Pregnant again!!!

So I’m pregoo again but I wouldn’t have choose this myself during this time. It’s a lot but I’m trying to trust it’s Gods plan. I currently have a one and a half year old and I’m noticing he’s sleeping even more then usually which I’m not comparing cause I’m super sleepy, I’m still only 5 weeks but is this a thing do toddlers pick up on your pregnancy? What are other second time mom’s experience? And what’s it like adding a second to the family?
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*not complaining

He might be sleeping more due to a growthspurt or even maybe has the start of a cold. At the beginning of my 2nd pregnancy, my toddler got super needy and clingy lol I'm currently 12 weeks pregnancy

@Samantha omg thank you I needed to hear this

My first was 20 months when I got pregnant with my second, I think it’s a really good age gap. She’s somewhat independent, but of course still needs me A LOT. Not gonna lie, it’s been hard at time, buts it’s honestly fine most of the time. I solo parent 4 days a week, bedtime is the hardest to do as toddler still needs me to hold her to sleep, but we’ve managed somehow for 8 months. There’s gonna be bumps in the road and days you’ll wonder how youll get through it, but other times you’ll be on it and feel like a superwoman for doing it all. Good luck! Children are always a blessing.

My kids are 21 months apart. It’s definitely a blessing, but I struggled really hard with it for a while (even though both were planned). I’m really happy they have each other, though. They’re 5 & 3 now & are best buds most of the time. They entertain each other, so I can get stuff done , but they also team up to harass me 🥴😂😂 Congrats on baby #2!!!

When we found out we were pregnant with our second we were so on the fence on what we were going to do as our first was a really difficult baby but we are so glad we had him! Don’t listen to the horror stories, 2 kids felt so much easier than 1 for some reason! The love they have already is amazing and I wouldn’t change that for the world!

I got pregnant with our second when my first was 18 months. We used the time during pregnancy to work on things that would be helpful when baby came like starting my first in preschool when he turned two and I really worked on listening and following directions so that when my second was born, my first already had some boundaries and knew things like holding hands in the parking lot, waiting in line, and climbing into his car seat (with help). otherwise, it’s been the best. it’s hard, yes, but they already love each other, and our established daily rhythm/routine stayed the same, so that helped my toddler. i spend lots of time “telling” the baby how awesome his big brother is when i hold him, so my toddler feels really proud and helpful around him. it’s been so fun to see them grow. i’m at home solo parenting for 10-11 hours with them three days a week, and I solo parent for 4-5 hours after i come home from work and pick up at preschool three days a week, so it’s a lot

but you’ll figure out what works for you and your family! just give yourself grace and some slack, and take it day by day! you got this mama

Idk about sleeping more but my 2 year old started to be more clingy around the time I got pregnant and still is being extra. I think they feel something is different somehow

@Thaisa this is such good info 💕💕💕

@Rhiannon need to hear this 💕💕💕

They’re 1 year and 2 days apart

Also def prep or get a food plan for when baby’s there it would be sooo much easier for at least 2ish weeks

@Heidi great advice thank youuu 💕💕

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