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Having my second...any tips?

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lady24 · 08/05/2012 18:52

Hi all. I am quite young and already a mother of a two and half year old who keeps me on my toes all day. I am pg now with our second. I work many hours as a speech therapist and only recently graduated from college so I'm still heavily loaded down with student loans. My husband also works full time and does not have much time to help me. How will I ever manage coming home from work with TWO kids when I'm barely managing with one? I don't think I can cut down my hours because we need the income and I want to build up my experience. I also have this feeling of having no alone time, if I'm not at work then I'm at the park with my toddler or doing housework and when she goes to bed (6:30 fairly early) I am just too exhausted to do anything. Anyone else have this feeling of just being so overwhelmed?

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WantAnOrange · 08/05/2012 19:07

Hey I didn't want your post to go unanswered. I don't really have any advice but yes I think we all feel overwhelmed at times.

I'm expecting my second too. I have a six year old DS. I work 30+ hours a week as a childminder and I'm doing a full time degree! You are not alone.

lady24 · 08/05/2012 19:11

hey thanks. i guess we all do feel like this at some point. hang in there with your degree you'll get done one day...never thought i would but i finally did graduate and my diploma is already framed!!!! good luck.

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WantAnOrange · 08/05/2012 19:19

one year down, two to go!

Will you get maternity leave?

Your two year old should also get 15hrs free childcare when they turn three. Will that be much help?

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