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re: Having baby #2
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:06 am to OysterPoBoy
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:06 am to OysterPoBoy
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Sorry to hear that Bert. Did you even know she was sleeping around?
Of course I knew. I'm in the FBI, I've got sauces baw.
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Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:07 am to Bert Macklin FBI
Well congrats anyway.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:09 am to Jpeazyy
Ive got 4 kids. To me, it was always easier having them back to back. The main reason is you are still in baby mode and the house is still set up for babies, etc. As opposed to waiting and getting spoiled by the older kids who become independent and then having to suddenly jump back into baby mode.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:11 am to Jpeazyy
you will be fine. I think it is easier to have them back to back. My first 2 are 18 months apart. 4 years later had our 3rd. Having 1 kid is a big life change......the 2nd one really was very little change at all vs having 1. 2 is really easy to deal with once you have things rolling. 3 is where it really changes. Very little difference in 1 vs 2.....but there is a huge difference in 2 vs 3.
This post was edited on 5/10/19 at 10:12 am
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:16 am to Jpeazyy
I'm only having one child, but if I were to have multiple I'd want them close in age like that. You'll be busy as hell for the next few years, but with them close in age they can play together which will be nice.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:20 am to Jpeazyy
Just laugh a lot and keep moving. It will be fine.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:21 am to Jpeazyy
with one child, parents can play zone or one on one at times to give each other a break; with two that close in age parents are forced to play one on one 24/7 or worse 2 kids vs one parent, good luck...
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:27 am to Melvin Spellvin
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with one child, parents can play zone or one on one at times to give each other a break; with two that close in age parents are forced to play one on one 24/7 or worse 2 kids vs one parent, good luck...
This saying is pretty true and kicked around a lot because it's funny, I get it.
If we're doing a football analogy, let's be honest. Sure you're playing man to man coverage, but you're playing Les Miles. He is going to run a fake punt from the 1 yard line up by 40.
4 year old and 2 year old. Wife's BC comes out next Tuesday. I'm not a smart man.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:00 am to BoogaBear
Mine are 16 months apart. Its not that bad. Teach your oldest to tickle and crawl chase. When they laugh and play together, it will melt your heart.
You man-to-man guys are crazy. Every guy knows to switch to zone coverage. Bed time, eating, and getting them ready for outting go full court press to keep mother happy.
You man-to-man guys are crazy. Every guy knows to switch to zone coverage. Bed time, eating, and getting them ready for outting go full court press to keep mother happy.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:04 am to Jpeazyy
two words. double bag
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:19 am to Salmon
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generally, while a woman is breastfeeding, all of her hormones are telling her to not have sex since her body knows she is still taking care of an infant
Most women are infertile while breastfeeding.
The breastfeeding delays ovulation in most cases .
It's not simply "they don't want to have sex due to hormones"...
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:23 am to LSUvegasbombed
That sounds fricking awful
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:24 am to Jpeazyy
It’s not twice as hard with two kids, it’s exponentially harder.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:25 am to Jpeazyy
My daughter turned 2 in December, and then 2 weeks later my son was born.
I'll agree there is the struggle of being thrown off routine again - our daughter was a great sleeper from the get-go, no issues with going from crib to bed. Son, on the other hand, stayed in the crib all night for the first time in 4 months last night. Definitely have upped my caffeine intake in the past few months.
Also, the 2-on-1 is tough. My wife's a RN with random hours - so I've got to get them both ready for daycare a few times a week. Pretty much assured one is going to be crying or not cooperating, but you just learn how to make it happen.
I'll agree there is the struggle of being thrown off routine again - our daughter was a great sleeper from the get-go, no issues with going from crib to bed. Son, on the other hand, stayed in the crib all night for the first time in 4 months last night. Definitely have upped my caffeine intake in the past few months.
Also, the 2-on-1 is tough. My wife's a RN with random hours - so I've got to get them both ready for daycare a few times a week. Pretty much assured one is going to be crying or not cooperating, but you just learn how to make it happen.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:27 am to Jpeazyy
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Well, just had our first child (girl) 4 months ago. Wife just informed me we are pregnant again. Any of you baws had kids back to back this close? Any tips would be helpful.
This actually the best way to go. The kids will be less inclined to be in competition with each other if they are closer in age. When a 3-5 year old gets a baby sibling, game on!
Once you’re past the diaper stage, the kids will play together and occupy each other’s time better, leaving Mom and Dad a bit more time for getting stuff done.
Also, kids learn to share better in this scenario.
God has blessed you with another life. This is happy news. You got this!
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:30 am to Moustache
We just had our first two weeks ago and wonder when would be the right time for the second. Some aspects of back to back discussed in this thread make sense. But what do y'all do about daycare? Those costs seem outrageous.
ETA: We are probably looking to do 2 years apart.
ETA: We are probably looking to do 2 years apart.
This post was edited on 5/10/19 at 11:32 am
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:31 am to Jpeazyy
Your life will blow for the next 5 years. After that you will be glas they are close in age.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 12:11 pm to BallsEleven
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BallsEleven
Hurlburt?
Posted on 5/10/19 at 12:45 pm to Jpeazyy
I have 4 kids, and the youngest two are 14 months apart. It's a shock initially, but as others have said I think it's a good thing. They are 5 and 4 now and are best buds (girl and boy). I think they'll actually end up being closer pals than our older two are (12 and 10).
This post was edited on 5/10/19 at 12:46 pm
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