for those who've had 2 babies very close together...
when my baby is born my youngest will be a year old. i have no idea what to expect. what's it like having 2 babies that close together? challenges? benefits? thanks!
My kids are 13 months apart. It is very challenging when they are both babies. Its gonna take alot of patience. Trust me. But it does get better the older they get. Mine are now 8 an 9.
There are plenty of challenges, twice the diapers, twice the bottles. you just have to learn how to manage it all. Take breaks when you can get them. Try an get them on somewhat of the same schedule......
I know this isnt alot of help, but if there are any other questions you have, please feel free to IM or email me, I would be happy to help.
Even if you just need someone to talk to
Monika
my kids are 13 months apart. the good thing: they have each other to play with, potty training, school age within a year of each other. cons: more sleepless nights, more stuff to take with you when you leave the house, bigger mess. all in all it is not that hard to manage once you get a schedule going. also i would suggest for the first few weeks put the oldest one in daycare or allow them to spend the day with someone so that you can get some rest and heal.
My kids are 14 months apart. I love it, sometimes its difficult especially when the new baby first comes home. Now my son is 1 and daughter a lil over 2 and they play together and its great. I am sure it will be diff once the teenage years come.
My advice is once the new baby comes home you need to set aside private time for your 1st child. I know it will be hard but if not I think the 1st kind of feels abandoned. It will all work out though.
MIne are 15 months apart. My son just turned 8 and my daughter is almost 7 now. It definitely had its challenges when they were babies, all I can say is get them on a routine and schedule that really worked for me. It was hard to have 2 in diapers too, but I managed. They are the best of friends. I also have always taken care of my neice since my sister has always worked and she is 19 months older than my son, so I have had 3 under 3 yrs. old and I love it. GL!
lol, mine are 15 months apart and a minute apart. Does that count? my son was 15 months old when I had the twins and the twins are a min apart. it has been rough, but I have my kids in a good routine, they all take naps at the same time and the twins are in bed at 8 in the evening and our 27 month old is in be at 9 to 9 30. we all eat at the same time, ect. You just gotta take one day at a time.
oh i also have a 6-y-o and a 2-y-o so this should be fun!
Quoting lyndonsmom:
My kids are 14 months apart. I love it, sometimes its difficult especially when the new baby first comes home. Now my son is 1 and daughter a lil over 2 and they play together and its great. I am sure it will be diff once the teenage years come.
My advice is once the new baby comes home you need to set aside private time for your 1st child. I know it will be hard but if not I think the 1st kind of feels abandoned. It will all work out though.
Mine are 13 months apart. When the youngest reaches a year, it is like doing everything twice from then on. I think the hardest thing is night time, if one cries it will wake the other.
mine are 18 months apart. if you plan to breastfeed get a "special" toy that the oldest only gets when you are. then put it up. it keeps them entertained while you are trying to bf. also it might help if you have some to stay with you the first few nights. (my aunt did) and she helped with everything. it takes alot of energy and you need to make your oldest feel like he's still there. expect him to regress a bit but about 5 months later he should be doing better. remember lots of hugs and kisses
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on Oct. 16, 2008 at 11:23 AM