Second baby...

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Is there any truth in that if you're first baby is a "good baby" then your second will be a nightmare? We have had no problems with DD (13 months) she is generally a good sleeper, eater and generally a happy baby. People tell us how lucky we are, but we have just announced our pregnancy with baby 2... And the comments about our "good karma" running out, and baby 2 will be difficult, never sleep etc keep coming. Please tell me there is no truth in this! (Note, I do not believe in having a "good baby" vs "bad baby" but I do believe we have had a relatively easy time with DD!)

I hope that 'opposite baby' myth is true because my 1st one was a NIGHTMARE and I'm currently pregnant with our 2nd. I'm hoping I'm due to a good baby because my first one was so bad

Congratulations on your pregnancy!!!

Not sure about karma, however dd1 was hard hard work, never slept unless it was in with us, colic, reflux, never napped etc.
Dd2 slept through from 9 weeks and was a dream, I think karma felt sorry for me aftwr coping with dd1

I really hope it is a myth. I'm currently pregnant with number 2. My first is and always has been well behaved and I really hope number 2 will be too.

My first and second were pretty similar but second seemed easier as id already developed the coping strategies from the first! 😂 both bad sleepers, couldn't be put down, won't nap on their own but great eaters and healthy little chunks.

This is my fear! Everyone keeps telling me that DC2 will be the complete opposite of placid, happy DC1.

My first was pretty easy, apart from the relentless breast feeding. He didn't sleep too well but got progressively better and was sleeping through reliably by about 16 months. He's always been a happy boy, eats well etc.

My second is, so far, amazingly easy. Sleeps better, feeds less,and generally chilled.

Ive got 4dc and they have all been good babies, my friends hate me!

My Mum referred to my first as a clockwork baby, did just what she was supposed to when she was supposed to do it. Slept through from about 10 weeks and I'm talking proper 12 hour sleeps. My second is now 16 months and has never slept through. She is regularly awake for hours at a time overnight. I absolutely think it's payback for my being smug the first time!