First child is a live wire, what was second like?

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I obviously know all kids are different and I absolutely love my son. He is full throttle all day everyday and not as people would say an easy child ( I wouldn't change him for the world) now pregnant with second and wondering if anyone had same with first was second one calmer?

I thought my first was a complete live wire until number 2 came along - now I know the meaning 🤯🤣

First child was a massive live wire and I was run absolutely ragged! You know that one child who wants to climb the tallest tree/jump in the biggest puddle/can’t turn your back for a minute?

Second was one of those miraculous babies who slept through from birth, was a chilled and smiley toddler, and absolutely no trouble as a child.

They’re teenagers now and it’s a different story! My live wire is so laidback he’s practically horizontal and my angel is a stroppy little Madam.

Live wire x2! Sorry!

My first (DD) absolute live wire is soon to be 5 and is non stop!
My second (DS) is sooo chilled out at 3.5, rarely tantrums loves to just play calmly on his own.
Very different!

My first and 3rd were zen.. 2 and 4 however...

First was a high needs baby, is a lovely but demanding 3yo who needs constant interaction and stimulation and NEVER stops talking.

Second is 4mo. Infinitely calmer and less needy baby, but a rubbish sleeper and barely eats.

There’s definitely a difference between DS1 (18m) and DS2 (3m) DS1 is an absolute whirlwind, always hated sleep had massive FOMO. DS2 just want to be left alone half the time, now he’s more alert a few minutes of stim and he’s like nah put me down 😂 falls asleep like a dream too.

Crazy how different they are so far

First was model text-book child type. Second was a death-defying ball of energy with a penchant for running off as soon as my back was turned. Three was quite sweet and good natured by day but nearly broke me by not sleeping through until he was over 2. They’re all teens now and have evened out. Ds2 is too sedentary for running away and too old to need pursuing if he did.

Good luck. May the odds be ever in your favour.

First child has always been full of energy, sometimes rage and frustration, always saw sleep as the enemy, always wanted to do numerous activities as well as school and socialising. Second child fell asleep on the changing mat as a baby and would rather sit and play quietly with their dinosaurs. Refuses to do extra curricular activities. Totally different personality.

My second is only 4months. My first is an active toddler and a complete whirlwind. He’s like a rat up a drainpipe, climbing everything and always on the go. He was a happy baby and I never thought he was difficult but needed alot of input from me. My second is such an easier baby. I can cook tea with him on a playmat and get some cleaning done. Fingers crossed he’s easier!!

My son is 4 and absolutely bonkers from the second he wakes up to the second he sleeps. My daughter is 17 months and at church today she stayed in the carrier and didn't make a peep until we were home (so 5 hours just watching what was going on with a nap in said carrier in the middle). My son even at that age would have been up and down 1000 times! So there is hope the little one in your belly can be more chill!

My first is a complete lunatic and has zero fear, walked really early, climbed everything and has run me ragged for five years. My second has managed to outdo him already on the high energy stakes which I thought was impossible. Her most recent thing is to suddenly bolt at high speed and she is the most fearless, accident prone child. I am absolutely exhausted!

First is full on (not yet officially diagnosed ADD) so talks not stop and moves between activities alot. He was a busy toddler and likes someone to play.

Second was an easy newborn. Slept well and very content. It all changed when she started walking. She is into everything and you literally cannot take your eyes off her. She is now 2 and just trashes the house everyday.

I didn't think a child could be more full on than my first but my second is x10

No.1 - chilled as they come.

No. 2 - complete drama llama.

No. 3 - We always said if he'd been the first there wouldn't have been a second.

There's really no telling.

First was mad, never slept through til she went to full time school…. second much more relaxed slept through from birth, had long naps etc (although looking back, she might have just been pretending to avoid her loud sister). They’re 7 and 5 now and older one has chilled out a lot. Will be interesting to see what they’re like as teens.