So I'm pregnant

[sangria]

And I'm kind of shitting my pants about having two.

This was very planned and it will be our last- but the minute that line popped up I had the WTF WERE WE THINKING! moment.

Anyone want to share stories about how you can still have a life and not want to run away from home due to lack of sleep, etc with two kids?

My daughter will be 2.5 when baby arrives in October.

I'm excited and terrified.

[papie]

CONGRATS! My girls were just under 3 years apart and it was perfect. They have so much fun together now that they are older

[jane6672]

Congrats!

[katie80]

My little brothers are almost exactly that age difference, and it was great for them. They're 23 and 25 now and still very close. You can do it!

And congrats!!

[candreco]

Ha, I had the same reaction when the test for the one I'm about to pop out that was positive- OH, FUCK, I CHANGED MY MIND!!!, despite the fact that this was planned we really were ready.

I'm also hoping that this won't ruin our lives, lol.

Congrats!!

[adhdfashion]

My second is a cake walk compared to my first. She is the chillest kid ever and this time around I knew what I was doing.

[Deleted]

Congrats!!!!

[Deleted]

Congratulations!

[sangria]

Feb 26, 2013 12:28:46 GMT -5 adhdfashion said:

My second is a cake walk compared to my first. She is the chillest kid ever and this time around I knew what I was doing.

This brought my blood pressure down a few points. lol

Thank you everyone!

I really am excited. My first has just been a rotten sleeper and just now getting much better. I'm sure that is all going to shit come October lol

[cuddlyevil]

The second one is the fun one. They'll try to pull all the same tricks as the first but you'll be ready.

[Deleted]

Congratulations!!!

[Deleted]

Congratulations!

[pinkflats]

Congratulations!

[tigress]

My girls are just shy of 3 years apart. I love the age gap we have. Older DD was old enough to be helpful and understand what was going on. She loves her lil sis so much it makes my heart happy.

Having 2 is daunting at first but once you get used to it, I don't think its that bad.

[Deleted]

Congrats! Our boys are about 2 years apart and it's been really nice. The second one was a very easy, laid back kind of baby so the transition was fine and now that they're older they're best friends and play together so well. Definitely worth it!

[rex]

Congrats!!!

Once I saw the little gummy bear on the ultrasound I thought to myself "what the fuck have I done?" You'll be fine

[sangria]

Hubs and I were too old and tired to space them much further apart anyway.

At least they will both enjoy Disneyland at the same time and I wont have an older kid whining about going on the stupid rides.

Ha.

[Deleted]

congratulations!

you are stronger than i am with waiting to test. i'm due october 30th and knew two sundays ago!

[anastasiabeaverhause]

Congrats!!

[mrsjuleshs]

Congrats. I share your fear on having a 2nd kid even though mine will be 14 years apart.

[denise]

Congratulations!!

[pittsmcgee]

Congratulations!

[RandZB]

Congrats! I have two boys who are two years three months apart in age, and it is definitely crazy at times but a lot of fun. The little one is a stinker but having two that young is great!

[tdk2]

Feb 26, 2013 12:19:19 GMT -5 sangria said:

And I'm kind of shitting my pants about having two.

This was very planned and it will be our last- but the minute that line popped up I had the WTF WERE WE THINKING! moment.

Anyone want to share stories about how you can still have a life and not want to run away from home due to lack of sleep, etc with two kids?

My daughter will be 2.5 when baby arrives in October.

I'm excited and terrified.

congratulations!!


those were my exact feelings when i got bfp the other week.  ours will be 2 yrs 2 mo.  we can go insane together in oct/nov if that's any comfort!

[melindafelinda]

Congrats!

[underwaterrhymes]

Congratulations!

[EmilieMadison]

Congrats! I, too, had the ohh my God what were we thinking reaction with our planned 2nd pregnancy. But everything was wonderful! My daughter was also 2 and a half when our second was born and we think it was a perfect age gap.

my kids are now 7 and a half and 5, and having 2 kids has been absolutely wonderful! And while I had much less of a social life when they we're tiny, I still made a point to not be a complete hermit.

now, I have much more freedom to do things and aside from when things just get busy in general, I feel pretty comfortable with my social life.

[sangria]

OMG you guys are seriously making me much more relaxed now.

Almost as if I was able to drink a bottle of wine. Almost.

[sonrisa]

Congratulations!

[SpartanGirl]

Congrats!

My oldest 2 are 27 months apart. There were certainly moments of chaos, but you have the benefit of "second time mom." I was much more relaxed as a mom the 2nd time around because I had BTDT. The age gap is perfect too. They're 7 and (almost) 5 and are really good friends.

I have 4 kids and still have a life. Don't sweat it - you'll be fine.