I'm almost 32 weeks pregnant with DC2. I already have 19 month old DS who is an angel and a devil on equal measure.
I found the first year of DS' very difficult. We have no family nearby (a 7 hour car journey or a plane journey away) and tbh, the very minimal interaction they have had since DS was born has been more stressful than assisting.
Anyway, in 2 months, I'm going to have another one and I'm absolutely dreading it. I feel so awful saying that, and I love feeling it's little kicks etc, but I just know that it's arrival will herald a major upheaval and I honestly don't know how I'm going to cope.
DS is very hard work and always has been. He's not going anywhere. It's going to be him and another potential him. I can't deal with 2 of him (or worse!).
I know I'm pregnant and hormonal but I've spent the last few days in tears just thinking about it.
I suppose the fact that no one has sugar coated how shit it will be isn't really helping.
DH works long hours and is as hands on as can be, but ultimately it will be me, DS and the baby all day every day.
I should say, we go out to groups every day and DS does go to nursery 2 mornings a weeks (thank god!).
I suppose I just need some reassurance and tips for coping please.
And also some tips for dealing with sleep deprivation (and associated grumpiness!) with a toddler!
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Dreading having newborn and toddler
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Luckystar1 · 01/06/2016 10:18
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MiaowTheCat ·
02/06/2016 06:54
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