Newborn and Toddler

Yes, also finding this time so much more difficult... tantrums and potty training

I feel the same, can’t even sleep. I just keep thinking how to spend more quality time with my 2 year old. Reading books, go for a walk, 1 to 1 time when baby sleeps. He’s very attached to me so I “miss” him deeply and the guilt just beats me up. Any advice appreciated!

Same here I almost feel like I’m letting our 22 month old down as his dad goes back to work this week and I still can’t do anything with him by myself for another 4 weeks

Same. He’s having a lot of screen time and I’m thinking about nursery one day a week so he can have some proper time out. It is very early and they are adjusting but it’s just hard not having the hands free!

Yep I feel you. My baby is 3 weeks old now and I'm starting to feel a little better x

Feeling all of this. Toddler almost 3 and feeling so much guilt. Loves his new brother, but his behavior, wetting himself etc is just wild. Trying to think of all the things to make him feel better, but I'm like a milking cow 1 week in with our newborn, so really hard to be hands free for v long. Fortunately we've kept him in nursery, but I even feel guilty about him being there whilst I'm home with the baby. Recovering from section so can't drive etc. hoping the feelings won't last too long.

Yes! I’m currently reading The Second Baby Book by Sarah Ockwell Smith which is helping me with my feelings of doubt, guilt, grief and regret which I had mostly on days 6-8. I’m feeling a lot better now seeing that my first is more used to my second each day. I do miss cuddling her in bed at night though. I have my back to her now so that she doesn’t go near the baby.