Second pregnancy advice

I was actually talking to a friend about this today as I am in the same boat! Congrats mama! A big take away I had is you spent all that one on one time with your first and you deserve that with your second. Try not to feel the guilt when your first is at daycare or a relatives and you are home with the baby. Your baby needs that time with you just as much as you do. And your first needs that normal routine of daycare or being with family. You got this! Not sure if that’s what you were looking for but hopefully it makes sense and helps a little.

Also in the same boat! Congrats mamas!

Yes same 🙃 I’m due in Feb with my second. I didn’t even know I was pregnant because I was breast feeding and my periods was irregular! I found out when I was 5 months. No symptoms or anything. My babies will be 15 months apart

Hi ladies! I’ve been there and it’s hard, but you got this. As a mama most of the time you just know exactly what your kids need without even thinking about it. So my first piece of advice is don’t overthink navigating a newborn and a toddler. Second tend to your toddlers needs first where possible. When your baby is just a few weeks or months old they don’t understand waiting, but your toddler does and may feel left out so just help them first then tend to the baby where possible being the key point. Third thing I would say is set some time for you to spend time with just you and your toddler. After the newborn craziness is out the way a little. They love being the center of attention and if it’s just the two of you they feel special. This should continue on as they both get older spend one on one time with them both. Of course you’re still going to have a ton of family activities with them, but that quality time really matters to them too.

Thanks. Great advice from all the momma's! I too will have babies 15 months apart and I'm feeling nervous since I take care of my 14 month old and afraid his routine will change drastically🥺

I just had my second one and I'm not going to lie there are times where I miss it being just him. It's challenging to balance a newborn and toddler. You do get this mom's guilt feeling that you're not spending enough time with your toddler 😭 but from what I heard it does get easier as time goes on. The most important thing for me is having a good support system and help at home. It's overwhelming for sure to balance pumping, holding/feeding a newborn and chasing after a toddler.. for me it was crucial to try to get into a routine because the schedule you have now will change.

Hi momma of a 1 & 2 year old. It was a bit challenging at first making sure I was giving my toddler enough attention. Make sure dad or another family member would take baby for a day while you spend time with toddler. Over time it gets easier as the baby gets older and they are able to find more things in common.