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How hard is the jump from one child to two?
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:27 pm
Wife and I found out this weekend that we are expecting baby number 2. We were not trying but also were not preventing so it did come as a little bit of a surprise. First couple days I was stressing out big time over finances and all the normal stuff but I have come to accept that we will make it happen and God will help us figure it all out. We lost our first child a few days before his due date so pregnancies are not easy on my wife for many reasons. Biggest worries now are the no sleep and other things that come with a newborn. How much harder is one child compared to two or does it feel easier the second time around. Our little girl will be 4 by the time this baby is born so she should be able to help out and occupy herself some while we are taking care of the newborn. Any advice and comments are welcome! TIA 
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Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:28 pm to GeauxTigahs92
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We were not trying but also were not preventing
I know in theory this is supposed to work... butPosted on 5/1/24 at 2:28 pm to GeauxTigahs92
It’s easier
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:29 pm to GeauxTigahs92
way easier. by #3 you really don't GAF anymore.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:31 pm to GeauxTigahs92
Two is harder, for sure. But the second child is usually much easier than the first, because we don't have the time to indulge it as much. I can tell you from experience that two is about as hard as it gets. We had four. A toddler and an infant is tough; it really doesn't make it harder that there are a couple of older kids hanging about. They actually help entertain the toddler.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:31 pm to GeauxTigahs92
Not as hard as 2-3. One is ridiculously easy. Two isn’t bad because you can separate them.
With three there is always conflict.
With three there is always conflict.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:32 pm to GeauxTigahs92
Number 2 will seem slightly anti-climatic. This is because you have experience.
Congratualtions!
Congratualtions!
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:32 pm to GeauxTigahs92
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How hard is the jump from one child to two?
Easy, you just don’t pull out.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:32 pm to GeauxTigahs92
I have a 2 year old and a 7 month old. It was somewhat tough. You do a lot more on your own as opposed to together. So, you’ll handle one while your wife handles the other, and switch off as needed. It gets easier once you form a routine. The second baby will be different than the first. Not necessarily harder, just different.
Being that you already have one, there won’t be many surprises, and a lot of baby stuff will come back to you naturally. You won’t be as scared or nervous. You’ll be more confident.
Being that you already have one, there won’t be many surprises, and a lot of baby stuff will come back to you naturally. You won’t be as scared or nervous. You’ll be more confident.
This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:33 pm to GeauxTigahs92
Two is a handful but very manageable
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:33 pm to GeauxTigahs92
What's the age difference?
Two is not hard it's when u have 3 kids is when it's tough. As a father of 3 boys' life is changeling not just physically keeping your mental sanity also!
Two is not hard it's when u have 3 kids is when it's tough. As a father of 3 boys' life is changeling not just physically keeping your mental sanity also!
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:33 pm to GeauxTigahs92
First is obviously tough.
Second is easier than the first, but you are still playing man-to-man defense.
The third is a huge jump. Made easier when you have one of each already and kept all the stuff.
The fourth and fifth are nothing now because you have been playing zone defense for a bit now.
I went from 2 to 4 in one pregnancy, and that was crazy. The 5th wasn't shite.
Second is easier than the first, but you are still playing man-to-man defense.
The third is a huge jump. Made easier when you have one of each already and kept all the stuff.
The fourth and fifth are nothing now because you have been playing zone defense for a bit now.
I went from 2 to 4 in one pregnancy, and that was crazy. The 5th wasn't shite.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:34 pm to GeauxTigahs92
Following. The Mrs. is ready for baby #2, I am not
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:34 pm to GeauxTigahs92
#2 is easier than #1. You already know what to do so there is no learning curve. Bonus if your first one is old enough to help out too.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:34 pm to GeauxTigahs92
Not that hard and you will laugh at how differently you go about everything with #2 vs #1.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:35 pm to GeauxTigahs92
Prepare thine Ani
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:35 pm to GeauxTigahs92
My good friend had his 2nd a year ago. He seems to be having a very, very hard time. But his oldest is just a toddler and is a hand full. But we fished last weekend and he vented after a few beers, and he very clearly is struggling.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:36 pm to GeauxTigahs92
You take a LOT less photos/videos.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:36 pm to GeauxTigahs92
I had someone tell me 2 to 3 is harder because "you go from playing man to playing zone"
Posted on 5/1/24 at 2:39 pm to GeauxTigahs92
I just have the one for now, but I am using the same preventative measures you have been using so I may not be far behind
I have always heard 2 isn't twice as hard as 1. maybe like 1.25 -1.5 times. Each additional kid adds difficulty, but the difficulty add gets smaller each time. I guess the biggest thing with like 10 kids would be transportation
I have always heard 2 isn't twice as hard as 1. maybe like 1.25 -1.5 times. Each additional kid adds difficulty, but the difficulty add gets smaller each time. I guess the biggest thing with like 10 kids would be transportation
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