When does it get easier

Hi Mama! My youngest is 4 months old, and my oldest is 2.5 years old.

Honestly, this stage is very challenging. I still need to rock my baby to sleep for every nap, but I feel more confident and at peace knowing this phase won’t last forever. I think things will get easier once the baby is down to two naps a day.

I haven’t gone out alone with both of them yet, except for nearby places like the grocery store or a quick walk.

Give yourself some grace, and remember that later on, you'll be grateful for having them close in age.

Oh wow, how are you finding them together? Does your eldest get jealous?

I keep telling myself it won’t last forever, I’m trying to enjoy it and soak it up but finding it very difficult 😣
Yes once the naps drop it will be easier to work around them!

Thankyou for reassuring me, I’m glad I’m not alone! I feel awful when I say it’s hard as I should be so grateful 🥲

I hope things ease up for you and your little ones soon! Thankyou again! Xx

In the first two months, he struggled a lot, but now he gets excited to see her every morning. He tries to play with her and helps me when I’m changing her. Occasionally, he does something crazy, but each day things seem to improve.

I’m not any different from you; sometimes, I just wait for the day to be over because all I want is to put them to sleep. I feel terrible about it, but taking care of two kids without family support and without daycare is incredibly exhausting.

On tough days, I pray to God for strength and a change in perspective. There’s no other place where I could be more needed than at home.

Things will get better! ❤️

My kids are also 17 months apart. They are now 2.4 months and 11 months old. It got easier around 6 months for me. When my youngest started crawling. Then easier again when my youngest got down to 2 naps a day cuz that second nap overlaps with sibling. Of course it is still challenging at times but they love each other so much. Sometimes they play together nicely. Other times not as much but they love being in each other’s company. It’s also a little stressful cuz we are also potty training 🥲

The point is that is does get easier, faster than you think. I know the beginning is rough. It’s so hard. You are literally in the trenches just trying to get through each day without tears and breaking down. I say focus on your reasons for doing this. Focus on the fact that they will be each other’s best friends. They will be so close. Get help when you can, however you can. You can do it 👍🏾💪🏾

Their is 15 month age gap between my girl and boy , my youngest is now 13 months . I can promise you it gets easier ! Xxx

Who said you should be grateful, Mama?
The first 3 months are the toughest. The first year is tricky, especially with no help. Give yourself grace mama youre doing the best you can and that's all your babies are asking for. Don't aim for perfection you'll always be disappointed.

I don’t have any advice on it getting easier. Also currently have a 17 month old and 3 week old. The newborn wants to be held, he’s up all night. I am exhausted and in the same boat mama! It’s hard. Only thing getting me through is knowing how fast the time goes so trying my best to soak it all in. Even though it’s not easy! You’re doing great!