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Pregnant and also have a toddler (Please answer if able)
hey ladies! Anyone else ever been pregnant and also rasing a toddler? If so how did you handle the household chores as well as the newborn and toddler? I am a full time housewife (by choice) and I have three children two school agers of 11 and 8 and my newest one age 12 months! I am due dec 16th! Any suggestions on how to keep a tight ship around here??
This is gonna be tough but imma make it work
Haha wondering the same thing! I also have an 11 y.o 7 y.o 1y.o and due in dec! I'm figuring it Will be better once I'm not preg no more bc then I won't be sooo physically tired from pregnancy and mommy stuff. My older kids help me when I need it. They been understanding. I told Em after I have the baby I'm taking them somewhere for the wknd to have fun. We'll find sitters for the babies. It's been crazy on everyone. I try to stick to a routine though. Once baby comes I figured I'll jz try to treat the babies like twins? Keep em on the same sched as far as naps and feeding? Like give my 1 yo breakfast then nurse the newborn while she eats. Lol Idk c what happens!
All of your comments have helped me a lot thanks everyone
I am on my fourth and this will be my biggest gap. My older kids are 21 months apart and 18 months apart. I found that keeping my older one/s as close to the normal schedule as possible helps. Remember it is okay not to get everything done. When I brought home my second I was trying to keep everything as well as I did with one and it just wasn't possible. I learned to ask for help when I needed it and how to prioritize my to do list. Relax and enjoy your Littles ones, they will be grown before you know it. Good luck!
I'm wondering too. Pregnant with twins and have a 2 year old. I'm terrified! Lol
The best advice I ever heard was "shoot for a B". Which means, don't even attempt for your house to be in "A" ship-shape. That will drive you nuts and keep you from enjoying your babies.
Certain things have to be done. The laundry, dinner, the bathrooms and kitchen have to be clean enough to be healthy. The kids have to get to school and have a reasonable amount of help with homework and also have your attention.
So. I did crockpot stuff a lot, or frozen grocery store lasagna and a bag salad, the healthier frozen pizzas, those rotisserie chickens and green beans and mashed potatoes, etc. Easy peasy.
You can wash the laundry, and then put it in laundry baskets smoothed and draped over the edge of the basket so the laundry doesn't wrinkle, and get to it when you can. You don't have to put it away the same afternoon you do it.
If you can afford a maid - even once a month - that will help tremendously. At least once a month your whole entire house will be shiny clean.
My sister gave me this poem:
Cleaning and scrubbing can wait 'til tomorrow
For babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow,
So quiet down cobwebs and dust go to sleep
I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep.
Certain things have to be done. The laundry, dinner, the bathrooms and kitchen have to be clean enough to be healthy. The kids have to get to school and have a reasonable amount of help with homework and also have your attention.
So. I did crockpot stuff a lot, or frozen grocery store lasagna and a bag salad, the healthier frozen pizzas, those rotisserie chickens and green beans and mashed potatoes, etc. Easy peasy.
You can wash the laundry, and then put it in laundry baskets smoothed and draped over the edge of the basket so the laundry doesn't wrinkle, and get to it when you can. You don't have to put it away the same afternoon you do it.
If you can afford a maid - even once a month - that will help tremendously. At least once a month your whole entire house will be shiny clean.
My sister gave me this poem:
Cleaning and scrubbing can wait 'til tomorrow
For babies grow up we've learned to our sorrow,
So quiet down cobwebs and dust go to sleep
I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep.
Ever since i hit the 8 month mark tho things have been harder for me and my toddler is very demanding always wants to jump all over me n kick me :/ ... but as soon as i get a chance i will grab a cold beer and do what i have to do lol good luck hunni and congrats...
Girl I'm totally on that same boat! I have a 11 yr old and twin girls that r 8 I also have a 18 month old an pregnant due December 14...... And for me everyday is a little different i usually have my girls help out as far as cleaning goes and even with my toddler they love to play and listen to music they can dance all day if u let them... So after school straight to homework then some play time while i tidy things up then music time i try to keep them together to minimize the mess while i cook... Then bath time n bed and for me more cleaning and a nice warm shower lol ..
That's what I'm wondering I have a very moody/spoiled 2 yo with a baby due Dec 1st but being induced this month. I have no idea how he is gonna b he takes his tantrum fits if he don't get his way hell throw things, hit, an scream. When we put him in time out he screams his head off. If I tell him I'm gonna take something away from him he turn n scream at me n then just turn to his dad like he's trying to tell on me... Like r u sh**ting me??
I don't know yet what it's like but I have a 6 month old and am 3 months along with my 3rd. First is 6 so he's in school. So next April/may I will have a 7 year old a 1 year old and a newborn. It will be crazy but doable :-D
My husband helps also eventhough he works swing shift( 12hours days for 2weeks.then 12hour nights for 2weeks!)
I'm almost 30 weeks pregnant raising a 1 & 2 year old (11 months 3weeks apart) and they are on a schedule.. I do house work when they are sleep or while they are occupied by toys or TV..it wasn't hard getting them on a schedule either..I just started something Little and continued to do everyday..like nap time is at 11-1130 and when I say " nap time ",they will go to their rooms no problems.. Bed time is the same way at 8-830..Everyone tells how I good of job I'm doing having them on a schedule so early but they need to learn because school is on schedule!
I'm with you I feel so scattered and lost and unorganized
I dont know the answer but i will be in the same boat and will follow this post! I am the bread winner so i will be taking the year off i get paid for and then going back to work full time. I am terrified i wont be able to handle working and housework and having time for my kids but we have always wanted 2 kids who arent too far apart in age. My hubby also works nights part time so i have no idea how i will get my almost 3 year old to sleep with a newborn by myself. I too would appreciate tips!
My oldest 2 are only 12 and 2 weeks apart. I was a single mom raising both of them. It just takes time to get into a routine. Just give it time. I now have 9 year, 8 year, and 5 year old. With twins on the way. I will just take it a day at a time cause my hubby works 3rd shift so I am by myself with all the kids most days. Good luck and remember it is ok to ask for help if you have people close that are willing. :)
Thanks honey
Its hard my 2 older boys r 12months n 3 days apart i wanted to cry cuz its so demanding i managed to get things under control after a month or 2 when i brought home the bb. I still don't know how i did it but i know u can do it it just takes time n patience it would also help if the kids r on the same schedule that's what really helped me. Good luck momma
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