Comments on: Need a Moment

By: Mary Elizabeth

Mary Elizabeth — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:07:22 +0000

Be good to yourself and let things slide. You will find your rhythm. 1 to 2 kids is an adjustment. If people you trust offer to help don’t try to do it yourself, say yes! You will be rewarded with enriched friendship and a rested body. Congratulations and God Bless!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:31:05 +0000

You will get, hang in there! My kids, who are now 8 and 6, are 21 months apart, and the first year was really hard. My husband took 6 weeks off when our youngest was born and his first day back to work I did panick just a tad. Being sick does make it harder, but it will get better!

By: yo sista!

yo sista! — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:50:35 +0000

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, how do we do it? And on top of all that I woke up with a stiff neck. It has been a hard day! I had to do all the housework with a stiff neck. Carrying the baby feels like hell. I feel for you, sister…:( Marwan came by and made food though, but he’s been in bed practically the whole day. He pulled his back out.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:12:47 +0000

You might try double diapering Nathan or seeing if he would tolerate not having his diaper changed at night. I tried to to as little night diaper changing as possible.

By: Kari

Kari — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:52:15 +0000

Hang in there! It will get easier. It will get easier. It will get easier. (Keep chanting)

By: Dalila

Dalila — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:17:54 +0000

Last time I took care of my friends’ two children for a morning I was overwhelmed until they got tired and quieted down. I am happy to still be an “aunt” – children are challenging!
I second Kitty and Leah’s comments. I don’t mind helping out my friends with little ones so dig up some friends who can help you out!
And Isabelle will help you with Nathan soon enough – it is difficult with her remembering being the only one to get your attention but she’ll be changing Nathan’s diapers (or at least packing diaper bags) for you soon enough!
Take care of yourself!

By: Leah

Leah — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:33:27 +0000

Yes, there is a big period of adjustment when adding another baby into the mix. Know that you’ll find your rhythm as futuregirl says.

I found a baby carrier (sling or mobywrap) to be my lifesaver when S was born. She’d fall asleep in there while I took care of M. Do you have anyone close by that can help you for an hour or two (to play with Isabelle while the baby and you sleep)?

Hang in there! You can do it!

By: futuregirl

futuregirl — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:12:17 +0000

It’ll get easier. You’ll all find your rhythm. Promise.

By: Kitty Baby Love

Kitty Baby Love — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:51:50 +0000

oh my gosh I feel for you. I started leaking breastmilk when I read your post (especially about needing to nurse 2 crying babies at once). Ugh I can’t imagine how stressful that is. I hate it when Ben leaves too and we only have 1.

Can you afford a nanny/house helper maybe? Ben and I have been asking friends to come over for a couple hours to help around the house and it’s been so nice. Today my friend came over and cleaned our entire kitchen and dining area. It was such a little thing for her but a huge help for us.