Pregnant with second planned baby, but scared help!

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Hi

Just wanted some insight to people who have multiple children

As an only child I have always wanted at least 2 children. I did not want a large age gap between children. My husband and I always liked the idea of a 2 year gap...

We started trying for a baby and amazingly I'm pregnant the second month we tried. I'm so happy but I also have had waves of sadness since I found out this morning. My son is 14 months and feels like a baby himself and I feel scared about how our relationship will change when I have baby no.2. I returned to work 4 days a week so DS is in nursery those days and I plan to keep him in at least 3 (nursery minimum) as second child will join him at nursery post mat leave and I want to keep him in a routine....

But I feel guilty already! I love my son and I know love isn't limited but I'm so worried he will think I love him less or our relationship will change....

I know this is probably silly I just wanted people's experiences

Trust me this baby is very wanted I had no idea I'd have this rollercoaster emotions about it all

I’m feeling the same way OP! No advice but thanks for posting, I’m blaming hormones and tiredness (pregnancy with a toddler is another level isnt it!?)

Honestly the second baby book by Sarah ockwelll smith is such a great pregnancy read- she talks about all the feelings of having dc2 on the way.

I'm still adjusting to life as a mum of two (a couple of years apart so a bigger gap- medically needed gap in my case). A baby sling will make it easier to get on with stuff. It's quite different second time around in that I did honestly miss the newborn nesting, but if you have day care in place then you will get more time to snuggle and establish feeding if BF. Good luck and congrats xx

Defo! How olds your little one? I'm only 5 weeks pregnant at the moment- can I blame hormones still? 😂

Ordered!

I was very worried about all the adjustment but honestly it was much less hard than I thought (slightly bigger gap between mine though of just under 3 years)

Becoming a big sister was the making of my DD. They squabble a bit now but love each other very much. Definitely no regrets here, you will be much more relaxed second time around and it's easier to find your rhythm 😊