Transition to 2 kids is killing me 😭
Anyone else totally overstimulated?? I never imagined it would be so hard! 3.5 week old and 2y9m old and the absolute exhaustion is making it soo hard to cope with the two of them! I feel bad writing this but OMG! One is constantly on the boob and the other never stops talking or jumping or whinging. Today she did a poo on the floor, peed on the pouffe and bit my husband 🆘😭 I know its normal for the toddler because its a big adjustment but it doesnt make it easier to deal with day to day. Then she goes to bed and its up all night with the baby ahhhhhh. I feel like this is going to kill me! Hope its not just me 💀💀💀
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It’s not just you..I’m in a similar situation. I have a 2y2m old and a 3 week newborn. We don’t have much family support around and it’s sooo exhausting! I have requested an extra day in my daughter’s nursery. You’re not on your own. Everyone keeps saying it gets easier but when your in the moment it’s difficult to see past it. Surviving minute by minute 😂
P.s I’m also based in Belfast too if you ever fancy meeting for a walk or a rant 😂 feel free to message me
100% we are only human. I have a 17 year old who is an absolute sweetheart so I can understand how quickly time flys. Driving lessons vs nappy’s is definitely an interesting stage in time 😂 this will pass and you will look back and think I did survived and so did the kids 😂 this forum is massively helping to keep me sane also!
Your not alone. It is not easy at all. I have a newborn and a 2.9 year old also.
The worst is when you have the baby crying and the toddler throwing a tantrum screaming at the same time 😅
I must say this has made me realise I'm good with 2 kids. Don't think I could mentally handle a third.
I feel bad for feeling so relieved the days my toddler goes to nursery. But it's soooo needed.
Yes we can look at arranging a walk in a few weeks time once I dust off my trainers 😂😂
Yes it's hard to adjust to 2, mine is 3 weeks and and 1 and a half! Trying to adjust and figure out how to get into a routine with them both is very hard.
Just simple things like not being able to leave a room with them both in for worry what my toddler might do to him. 2 under 2 I knew it would be hard but wow!!
It is such a mad juggle... Really similar position over here, and I'm glad she is in some sort of chdcare every weekday or I don't know what I'd do (and don't know what I'll do in half term). I keep telling myself it has to get easier.
Omg yes 😭 3 week old and 3yo and I'm exhausted and having a lot of "how tf do I cope with this?" moments. I feel so guilty when I get snappy or lose my temper but I am so overstimulated and tired.
No it’s v hard, I’m in the December 2023 group too! My son is in nursery thank god as we’ve just had twins a week ago, I wouldn’t be able to manage them with my son at home giving him the attention he deserves.
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Transition to 2 kids is killing me 😭
Anyone else totally overstimulated?? I never imagined it would be so hard! 3.5 week old and 2y9m old and the absolute exhaustion is making it soo hard to cope with the two of them! I feel bad writing this but OMG! One is constantly on the boob and the other never stops talking or jumping or whinging. Today she did a poo on the floor, peed on the pouffe and bit my husband 🆘😭 I know its normal for the toddler because its a big adjustment but it doesnt make it easier to deal with day to day. Then she goes to bed and its up all night with the baby ahhhhhh. I feel like this is going to kill me! Hope its not just me 💀💀💀
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