I feel like lately I have told everyone I know about this incredible book. It was like my Bible when I was a new mom with Halle and I just recently reread it. It helps tremendously with learning how to instill a structured, but not rigid routine with your baby. It gives so much information and educates on such things as understanding your baby's cues, body language, your different stages of sleep and breastmilk.
I am about two and half weeks away from my due date and I am getting very anxious. I feel like I've got about everything I can think of washed and ready to go. I'm just waiting for Derek to come home from his last trip before the baby. I would like to shout out to all those mom's out there with multiple kids: How do you do it?! If you have any advice or tips that will make my life easier when this one comes, I would appreciate it. I've heard things like wear the baby in a sling and teach your toddler to open the fridge. Halle is a pretty good girl and able to do a lot, but I want to hear what all of you have to say.
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i asked tyler what advice we should give you and he said, "I don't know. We have to figure it out for ourselves first before we start giving other people advice." haha. i thought that was good. i don't have much advice other than to take it one day at a time. someone once told me to remember, "this too shall end." their stages and issues don't last forever and they will grow so fast. i've really just enjoyed my second baby more and tried to remember that it won't last forever (whether that be good or bad). good luck! can't wait to see pics of reese when she comes!
just tack on at least twenty more minutes than what you are used to to get out the door and you should be fine:). with one you can still just grab her and go, but with two it takes a little more...especially if you are by yourself. tanner was great when there were other people around, but when it was just me, him and jake and i would have to nurse..he didn't quite understand that i couldn't help him right away with what he needed and he still wanted my lap....so that was a little hard on him, But he was only 19 months when i had Jake...so Halle will probably be fine. you are going to love having two! I am so excited for you!
Before having my second, I was so terrified that I wouldn't be able to handle it. But, amazingly, it wasn't mearly as hard as I thought it would be. They entertain each other and you know what you are doing this time around. Getting out of the house takes more time, though. Getting to church on time is always a little difficult.
(Our husbands were friends in high school if you are wondering who I am...)
I have heard that book is wonderful. I have used a different one that I love, but I am always looking for a new read!
true true... good book and great for new moms!
You are a great Mother. You had a great Mother. You will do just fine.
I found you on Mary's blog.
What a beautiful daughter and family.
Thanks for the recommendation of this book! I can't wait to read it. It sound like just what I am looking for. And... you will do great with 2 kids - it all just comes naturally, just like having one.
You know, you just adjust. You never think you will, but you will. You are a loving mother, and when you are motivated by love, everything will work.
As far as dealing with all things patience trying, try to get as much sleep as you can. Everything seems worse when you are completely exhausted. And to get as much sleep possible accept any help offered. =)
Good luck! Love ya!
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