Just found out I’m pregnant again

Girl I'm terrified as I'll have 2 under 2 too. From all the advice I've been given, it's harder initially (before second can crawl) but when they get older, it gets easier because they entertain eachother. We got this 😊

It is so terrifying but thank you for your encouragement

I feel you, I found out I was pregnant 3 months after having my first. They will be bang on a year apart and have no idea how I’ll survive 😩🤣

I’m 7 weeks in to having 2 who are 18 months apart. It isn’t that hard at the beginning because newborns don’t do much, it is tiring and you really don’t get time to yourself though, it’s also truly amazing as you se them bonding. The hardest part for me was the impact on the relationship as me and my partner spend a lot of time together so now there’s another child it’s made it harder to spend quality time together but it’s all temporary. To keep it short, I would do it again !

I have 2 under 2 my daughter was 20 months when my son was born, and I was petrified when I first found out I was pregnant, but as time goes on you come round to the idea and think about all the things you look forward too, watching them grow up so close in age , playing together etc. he’s just slotted right in for us. Us mums just make it work! And you’ve got this x

I was 2 under 1 because my second was born early but honestly now I have 2 under 2 I cannot imagine only having 1. They are the best of friends xx

@Chiara I would love to connect for advice I'll have Irish twins in May. I really appreciated your words because everyone says it's the worst news. Except for the moms who have two under one. I found a couple of moms who've said Irish twins are easier than two years apart. Two year olds can be drunken sailors at times n they are more aware with the knowledge of how to ask for mom.

@Layla let's connect. Irish Twins.. I'd love your advice on what I need the second time around

My boy will be 18 months when my second is born too! I can’t lie I’m terrified, so many fears about how il split myself and my time and mum guilt to my first born! Buttt I know it’ll all work out and we’ll just do it, after the newborn stage is out of the way I think having a sibling so close in age will be such a blessing, and going through similar stages as they grow up etc, they’ll have a little bestie for life! And omg how hard is pregnancy fatigue while looking after a little person! 🤯 It’ll deffo be worth it though! ☺️ WE GOT THIS! 💪🤍

2 under 1 for a month, I now have 2 under 2, and will be in the 3 under 3s come October 🤣🤣 People always have an opinion, and whatever you do in life, I think it's best to ignore them 🤣 My first was 11 months between my first 2, I found it harder to be pregnant (7-9 months) with the little one, then actually having the 2! It got easier once my eldest was able to walk. I tried to get the oldest into a routine before her sister came. It mostly worked but then she got ill for the first 2 weeks so we all ended up sleeping in the living room 🤣 Lots of different toys/ activities/ books for eldest to play with while you have to see to little one. It's okay to let little one cry whilst your seeing to your eldest. I kept trying to get her involved (passing nappies and wipes) she now tries to feed her sister and puts her dummy in if she's crying (as well as shouts shh lillie🥺) Once you find your rhythm mostly it can be a breeze, there will be rough patches, but it's children, but it is not meant to be easy!

If that is mixed up and makes no sense that's because I'm currently playing with my 2 (8 months, 19 months) and have my nephew (2 in 2 weeks) You will never finish writing a full message in 1 go ever again🤣

That is such an amazing advice to get. And you are all doing amazing and continue to do so with all your kids. Is crazy how as women we adapt but of course we panic and compare and say that maybe we aren’t good enough or can’t cope. But the truth is, having such a support system like this makes you so much stronger and able to cope with anything. I honestly I’m still processing the news but my partner is happy about it, which makes me a little calmer. Overall trying to take it one step at a time

Oh don't worry I got pregnant when my youngest was 10 months. Now baby is here and it's completely fine. I thought it would be crazy but isn't. Some advice I would give, when your toddler comes to you in hosptial make sure baby is in the cot next to you so she doesn't have a suprise, you should make your little one feel welcomed first and then introduce. Also at home, straight away put boundaries in. My little one wanted to touch and kiss baby but obviously they are heavy handed. So I would redirect him in a nice way so now he knows his hands can't go on baby body when he leans to kiss.. He puts his hands on the side and makes sure he isn't harming him in anyway, he also knows where to kiss and when he crys my toddler rubs babys belly and shhs him it's super cute. I think putting in place in the first week what toddler can do and can't really really helped me. Although, I still obviously have to watch him, it's not like he does anything wrong he is very aware

Also get her involved with helping you with baby, it really helped with me. He loves getting nappies or wipes etc and claps after doing so. I think involving them helps with making sure they get enough attention aswell xx

Mine are 12 months apart. Initially it was tough especially as my second born also has CMPA so it was absolute hell to start with as he was just constantly unsettled/crying ect but now hes settled on a dairy free milk I honestly now wouldnt change it, theyre now 18months and 5 months and the best of friends, the bond between them both is soo lush..I also feel because your already in the rhythm of nightwakes, nappy changes ect.. its no different having one child to two. You'll find a routine that works for you.

Maybe I’m a crazy one, but I wanted 2 under 2! 😆 My daughter will be 2 in September and I’m due in July with another girl so they will be roughly 22 months apart. I know it’ll be busy, but I love that they will grow up so close in age!

@Elizabeth Lol I must also be crazy. I planned 2 under 2. Mine will be 15 months apart.

I got pregnant the same month as my LGs first birthday. He was born a month early so she was 20m. It's not been too bad tbh, but I've had help off my 'in laws' so it depends on what your village is like. It can be hard when you've got both fussing. Now she's a bit older and he's on the move she's more interested in him so they play together and she likes to help. I think both a smaller age gap and a larger age gap come with their own challenges.