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When your second child comes along, is it easier, harder or both?

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amysoph · 30/04/2004 22:39

Just wondered what people think....My second dd is five weeks old, and throughout the pregnancy, I was really anxious, worried about how I would cope with two of them at home. (My dd1 is just 3 btw). But actually, to my surprise, I have found it all a lot easier than I imagined. I feel much calmer this time round, even though I have a lot more to do with two of them around, and I manage to get very little done some days. I've even vaguely entertained thoughts of having a third some day......I guess having a newborn 2nd time around is often easier because you know what you are doing, and are more relaxed. What are other people's experiences? (Sorry if these seems like a pointless thread, I am new to this lark, just spent an hour reading various interesting points of view, and wanted to put in my twopennyworth! And it's a Friday night, and I am in on my own, dh down the boozer with childless mates!)

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webmum · 04/05/2004 13:31

This thread has been reassuring for me too as now expecting no2, which is due for when dd is 3 1/2. I found it v. difficult to cope with her when a baby, because of constant feeding no sleeping, bit of pND, (which I'm dreading might happen again).
Thanks all!!

Libra · 05/05/2004 13:00

I also have a nine year gap - and it's great. I actually think ds2 thinks his brother is just another parent. Also, since we are 'older' parents, especially dh who is 47, it's good to have an older brother there for the more active activities. When I'm cooking, ds1 will look after ds2 for me, etc, and since he is now ten he is passed the stage of having train sets, etc, out on the floor for the baby to destroy. Wanted to take him to the school Easter disco a few weeks ago since he has figured out that babies attract the girls! The only bad thing is that they never will want to do the same - at Easter I took ds2 to the swings and slides while dh took ds1 swimming.

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