Hi -
I'm Alexa - I've been an avid poster, so you may have read something by me out there. I just found out about this group (didn't scroll down, I suppose). I also just, just, just found out that we are expecting a second baby (as you might infer, it was a surprise!). Our DD Maeve is 11 mos now and will be 20 mos then (obviously). I'm super excited, but DH and I are little overwhelmed at the prospect of a newborn and a 20-month old. We are thrilled, but had talked about a little later when DD was a bit over 2 years old. Most of plans were to pass her stuff on (crib, changing table, etc.) and now we might have to get double?!
Anyone out there have 2 under 2 as well? I'll take any advice I can get. What did you get or not get? What was hardest? Will we survive?
Also, can you help me get over the fact that I'm a little sad for DD. She's gotten wonderful attention (a lot b/c she was the only granchild on both sides too), but she won't have had much time alone. The first born is always special, so b/c I'm so weepy these days, I'm all teary thinking she's not even a year, and I'm already having to think about the one growing for next year! In the end, we'll say we were so glad they were close in age, but now I'm feeling a bit guilty over the quick move on.
Thanks to all of you -
Alexa
EDD #2 - 2.22.04