Let's say that tomorrow is the first day that a particular totally natural blonde has with her two adorable small boys, aged 2 years and 4 months and 2 weeks, respectively.
And let's say that she's a little bit panicked about it, seeing as she doesn't have 5 arms...
And both boys need to eat at approximately the same time...
And the smallest one is used to being held at this point... all the time, especially when napping. Because she and her hubby get nights down before they start working on napping alone during the day...
Would anyone out there have any good ideas for making it through the next few days? =)
Hypothetically speaking, of course...
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Fun, Fun!! : ) You know I'm there with you, if you want to call to commiserate, just call!! There were days, especially at first, when Nathan would come home, find me in a bad mood and I'd tell him that I hadn't eaten anything since breakfast. I just hadn't had time! Really! By the time I had the first two kids eating lunch, I'd be able to start nursing the baby on one side. When he was done with that, I'd put the other two to bed and then sit down and finish nursing the baby. Then he'd fall asleep on me and I'd have to choose - lunch or sleep for this poor sleep deprived momma. I'd usually choose the sleep.
Hang in there, you'll have to figure out your own rhythm and it will take a few days (weeks??) to find it. Cut yourself slack and take things easy!
Love ya!!!
hypothetically speaking, i might use a sling or baby carrier of some sort.
i also might, hypothetically speaking, turn meals into "fun project time" for my 2-year-and-4-month-old, even if peanut butter ends up being used as play dough. (note: a picnic outside might be good for the mess factor here...hypothetically speaking.)
of course, you could also just grow an extra pair or two of arms... :)
i remember having many moments/days/months of panic when my second baby was born, not quite a year after my first baby...you'll find a good rhythm that works for you and them. hang in there!!
and in another few weeks, i bet you'll have a great hypothetical solution down...that you'll be able to share with me. :)
I'm not going to be hypothetical at all. :) It's okay to let Seth watch TV...PBS, Veggie Tales whatever to make it through the first few weeks. Once you're in the swing of things there will be no need for the TV and you just turn it off...but till then you're no good to anyone if you've lost it. :)
Oh, and get a sling...Hayden loved to nap in his.
Love ya girl! Wish I was there to help out!
Hi!
I read here but don't often comment. Firstly congratulations on the birth of your wee boy!
I would say to just go with the flow as much as you can and just do what needs to be done.
If your wee man likes a sling, that could be useful.
Hopefully Seth will have a nap at the same time as the baby (mine usually did and this was wonderful!).
Otherwise maybe get out those wonderful beans that Seth enjoyed. A bit of TV for Seth druing the day could give everyone a much needed break.
One step at a time. It's usually not as difficult as we anticipate (ask me how I know that :-) )
All the best. Look forward to your "I survived the first day" post!
Cheers, Wilm in NZ
Thanks, guys. I've got the sling thing covered. It's orange, and I'm wondering if he'll need that particular shade to go to sleep one day. =) I'll let you know how things have gone when its over.
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