How do you manage more than one baby/toddler?
By delmeg10
@delmeg10 (112)
United States
February 8, 2010 6:39pm CST
I have a 19 month old, and found out that I'm pregnant again and due in August. So, I will have a newborn and a 26 month old. Do you have more than one child that are close in age? If so, how did you do it when they were little? Physically, emotionally, financially? My husband and I are already struggling since he's the only one working, and when we found out I was pregnant again it was a huge shock. I am just so worried it's going to be twice as hard this time around. We also only have a two bedroom house, so whether it's a boy or a girl, they are going to have to share a room for the time being.
If you have any kind of advice or just want to share your story, please go ahead. Mommy to mommy...I could really use some encouraging words right now. Thank you.
4 responses
@mac1946 (1602)
• Calgary, Alberta
27 Jul 10
Hi delmeg,I think you might find that one thing to help,would be to have both in cloth diapers and plastic pants,this way,you can set up laundry scheduals easier,save big bucks and normally,potty train earlier.
I would not worry,it only seems like you cannot do this right now,but you will be surprised at how fast you will be able to organize everything.
Don't tear your hair out yet,there will be plenty of time for that later.lol
Take care,best wishes.
@delmeg10 (112)
• United States
29 Jul 10
Thanks so much! I actually started using cloth diapers about 6 months ago with my son. It is so much simpler than I originally thought it would be. I actually just bought some fabric and sewed up my own. It's been a huge money saver as well! Thanks again! :-)
@mac1946 (1602)
• Calgary, Alberta
29 Jul 10
That great,yes,the saving is around $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 for the normal 2 years one child is in cloth over disposables,plus all the environmental damage.
I have always bought rolls of flannel and made the diapers from it,and I swear by the plastic panties,these I can use right from the start till potty training is finished.
Many Blessings.
@renaissance2010 (249)
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12 Feb 10
Hello I have reason to believe I may be pregnant again and i also have a baby who is not even 18 months! It is a shock and it was not planned, but i believe the Lord works in mysterious ways and its ment to be. Think about though most people on average have their children 2 years ish apart, so it won't be the end of the world. At least this time you will be better prepared as to raising a baby with all the knowledge you will of gained from baby number one. Did you keep all the clothes from your first?
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
16 Feb 10
Congratulations on your pregnancy. I have a 7 month old baby girl and a 32 month old baby boy. My daughter is normal and my son is disabled. He has spina bifida and hydrocephalus. He won't ever learn to walk. He needs catheter care and leg exercises. He speech has been delayed by around 8 months. I live in a two bedroom house. My daughter sleeps in a cot in my own bedroom. My son sleeps in the other bedroom. I am planning to move my daughter into his room when she is ready for that. Hopefully I will be able to sell my house and buy a three bedroom bungalow soon. I am having sibling rivalry issues with my children. My daughter plays with a toy and then my son tries to take it off her. When I say no he cries. I think that it is easier the second time around than it was having the first baby. The expenses are the soy formula drink and the clothing. So back in June last year I had a 25 month old and a new born baby. It isn't twice as hard but it keeps me quite busy. Really the hardest thing is for me is managing my disabled child's buy schedule. He has lots of different medical appointments all over the place.
@Wonderful523 (174)
• China
30 Jul 10
Hi, demeg, I'm not get married yet, so I DON'T know whether I can manage these kind of things. I think, more babies, more happpiness. And money is not a problem, we can use our own hands to make, as long as we have them. I don't fear the hardships we are confronting! I hope you will have a lovely child again and have a nice day!
