I'm considering TTC baby number 2 when my son turns 2 next summer, and I want an honest outlook from any new mummas of 2. Hubby found the newborn phase much harder than I did, he values his sleep alot and I want him to know exactly what to expect so he doesn't fall into a vortex of 'FML' if it's mega hard with a toddler in tow.
I took on the workload with our boy as hubby was working alot and I am still BF now. I mum guilted myself into being as perfect as I could without TV, convenience snacks and anything else I worried people would judge me for. BF took months to become established due to pain and it really made me a wreck at the time as I wanted it so badly, but I powered through and got there in the end at the cost of some of my sanity.
Basically I want honest input from mums who have had a second baby with a 2 or 3 year age gap and how you coped, what was hard and what was easier than you thought. Any tricks or advice that helped you and real insight into how things have to change.
I'll take my year mat leave again but then will go back to working 3 days a week (as we have a big ol' mortgage to pay). Im 34 and have PCOS so TTC the first time took a couple of years, I don't want to miss my chance but don't want to have a baby that could put too much pressure on my beautiful little family as we are, this is me researching so please be honest! I know its different for everyone as no two situations are the same but I feel hearing your experiences will help prepare me and in turn prepare the mister so we can have that 'talk' knowing as many facts as we can!
Thank you. X
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rachel200811 · 06/12/2020 13:51
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