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Please tell me after baby is born it will be easier..

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hartmel · 06/08/2014 13:58

11 weeks left with this pregnancy.. But I'm breaking down soon.. I have a 11 month old DS. I love him over everything. He is such a happy kid but lately he is teething. I guess for those that have already kids know how he is acting.
I'm exhausted of his constantly whining, refusing to eat (that was so far only one day), only wants to be in my arms. Tantrum moments (yes with 11 month already) hard times putting him Down for a nap.
And the worse part of this is that my energy level is so low again I'm not sure how I'm going to survive the next 11 weeks..

Please tell me it will be easier after baby is born..

DH is working everyday except weekends not and once baby no2 is born he will go on parental leave for a couple month. And my family lives around the corner but they have their own lives (always busy)

Sorry it got this long. I don't know what I'm expecting from writing this post but I guess it helped to write it down.. Grin

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Monkeyandanimal · 06/08/2014 14:04

that's a small gap between the two! But my first two were 20 months apart and yes, it was easier once DS2 had arrived. I found pregnancy with toddlers very very hard; new baby and toddler is hard too, but imo easier than being pg with LO to look after! And the plus side is that when they are a little older they will be good friends and fight like dogs and cats 50% of the time and hopefully entertain each other!

dottytablecloth · 06/08/2014 14:09

I'm only 21 weeks and I have a non walking 18 month old.

It's very hard. I'm hoping it'll be easier when I no longer pregnant.

Feel quite down today. You aren't alone Sad

Monkeyandanimal · 06/08/2014 18:05

No, it really will be better! For starters, your body is kind of back to normal; you can hold a child on your lap to dress them without a bump in the way. You can pick up your toddler without carrying the extra weight of the baby. The new baby will be put-downable sometimes. The joy of new babies it that they stay where you put them! You won't worry about kicks to the tummy from toddler any more. Going upstairs, bending down and getting out of bed will be easier again. You will not need to pee 5 times a night, so even if you are up a lot feeding, you will at least not be bothered by toilet visits. I promise you it will be better than being pregnant with a toddler!

PenguinsHatchedAnEgg · 06/08/2014 20:07

Yes. it is miles better. HonestlySmile

serislou · 06/08/2014 20:21

I was in your position six months ago except with a 3yo as well. Even after an emcs I found it so much easier once baby was born. Being able to bend over and climb the stairs without getting out of breath and the fact that you can put the baby down while you deal with the toddler! They have their moments but I think it's a lovely age gap and fingers crossed they will be close as they get older.

MummytoMog · 06/08/2014 20:31

It's miles better - I had an eighteen month old when DS was born and I was so bloody desperate to have the baby already by the end. Newborn and toddler in comparison was a piece of piss.

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