Second baby

Im also pregnant, 6 weeks! I personally think that I will be very loving with both and I’ll do my best to include my 2 year old with the new baby. Also mine is starting nursery next year hopefully so that will naturally free sometime that I’ll for sure use with the baby. Just sharing thoughts, but you are not alone! It will all be fine 🙌🏼☀️

@Jess 🌺 congratulations!! My son is already in nursery, he started in September last year and is loving it. I'll probably keep him in nursery the 2 days a week when baby is born so I can spend that time one on one and then the other days we can do something together while I'm on mat leave

I had baby number 2 in December. I had so many worries about how my toddler was going to feel but honestly she’s taken to being a big sister really well. Make sure you include them in everything you do. When changing baby always asks for them to help you get the wipes out for you or get them to change a dollie at the same time. It seems so scary but honestly it’s so magical and it’s strange but you do find time for them both it will all come naturally and you have nothing to worry about🩷 you’ve got this!

Going from 1-2 was so hard for me. Toddler found the crying hard. Little one is now 11 weeks and his brother adores him now. It makes it easier with him being in nursey 3 days a week. My advice is make sure you have support, husband, family or friends. Batch cook. You will feel guilty, that’s ok. Once you find your rhythm you’ll be able to allow 1:1 toddler time etc. we bake cakes or play outside. If dads home with go for a babychino 🤣

I had my second in February, and my son took to being a big brother so well. He found it hard when I couldn’t be there for 2 nights with him. And he was frightened I would leave him again when I brung baby home. Adjusting to 2 wasn’t as bad as you think. Your second baby will just slot in.

My 1st in 2.5 and I have a 10 week old, it's challenging at times don't get me wrong but its not as bad as what I thought and its the best feeling watching them together. Me and dad do alternate bedtimes, he will sort baby out whilst i sort our toddler out and vice versa. We play a lot in the day, now that's tricky especially breastfeeding they both need you 😅 In terms of not feeling pushed out we've just kept her involved from the minute we brought her home, asking her to help wipe and change her wet nappy or asking if she wants to help at bath time and she's took to being a big sister so well. We bought her a present of the baby (pjs, big sister book, teddy and a learning threading game) which helped. I've not forced her to hold her or anything I've let her ask in her own time. I look at it as my toddler is only going to remember a life with her baby sister not without and before they know it itl be all they know 🥰