As you transition from one child to two... - Page 2

DoulaClara · 04-26-2011, 07:55 PM

Now, couldja go back in time about a year and 3 weeks and post this?

I think this is awesome.

ValiantJoy07 · 04-27-2011, 03:33 PM

Oh I

this!

The transition from 1-2 wasn't as hard as 0-1...But considering the hell that was 0-1 was that's not saying much, it was really hard.

I still feel very

about getting preggo again...My Mom aid 2-3 was the hardest. But her first 2 were planned and #3 was a surprise at 8mos pp (born 15mospp). I think where Mama is at and all that plays a big part.

04-27-2011, 07:31 PM

What a wonderful post! My second just turned 1 (and is sleeping through the night finally!) and boy this just sums it up perfectly! Thank you, this makes me feel good to know that I'm normal rather than "the worst mom ever" as I had felt like for the past several months!

prov31craftymom · 05-25-2011, 10:27 AM

Thanks Mel! I needed this. I'm going to have my dh read it. After yesterday, and everything that's going on with a toddler and an infant, he doesn't know if he can handle more kids. It's nice to have some encouragement!

mommychem · 05-25-2011, 07:04 PM

It is so HARD... but easier than last week, and easier than last month, and easier than three months ago. Thank you so much! I feel unfit sometimes, like someone else would do a better job for my girls

. But little tidbits of advice and encouragement like this really lift and empower me. Thanks again!

05-30-2011, 07:37 PM

Exactly what I need to read today.

I'm thinking I should print it out and put it somewhere I'll see it everyday.

Stiina · 05-30-2011, 08:23 PM

Amazing insight. I know I'll need this. Thanks so much Melody. You are an inspiration!

Aerynne · 05-30-2011, 08:26 PM

I saw a mom of a toddler and a baby in Ikea last week and wanted to go up to her and say "it gets easier" even though she didn't even appear to be having that tough of a time. Just seeing a mom with baby and toddler brought back those memories. Yes, it is hard. But it will get better.

Maggirayne · 05-30-2011, 08:52 PM

I needed this two years ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elyse221

Thanks for this! I'll have to bookmark this for when #2 is in the works!

bec28 · 12-16-2011, 07:00 AM

Thanks for this thread

I know it's a little old, but I really needed to read it today. We are preparing for #2 to arrive, and I'm worried about ds and how he'll do. It's good to read such encouraging words. I think I'll have to print this out when new baby arrives so I can read it whenever I need to

JuicyMoosey · 12-16-2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bec28

Thanks for this thread

I know it's a little old, but I really needed to read it today. We are preparing for #2 to arrive, and I'm worried about ds and how he'll do. It's good to read such encouraging words. I think I'll have to print this out when new baby arrives so I can read it whenever I need to

And thank you for bumping it up! I am four weeks into the transition from 1 to 2, and I really, really appreciated reading the OP!

I think what I would like most is my evenings back, of just dh and I while children are sleeping. But, as you all have said, it's just another season of many. Thank you for the encouragement.

Q&D mama · 12-20-2011, 08:12 PM

Thank you so much for this thread, moving from 1-2 kids was the most stressful thing I have ever done in my life. It's encouraging to read that I am not the only mother who has felt like this.

We are now moving on to having number 3, hopefully it will be a breeze.

Amazement · 12-21-2011, 11:12 AM

Sitting here with tears in my eyes having just found this thread at the perfect time-- after a rough night with Dd2, who is just three weeks old. Thank you for the OP and for the bump.

PrincessAnika · 12-21-2011, 12:47 PM

umm....maybe this could be a sticky??

Daria_Aleksandrovna · 12-21-2011, 03:57 PM

I felt 1st baby was the hardest, the adjustment from self-centred life with zero experience with kids...to 1. 1->2 was a breeze, despite having luck to have two colicky boys. I don't think I am in the minority, actually.

Maybe it needs more balance? If I read this post before I had my 2nd I'd get depressed than necessary.

