for having hesitations/fears with #2.

vitan · October 2013

wiggy - I totally get your fears. People tell me that a baby just needs to be fed and changed they don't know anything else but I think, I held my little girl for 2 whole months when she was first born, my second just gets the bare minimum? Poor guy. Eh, I'm a second baby and I'm pretty independent, perhaps that's why? haha.

ream02 · October 2013

I'm scared. I'm scared of having a newborn and a 2 year old. I'm scared to go through the sleepless nights again. I'm scared I'll get mastitis again. I'm scared that I'll get PPD again only worse because I'll feel like I'm failing at least one of the 3 kids. Yep! I'm scared!

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