Ugh... My heart is breaking

[teatimefor2]

DS1 heard us in the next room changing DS2, etc. Now he's standing up in his crib. He's not fussy or anything. Just standing in his crib closest to the door holding his beloved lovely. It's breaking my heart.

We agreed not to go in, he's quiet. But with PP hormones, it's killing me. We brought DS2 home today, and I know it's a huge change... And now he's crying for daddy. Sigh.

Daddy's going in. Ugh, this is going to be tough.

[wavepool]

I imagine all the hormones can make it feel even worse.
Enjoy your new family!
ETA: I don't mean to just blow it off in my second sentence by saying enjoy....hoping you can enjoy them tomorrow after DS1 gets some sleep:)

[lilac05]

Aww...it'll be OK. You're ALL allowed to be in survival mode for awhile, including DS1. This is the time that rules can be bent. If a new habit forms (not super likely), deal with it later...when everyone is more adjusted and getting a little more sleep.

[gogreengowhite]

I'm popping over from MM.

I'm sending you hugs. The first few days after we brought my DS home were SO hard. I remember telling my husband that we had ruined DD's life. Those damn hormones are no joke.

Congratulations on the new baby!

[degal99]

Awww. I'm sorry. I've got no advice just good thoughts for you.

[ilikedonuts]

The first few days are rough, but they really do learn to adapt. We broke the rules for the first couple of days (so don't feel bad for doing so. we all do!) and then got DD1 back into her regular routine and it really helped.

[betsyray]

It will get easier with time. And then in a year you will look at them and see you've given your DS1 such a wonderful gift. I love to watch my boys now (15 months and 2.5 years) and see them play together.

[teatimefor2]

Thanks. He went back down in less than two minutes. Here's hoping everyone sleeps well tonight!

[deo]

awhhh, I remember when we brought DS2 home the PP hormones made me so emotional. I kept thinking about how much this new baby was going to effect DS1's life and how it was never going to be the same. It will get better. Now it's fun watching my two boys laugh and play together. It's worth it.

[mlt]

Hugs, I bet any mom of two or more has been there. Those early days were hard, DS1 seemed SO out of sorts and confused. But it gets better!!! Now DS1 loves the baby so much and watching them together is one of my greatest joys.