2 kids already

[killad33]

So i have a wonderful 7 month old and currently 20 weeks pregnant again... Can i have sum advise on wat to expect as a single parent with kids back to back.... Advice, Time management ,encouraging words anything is good

[Mary72511]

Hey, im in precisely your boat. I have a three month old and Im pregnant again, already feeling the symptoms at 1wk pregnant. Im here if you wanna talk, I dont have anyone to talk to either!

[specialmom]

My boys are very close in age, 15 months apart and it's really been a great experience.  Sure, it can be exhausting but it is also exhilarating.  My sons are now the best of friends.  They are close in age to be into the same things and talk to one another and play together.  I have to referee occasionally but that's okay.  :>)  My tips:  take lots and lots of pictures once the second baby arrives.  You probably have tons of your first child and somehow we tend to not take as many the second time around.  But you NEED to because it is a little bit of a blur and you want to remember it through pictures!  Tell your baby in a little exaggerated voice when they are content "Okay baby, now you have to wait a minute because I am helping your brother!  It is brother's turn so you have to wait!"  Baby won't care.  But your older child will internalize this and start to get that everyone gets a time to have mom's attention and everyone has to wait from time to time for mom's attention.  Have a basket or box of toys, actually two of them.  Bring one of them out ONLY when you breast feed.  If a child hasn't seen a toy for a day or two, they get all into it.  So, rotate toys into those  boxes/baskets to keep his interest level up and you get a few minutes to breast feed the baby while he is preoccupied.  Try to sleep when baby/toddler is sleeping.  I always worked super hard to get both boys down for a nap at the same time at least one time a day.  And then I'd zonk out too.  Sleep when you can.  Don't worry about the house (well, don't let it get TOO bad but don't try to do EVERYTHING).  

good luck

[killad33]

Thanks sooo much this helped me get threw the day

[seikaizaa]

I know it's hard especially in your situation being a single parent but remember that God won't give you problems that you can't bear... Nothing is impossible with God.. just trust and believe in HIM...



Hope it helps :)) ♡♡♡

[seikaizaa]

I suggest, you take some time to relax and treat yourself and have him/her babysitted maybe your family members to watch your 7 month old baby or go somewhere with your realtives and your child and just enjoy the day... take a deep breath and don't stress yourself... surround yourself with people who will encourage you and support you, like your family/friends or go to church...

Don't forget to pray always and ask God for strength and courage to face everydays life's challenges... let go of any negatives and just be happy... you have a choice :)

[angi3baby1991]

Which I could help you. I have a 3 1/2 year old and a 7 month old so they aren't really close in age. But I'm 15 weeks so I will be checking on this for others advice :)