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Help/ advice. Expecting second baby June 19

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Williams0706 · 14/04/2019 15:13

Hi guys

I've got son already - he'll be 23 months when my daughter is born (well when she's due!).

Does anyone have any advice on coping with an almost 2 year old and a newborn?!

My husband is brilliant but works shifts which include nights and my son is an up and down sleeper. He's always slept in his own bed but some nights wakes frequently and I'm worried I'll be feeding the baby and he'll need me too...

I guess it's a balancing act and I'll get it with experince but any tips to help make it an easier transition would be gratefully received!
Thanks

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Dvg · 14/04/2019 15:20

In the same boat, my son is 1 in July and im due to have a girl in June o_0 11 months age difference... i'm pretty scared but also excited haha not really sure how ill manage it but thankfully i do have a husband.

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Williams0706 · 14/04/2019 15:32

@Dvg oh wow, that's quite a small age gap. I'm sure we'll both be fine!! At least we don't have all the first time mum worries with baby number 2! Plus we kind of know what we are doing haha!!

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Dvg · 14/04/2019 15:43

@Williams0706 True :D, cant wait to see my son react to her when shes born. Will be interesting ^^

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NowWeAreSuckingDiesel · 14/04/2019 15:44

Bloody hell, I thought my 17 month gap to be was small 😂

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Williams0706 · 14/04/2019 15:47

Haha ladies! Looks like I've started something here...

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NowWeAreSuckingDiesel · 14/04/2019 15:50

I've no advice as my second one isn't here yet either but I'm going to lower my already low standards basically

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Williams0706 · 14/04/2019 15:55

😂😂😂😂😂 that sounds like the most sensible plan!!! When are you due?

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underneaththeash · 14/04/2019 16:40

When DC2 was born, DH used to get up if DS1 woke and then I dealt with the baby. We had a similar age gap (and DS1 was not a good sleeper).

IamChipmunk · 14/04/2019 17:02

2 yr 2 month gap here. Same as a pp. I tended to baby. Bf so dh couldn't do anything in the night except change nappies anyway. Dh tended to dh if he got up. We also initially kept up ds routine with nursery (full time) we did this for the foest 6 weeks then he dropped to 4 days.
It meant i could concentrate on baby fpe first few weeks and he kept to his usual routine so was settled.
I also spent some nights co sleeping in a seperate room so i could get a lie in and dh would get up and sort ds.

TrixieFranklin · 15/04/2019 12:52

Oooo similar boat here, twins just turned 3 and 3rd baby due end of June.
I've bought a sling thinking that it'll be easier to run around after two toddlers with baby in a sling rather than a pram at the park, beach..etc
Other than that no tips or ideas other than possibly not leaving the house for the next 5 years or so Grin

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Williams0706 · 15/04/2019 12:56

@TrixieFranklin a sling is an excellent idea. Didn't use one with my first but could definitely see the benefits this time around!!

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TrixieFranklin · 15/04/2019 12:57

Me neither but I'm willing to try anything to save my sanity this time Grin

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Williams0706 · 15/04/2019 12:58

😂 we'll be fine!! We've got this. 💪

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