Second baby
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@Aimee so glad you have found it a positive experience so far - I feel the exact same, I’m doubting if this is the right decision but I guess it will always be daunting having a second baby once you already have one no matter what the age gap x
I don’t have experience yet but I’m in the same boat as you. My lil guy just hit 12 months and I am 2 months from having my second born! My littles will be 14/15months apart and though I am terrified, I am also so excited. I think a smaller age gap has a lot of pros and benefits. I know it’ll be a challenge but it’s also going to be such a fun adventure
@Emily honestly surround yourself with all of the positives is my best advice to you. Smaller age gap means your eldest will never remember a time without their sibling - my daughter DOTES on her baby brother. Closer together they are the quicker you get babies over and done (in the nicest possible way) and the more time for wine 😅🤣 the bond they have and a forever friend in one another is ridiculous. Honestly seeing my daughter with our newborn, I didn’t think I could love her any more but I really do. It’s not always going to be easy but keep your eldest involved as much as possible. My girl has been sat next to me when feeding her brother, giving him cuddles, kisses etc. lots of attention and praise and be prepared for hiccups. The only thing I regret now is feeling so miserable when I found out I was pregnant with our little man 🤣 second time round I honestly think is so much easier, my mindset is totally different, less pressure and stronger as a mum. Good luck lovely xx
In the same boat, with the same doubts 🥹 these replies are so nice to see! 🥲
@Aimee how did you manage to slot baby into your established routine? I thought it'll be starting from scratch!
Gave birth to my little boy 5 days ago and have a 1 year old girl already. Can’t really speak from much experience with it only being 5 days but it’s obviously difficult when trying to adapt. Its just about getting back into a routine I guess which is difficult with newborn but my son has slotted in to our already established routine as opposed to starting again which I’ve found much easier transitioning from 1 to 2 than 0 to 1 so far! Also when I found out I was pregnant again I really didn’t know if I wanted my baby as awful as that may sound but now I wouldn’t change it for the world!