Mom's with a toddler and newborn..?

Hi. I have a 2 year old and a 6 month old. They were 22 months apart. It was not as hard as I thought it would be, but there are days when I want to pull my hair out! :) My 2 year old really wasn't that interested in the new baby, except when I was nursing her. He wanted to be right there beside me. Now that she's older, he tries to play with her and feed her his snacks (you gotta watch out for that!). He tries to pick her up and carry her. He always asks where she is if she's not with us. The hardest part is when they are both crying. You have to decide who's cry is more important! You will ge the hang of managing two in no time. Congrats!

Look at the big picture-Eventually, you're going to have 2 toddlers.

My son had just turned 2 when my daughter was born. Having a newborn and a 2 year old was easy. Now that I have a 3 year old and a 13 month old, things are a bit more difficult.

But it's wonderful, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Good luck and congrats!!

I wouldn't worry too much. im the mother of a 5 month old with another on the way! Now that WAS a surprise. I also have nieces and nephews that are 8,7,and 5 so i've learned that we just need to have patience. There are many times when I've let me temper fly off the handle when i really could have been more patient. I think that with kids that young patience and firmness (make sure no means no not maybe) will get you through the younger years.

You would be surprised how much two year olds want to help when a new baby comes (not all kids but most). i would think the hardest thing is the sleep deprivation because you cant sleep when the baby does. I have a 13 month old and a 2 week old and thats my hardest thing. my oldest gets jealous when i am feeding the baby but he just stands in front of me crying and trying to get me to pick him up other than that it isnt too bad for me and theyre even closer theyre 12 months and 21 days apart

I have an 18 month old and I'm now 28 weeks pregnant

Of course it's gonna be a little hectic for the first couple of months. But toddlers are very helpful

When they meet their new brother or sister they will want to help as much as they can.

So let them :)

Like. Getting a diaper or putting it in the trash. Toddlers love helping out :)

No its not that bad. At first its a little crazy but once you get the new baby on a schedule you will be fine. Make sure that you let your oldest help even if its just bringing you a diaper or wipes.

My daughter was 2 when I had my twin girls and it was crazy at first but now its lots of fun. We recently adopted a baby girl who is a month old so we have 3 girls under 6months and a 2.5 year old.

Congratulations! It is not as hard as you think, in fact it is easy. The newborn will sleep most of the time..

My son turned 2 when i had my newborn and when my toddler saw his little brother he wanted to hug and kiss him right away.

I just recommend you involve your toddler in everything to care for baby that he wont get jealous, he can also learn to help you.

My son is almost 3 now and my baby 9 months what i really LOVe is watching them play together and my 3 year old really cares for the baby.

It's just beautiful watching them grow together.

actually it has been a great experience for me...i try to get my 2 year old as involve as possible like helping me throw the diaper away and such little things and she has been very helpful, now that my baby is 3 months old and she is more aware, she laughs at everything my toddler does and my toddler laughs at my baby laughing so its so amazing to hear how both are laughing non stop! it is so amazing...you will be able to handle anything, so dont worry about it

lol i asked a Q like this!!

its hard work but get a routine going and ull be fine

my son wont nap during the day so im struggling with the tiredness

get a double buggy!!

my sons are 2 and 5 wks and ive given in and got a double buggy tonight it takes to long to get anywhere even though he loves walking and has not been using his buggy for ages

It will be just fine! No matter what age your oldest is when baby number two comes it is an adjustment, but you quickly figure out a routine and system that will work for you family. Make sure to keep big brother involved and have him be a big helper. He can bring you diapers, give baby kisses.