Any tips with 2 under 2?

Surprise pregnancy! I have a 5 month old, and I've just found out I'm pregnant. 1 year and 1 month age gap. Has anybody got any advice or recommendations going forward? Double prams? etc

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Routine!! Give yourself grace and lower expectations. Also a good baby carrier!

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Patients, accept all help, dont worry about a messy house, take time out for your oldest, double stroller, cook and freeze meals, take time out for yourself even if its 5/10min, have a routine the best you can.

I had 3 under 2. Big sis and twins 15mnths apart

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- have a safe spot to put baby down in every room
- also having extra diapers and wipes everywhere so you don’t need to run around
- have activities for yourself toddler pre planned when you know you’ll need to get some things done
- get outside every day that you can! vitamin d, fresh air, moving your body
- dress like you’re going to be leaving the house everyday, idk why but it makes you feel better
- have micro-moments every where you do something for yourself, even if it’s just taking a sip of a warm drink by yourself in the kitchen
- put the phone down!! your patience and temper will thank you for it
- don’t care about the house! do the bare minimum, whatever that looks like for you
a great saying i use is “rubber or glass”
things like the dishes are rubber.. they’ll always be there and they’ll always bounce back if you drop them for a day or two.. your children’s need, the memories you’re making with them, your mental and physical health.. glass!

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