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Anyone got 2 under 2??? Help!

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ohdear888q · 08/09/2025 10:44

Hello!!!
really need advice ladies please.
i was a young mum and had 2 under 2 at 20 years old!! Don’t know how I did it but I did.

they are now 14 & 15. My best mates. (2 girls)

anyway… I have an 8 month old with my current partner and have just found out I am pregnant !!
I am 5 weeks ish. So very early but still.
has anyone been in this position? Yes I know I’ve done it before but it feels different when you are older some how.

what do I do. My partner has said it’s totally up to me. He said he’s not against it. He’s an amazing dad. And supportive of me.

please no harsh comments xxx

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DrPrunesqualer · 08/09/2025 12:27

So you’re mid 30s
I had twins at 37 and a 3 year old.
Like most parents you’ll get through it.

It’s not that unusual these days

plus, perhaps your older kids will be around to be supportive

THISnewbeginning · 08/09/2025 12:28

You can do it op, I did similar - my eldest two are now 16 & 17, and my Littlest two are 4 and (just) 6 - i survived

ohdear888q · 08/09/2025 12:31

DrPrunesqualer · 08/09/2025 12:27

So you’re mid 30s
I had twins at 37 and a 3 year old.
Like most parents you’ll get through it.

It’s not that unusual these days

plus, perhaps your older kids will be around to be supportive

Wow you are super woman!!! And made me feel better thankyou xx

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ohdear888q · 08/09/2025 12:31

THISnewbeginning · 08/09/2025 12:28

You can do it op, I did similar - my eldest two are now 16 & 17, and my Littlest two are 4 and (just) 6 - i survived

Thanks so much x did you feel the 6 year old felt left out or are they good friends x

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DrPrunesqualer · 08/09/2025 12:34

ohdear888q · 08/09/2025 12:31

Wow you are super woman!!! And made me feel better thankyou xx

It’ll all be a blur in 20 years. 🥳

Lululemonade11 · 08/09/2025 12:38

I have 2 under 2, I'm 33.

So far it's been manageable (youngest is 8 weeks)...we have our moments but overall it's better than expected. I really didn't like being heavily pregnant with a toddler though, and felt much better when baby arrived!

Onthebusses · 08/09/2025 12:39

ohdear888q · 08/09/2025 10:44

Hello!!!
really need advice ladies please.
i was a young mum and had 2 under 2 at 20 years old!! Don’t know how I did it but I did.

they are now 14 & 15. My best mates. (2 girls)

anyway… I have an 8 month old with my current partner and have just found out I am pregnant !!
I am 5 weeks ish. So very early but still.
has anyone been in this position? Yes I know I’ve done it before but it feels different when you are older some how.

what do I do. My partner has said it’s totally up to me. He said he’s not against it. He’s an amazing dad. And supportive of me.

please no harsh comments xxx

You know how fun it was or wasn't.

Abortion under 10 weeks is easy enough, if you're okay with it that is. If you don't like the idea don't do it. But balance it against how difficult two under two is.

I could never do that to myself because I know I would be overstimulated and tired and therefore not be the best mum I can be, and being the best mum I can be is essential to me.

I have two, 8 years apart. I'd not cope with two under two same as I'd not cope working full-time. I want to parent full-time.

Are you able to stay home with both kids and enjoy it? Or would be it be hell?

SouthLondonMum22 · 08/09/2025 12:39

I had 3 under 2. They are now 3 in December and 16 month old twins.

It's full on but honestly, easier than I expected. Especially now the first year with the twins is out of the way.

I was 36 when I had my first.

THISnewbeginning · 08/09/2025 12:44

ohdear888q · 08/09/2025 12:31

Thanks so much x did you feel the 6 year old felt left out or are they good friends x

They are most of the time friends

I do have another two between the big two and little two so its busy busy here

mrsce · 08/09/2025 13:41

Hello, I have two sets of two under two :) it feels easier the next time round. Congratulations on your beautiful big family

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