Hello, DS1 is 2y 9m, and DS2 is 2 weeks. Any tips or advice on how to look after a toddler and newborn at the same time? DS1 is at nursery 4 days a week, and when he's not, DH is usually here as well. And DS1 is basically a very good little boy - just quite full-on and starting to push boundaries at the moment. But basically, i can't really complain that i've got it hard.
But nevertheless i'm a bit bewildered as to how to manage two at a time. I know lots of you will be SAHMs to two, and would love your advice. Please understand - my standards are really low. I'm not looking at how to bring up DCs as well-rounded individuals with a decent appreciation of sushi and avant garde music, while simultaneously working from home to develop PR company. No, my questions are more on the level of "how do i go to the loo while feeling reasonably confident that DS1 won't over-affectionately poke DS2 in the eye?" "If DS2 is screaming for a feed, and DS1 is refusing to have pooey nappy changed, who takes priority?" "What happens if you're feeding baby when out and DS2 decides to run off?'
After spending 2 hours alone with them for the first time, makes me realise how hilarious it is that DH and I ever struggled to manage one between us!
I'm sure we'll be fine, but looking for some reassurance. Even of it is to say "yes, it is just really hard!"