tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21469458.post632653225096211796..comments2023-10-31T05:04:03.273-04:00Comments on A Suburban Saga: wait a second… i’m going to have 2 older children and a newborn?Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08837261146374200032noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21469458.post-44315087521490979532011-04-27T17:31:02.680-04:002011-04-27T17:31:02.680-04:00I think Terri makes some great points! You are go...I think Terri makes some great points! You are gonna figure this thing out. Just take it one day at a time. I think the seperate room time is a great idea but I would suggest starting that now so it doesn't feel like punishment or get related to the other changes going on. I always read books to the kids while I nursed or put in a video. Unfortunately, we did quite a bit of tv watching in those first 3 years but remember it doesn't last forever. <br /><br />The most helpful thing we did was to help teach the girls that I am not here for their entertainment. I like to do things with them but it is to their ultimate benefit (AND YOURS) to teach them that Mommy has work to do also. I think the main thing is to figure out how to survive, then figure out how to enjoy this gift of motherhood! <br />You'll do just fine! Newborns sleep a lot!;)Momma B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11928574105517041074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21469458.post-29117515850919177262011-04-27T14:43:13.977-04:002011-04-27T14:43:13.977-04:00There's all kinds of strategies you could try....There's all kinds of strategies you could try...I'm sure some will work better than others for you. You'll know when you try them, I suppose.<br /><br />I think the best thing is to prepare yourself mentally that you will have to be directing things from your nursing throne quite frequently. There will be days of chaos. But it won't ALWAYS be like that. You will still get your sweet snuggles, your quiet moments, and the added joy of seeing Seth and Evan truly enjoy their brother. What you saw today is probably part of the mix in your future--but not its sum total.<br /><br />I haven't employed any formal schedule for when I'm nursing, but that might be more effective for you, since you're more organized in that way than me. <br /><br />And remember: you've got 3.5 months for them to get a little older, learn a few more things, and gain some independence. That makes a big difference at this age.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380838698707698310noreply@blogger.com