Originally Posted by
ashleybama24
I'm sure it's worse with the second and third child etc because people assume you know what you are doing. I've heard going from 1 to 2 is harder than 0 to 1 especially because you have less help. People want to come see the newborn and never want to take your older child(ren) off your hands!
I just wanted to comment that this was not my case. Going from 1-2 was easier for me than 0-1. I knew what I was in for, I was already used to having my life run by a kid, and I knew a baby wasn't going to suffer ill effects if I let him fuss for a minute or two while I finished something with DS1 or going to the bathroom. I also say - if someone wants to come see the newborn, so be it. Feel free to hold the baby while I actually spend a few undivided minutes with DS1 or get a quick shower. I remember missing my time with DS1 so much for the first month or two after DS2 was born since we didn't have nearly the amount of one-on-one interaction as we did before.
Not saying it wasn't a challenge, but it doesn't have to be harder. Enjoy the last few weeks of your pregnancy. Baby will be here soon!
Mom to Two Wild and Crazy Boys and One Sweet Baby Girl