To check myself into an asylum in preparation?

[MamaOfTwos]

Found out I'm PG with DC2. DC1 is 11 months old, still BF and very active. I start a new job in 2 weeks and our house is on the market, I'm going to be rocking in a corner by Christmas aren't I?

Please someone post positives about 2 under 18m?

Mine are 16 months apart. It was hard at first, but you get used to it and now they're older they play together really well. You will be fine. :)

DC1 is 8 months and I'm 18 weeks with number 2. I feel your pain!

Two under ones here- pregnant with ds when dd was 8 weeks! It was absolutely fine!!! Your oldest will still be napping and by the time they are 3 and 4 they will entertain each other! It really isn't that hard I promise, because you're kind of dealing with the same stuff rather that 2 different stages. My life is miles easier than all my friends who had a 3/4 year age gap! Also everyone feels really sorry for you and assumes you're stressed and tired so be sure to play up to that even though you'll be fine!

I've got twins, which is different but similar I suppose.
It's great now they're 7 and has been great for ages, although the younger years were quite difficult.
Having a small age gap means you get to do age appropriate activities without worrying about one of them being bored.
You will be fine.

" I'm going to be rocking in a corner by Christmas aren't I"

Is that what you think people in "asylums" do?

They are 4 and 5 now not under one- I just had 2 under 1s.

I think no matter what the age gap you have their will be pros and cons, you might be shattered for a while but it will be fine.

Also slightly shitting myself for having to tell new employers I'll be going on Mat leave less than 6 months after starting!

@ADishBestEatenCold no offence meant! Mumsnet is very touchy, it was lighthearted to suggest my mental overload.

For gods sake ADish have you no sense of humour what so ever?? I would immediately report the op for mocking mh if I were you.

Don't worry about Mat leave, they can't say anything to you anyway. I had to tell my boss when I was starting my new maternity leave, whilst still on maternity leave!

Congratulations! You will be fine. There's a bit less than 18mo between my youngest two.

The first 6 months was challenging, I won't lie. But it's been getting progressively easier since then! They're just 3 and 19mo now.

"it was lighthearted to suggest my mental overload."

I do understand that you meant it in a lighthearted way, but ... simply to explain my response ... what you said was very descriptive, in fact indicative of exactly how someone might respond to (for example) finding themselves sectioned and moved into a unit late at night. I used to visit someone regularly who was sadly often in that situation and responded exactly thus, so I just don't find it funny.

However, I do realise (for example, from Threenme) that lots of people probably would find it funny, so my post was probably an overreaction. I apologise for that, and will just head off now and search for my SOH .

As you were, folks.

I had 18 months between my eldest and my twins, then just over a year between the twins and dc4.
It's definitely been hellish at times but it's lovely now there a bit older (but still chaotic.)
It's easier to find activities that are suitable for all of them and most of their toys are suitable for all of them to use.

Try and be as prepared as possible before hand - I found stocking the freezer up with loads of stuff I could just heat up and eat particularly useful and perfect prep is magic if you're using formula.

Why are user names- wow! If she says you're going to be ok, your going to be ok! 4 under 3 is very impressive! Sounds fun though? Out of interest did anyone have people openly suggesting the second was an accident! I did constantly!

There is 1 year and 1 day between by 2 eldest dc's. It's not going to be easy from my experience but definitely doable. I think the pros are that they go through similar stages at the same time and the relationship between my eldest 2 is amazing they are inseparable.

14 months between my last 2. Only pregnancy test where my response was "pour me a drink". I was also up for a promotion and was bloody embarrassed telling my boss I was pregnant again. I did want another one - just didn't think it would happen so quickly/bit fast and loose with contraception.

It was chaotic for a bit but honestly easier in many ways. The 2 were always really close, I never had to play with them, to this day - both teens - it is easy on hols etc as they always have each other and get on great with each others' friends too.

I did stock the freezer with food and waited till the very last minute to come out as pregnant - people thought I was just getting fat I think.

My MIL had 4 under 4 at one point - but she did have lots of help.

I know someone who had triplets as her last so had 5 under 4 at one point - again loads of help though.

I love the idea of them being close as they grow up. We'd love 4-6 eventually but 2 to start then a fair gap, fortunately age and apparent fertility appear to be on our side.

It's a bloody daunting thought having 2 in nappies, having to synchronise naps and it's a shame that we can't explain to DC1 the concept of 'baby's in mummy's tummy '

You'll be fine. And you'll have two children, you are about to have paid employment and you actually have a house to sell. Sounds pretty good to me!!

You'll be fine. I had x3 in a total of 32 months and lived to tell the tale. Organisation is your friend