Her Bad Mother, Mrs. Chicky, and Mrs. Chicken AND Girls Gone Child AND Left Coast Mama are expanding their bellies and families….(who else am I missing!!)
Going from one to two is a big deal. You almost feel like you need permission from the ‘parents police’ to check to make sure you actually haven’t totally screwed up the first one and are actually allowed to do it again.
You usually one to go from one to two because no 1 was SUCH AN EASY BABY or you were too drunk for birth control…
We went ahead with no. 2 because we really were having a lot of fun being parents and figured we could not do worse.
And I really don’t think you do.
Parenting is sooo different the second time around.
You are way more relaxed. Things ARE easier..even with a jealous rug rat running around.
The biggest thing is having a bit of a plan and lots of help.
Forget the cleaning and stuff…we focused on making sure that no. 1 child had LOADS of attention and fun while I was stuck in a chair feeding or cuddling or whatever…no sorry..no sleep. Not unless you can coordinate naps…and only if no. 1 child still naps.
But have dad focus on no. 1 child a lot.
It really did work for us.
Maybe too much, our kids have HUGE egos.
It is a whole new experience with no. 2. You are a different person this time around. You are not a ‘new’ parent..you are a PARENT…A PROFESSIONAL. HAHAHAHAHAHA….ahem…
Well, people think you are and so you tend to NOT get all the same ‘helpful’ advice with no. 2.
And your house gets messier.
And messier.
And you get messier..but you are a MOM so everyone should worship at your fertile feet!
And you have to fit more creatures in your bed and lap and figure out things like how to read TWO bedtime stories at the same time.
It is fun. And a bit chaotic.
Go with the flow.
And don’t be sweating with all ‘by the book’ stuff…go with YOUR instincts on this one.
Heck..we had so much fun we tried for no. 3. We may try again.
We still feel we need to add to the chaos.
So ladies….enjoy and have fun.
Eat lots of take out and let everyone else do all the worrying.
Just remember….things change and flow all the time…..go with that!
We’ve mastered the art of take-out, so we should be just fine! 🙂
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Oh lawd, even with my once a week house cleaner if my house gets any messier we’ll need Hazmat suits!
Eh, that’s okay. I can live with it for now!
Thanks for this!
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My belly is expanding too…it’s been a bit tougher with #3 for me. I constantly stay tired and my back kills me. Like Ms Chicken, we have also mastered the art of take out!
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take out is my saviour right now, while morning sickness only kicks in while i’m cooking. i had no idea there was such a pool of us popping out baby #2s!
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having a second child, so makes one an “expert” parent! lol
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thanks for the advice. 🙂 I can’t wait for two, but I am not looking forward to the lack of sleep. As for the housework, it is a good thing I am not too fussy.
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