04-26-2011, 07:55 PM	#16
DoulaClara Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: where the street has no name Posts: 17,002	Re: As you transition from one child to two... Now, couldja go back in time about a year and 3 weeks and post this? I think this is awesome. __________________ "As long as I learn I will make mistakes..." ~Beastie Boys

04-27-2011, 03:33 PM	#17
ValiantJoy07 Rose Garden "Take Joy Home, And make a place in thy great heart for her...Joy is the grace we say to God." ~Jean Ingelow~ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Forest Posts: 16,331	Re: As you transition from one child to two... Oh I this! The transition from 1-2 wasn't as hard as 0-1...But considering the hell that was 0-1 was that's not saying much, it was really hard. I still feel very about getting preggo again...My Mom aid 2-3 was the hardest. But her first 2 were planned and #3 was a surprise at 8mos pp (born 15mospp). I think where Mama is at and all that plays a big part. __________________ Hannah Joy Intuitive People Loving Introvert Married since '05 to Ryan software and web applications developer. Homeschooling Mama to my 5 Joys... dd1 RJ (12/07), dd2 AJ (08/09), dd3 PJ (01/12), ds1 Ziggy (09/15), ds2 Sunny (05/18) Enjoying a Healing Diet to manage SPD and other health challenges. Sorry for the typos and sloppy grammar I don't have a good excuse anymore.

04-27-2011, 07:31 PM	#18
blagosloven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: As you transition from one child to two... What a wonderful post! My second just turned 1 (and is sleeping through the night finally!) and boy this just sums it up perfectly! Thank you, this makes me feel good to know that I'm normal rather than "the worst mom ever" as I had felt like for the past several months!

05-25-2011, 10:27 AM	#19
prov31craftymom Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,767	Re: As you transition from one child to two... Thanks Mel! I needed this. I'm going to have my dh read it. After yesterday, and everything that's going on with a toddler and an infant, he doesn't know if he can handle more kids. It's nice to have some encouragement! __________________ Military wife (living in Germany!) and homeschooling mama to three children. Echo is 7! Charlie is 5!!!!! Romeo is 2! Save

05-25-2011, 07:04 PM	#20
mommychem Rose Garden Butterfly on my face :) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,953	Re: As you transition from one child to two... It is so HARD... but easier than last week, and easier than last month, and easier than three months ago. Thank you so much! I feel unfit sometimes, like someone else would do a better job for my girls. But little tidbits of advice and encouragement like this really lift and empower me. Thanks again! __________________ Wife with 5 DC Former Chemist

05-30-2011, 07:37 PM	#21
Jillie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: As you transition from one child to two... Exactly what I need to read today. I'm thinking I should print it out and put it somewhere I'll see it everyday.

05-30-2011, 08:23 PM	#22
Stiina Rose Garden Not Sharing Exuberantly Anymore Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 9,507	Re: As you transition from one child to two... Amazing insight. I know I'll need this. Thanks so much Melody. You are an inspiration!

05-30-2011, 08:26 PM	#23
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,152	Re: As you transition from one child to two... I saw a mom of a toddler and a baby in Ikea last week and wanted to go up to her and say "it gets easier" even though she didn't even appear to be having that tough of a time. Just seeing a mom with baby and toddler brought back those memories. Yes, it is hard. But it will get better. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

12-16-2011, 07:00 AM	#25
bec28 Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,580	Re: As you transition from one child to two... Thanks for this thread I know it's a little old, but I really needed to read it today. We are preparing for #2 to arrive, and I'm worried about ds and how he'll do. It's good to read such encouraging words. I think I'll have to print this out when new baby arrives so I can read it whenever I need to __________________ Wife to first date since 2005 Mama to A (ds) , Nov 2009 Sweet baby C (dd) born Feb 2012 staying at home and loving it! learning to be a more grace filled, gentle mama

12-20-2011, 08:12 PM	#27
Q&D mama Seedling Rose Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 10	Re: As you transition from one child to two... Thank you so much for this thread, moving from 1-2 kids was the most stressful thing I have ever done in my life. It's encouraging to read that I am not the only mother who has felt like this. We are now moving on to having number 3, hopefully it will be a breeze.

12-21-2011, 11:12 AM	#28
Amazement Rose Blossom Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 267	Re: As you transition from one child to two... Sitting here with tears in my eyes having just found this thread at the perfect time-- after a rough night with Dd2, who is just three weeks old. Thank you for the OP and for the bump.

12-21-2011, 12:47 PM	#29
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12-21-2011, 03:57 PM	#30
Daria_Aleksandrovna Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,927	Re: As you transition from one child to two... I felt 1st baby was the hardest, the adjustment from self-centred life with zero experience with kids...to 1. 1->2 was a breeze, despite having luck to have two colicky boys. I don't think I am in the minority, actually. Maybe it needs more balance? If I read this post before I had my 2nd I'd get depressed than necessary. __________________ proud mum of three: DS1 (born Mar'09 ) DS2 (born Aug'11 ) DD1 (born Mar'15 )

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