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Oh I
![]() ![]() The transition from 1-2 wasn't as hard as 0-1...But considering the hell that was 0-1 was that's not saying much, it was really hard. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() ![]() What a wonderful post! My second just turned 1 (and is sleeping through the night finally!) and boy this just sums it up perfectly! Thank you, this makes me feel good to know that I'm normal rather than "the worst mom ever" as I had felt like for the past several months! |
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Thanks Mel! I needed this. I'm going to have my dh read it. After yesterday, and everything that's going on with a toddler and an infant, he doesn't know if he can handle more kids. It's nice to have some encouragement!
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It is so HARD... but easier than last week, and easier than last month, and easier than three months ago. Thank you so much! I feel unfit sometimes, like someone else would do a better job for my girls
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Exactly what I need to read today.
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Amazing insight. I know I'll need this. Thanks so much Melody. You are an inspiration!
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I saw a mom of a toddler and a baby in Ikea last week and wanted to go up to her and say "it gets easier" even though she didn't even appear to be having that tough of a time. Just seeing a mom with baby and toddler brought back those memories. Yes, it is hard. But it will get better.
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I needed this two years ago.
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Mama to two sweet littles and 3 angels ![]() ![]() ![]() Grace is not a destination, it's a journey. I first learned to show grace to my child that was not shown to me, then I learned to accept it for myself, and only recently have I been able to have grace for others more. ~Sweetpeasmommy A |
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Thanks for this thread
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I think what I would like most is my evenings back, of just dh and I while children are sleeping. But, as you all have said, it's just another season of many. Thank you for the encouragement.
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Thank you so much for this thread, moving from 1-2 kids was the most stressful thing I have ever done in my life. It's encouraging to read that I am not the only mother who has felt like this.
We are now moving on to having number 3, hopefully it will be a breeze. |
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Sitting here with tears in my eyes having just found this thread at the perfect time-- after a rough night with Dd2, who is just three weeks old. Thank you for the OP and for the bump.
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umm....maybe this could be a sticky??
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I felt 1st baby was the hardest, the adjustment from self-centred life with zero experience with kids...to 1. 1->2 was a breeze, despite having luck to have two colicky boys. I don't think I am in the minority, actually.
Maybe it needs more balance? If I read this post before I had my 2nd I'd get depressed than necessary.
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