babies 11 months apart.

[BreBug1415]

Okay moms and moms to be of two babies 11 months apart I'm looking for some advice/ tricks on how to go able two babies under 2. I know it'll be a lot of work I have 8 weeks left until my second son arrives and they will be 11 months and 3 weeks apart. What's the biggest struggle? I've also heard you may go into labor early... Anyone carry full term with the second having them so close together? I was three days late with my first one.

[sabbylopez]

I am 21 years old and I'm going to have 3 under 3 my first two are 13 months apart. My oldest is turning 2 next month and my second is turning 1 the month after and I'm due September 2nd. It's hard at sometimes but then it will get easy because they will be so close in age they will be attached to each other.

[shellynumber6]

Oh and another thing! Don't be afraid to ask for help

[shellynumber6]

we have 5 boys on average all 12.5 months apart, I was induced with my first due to high blood pressure but went on my own with the last 4 all 5 days early, every labor and delivery has been different, all have been healthy babies and I have loved each one immediately as much as the others left at home, sleep when you can and don't forget to feed yourself, try to get some time alone, my husband is a rock star at all this new baby business, I'd be so hosed without him. I'm 6 weeks pregnant with number 6, this time our babies will be almost 2 years apart so this will be interesting. Good luck to you.

[Deetrel]

My sisters are very close her first was on July 31 and second on July 2 so they are the same age for a couple weeks, she went 2 and half weeks early with the second. I'd say the struggle was the different size diapers and they both still need to be carried and held at times good luck

[specialmom]

Hi there.  My sons are 15 months apart.  I did go full term with my second.  I was induced a couple of days before my due date I think mostly to help me out so I could schedule it---  my ob took pity on me and the fact that I had a one year old at home.  
It's a whirlwind, having two so close in age.  I found that I could hold my newborn with one hand and arm, I can't believe I did that but I did!  Then my other arm was free.  I'm right handed so I held the baby in my left arm/hand and had my 'good arm' to help my other, mobile son out.  

I will tell you the biggest thing I loved with two close in age was a Moses basket.  That thing was a life saver.  It could be in ANY room and I could lay my newborn down in it when he drifted off or if I needed both hands quickly.  He's a terrific sleeper I think because it was never quiet where he was sleeping.  :>).  

You want to just forget about a pristine house.  When you can get them both sleeping, you take a nap. Your house can be perfect later.  Get your partner to help----  that's essential.  I did grocery shopping on Sunday nights at around 10 pm when no one else was in the store and husband was taking care of sleeping babies while I zipped out (two little ones at the grocery is near impossible . .    I would buy things I don't even like as I walked around in a daze not focusing . . .   alone, I could wiz in, properly shop and get back home.  

My pediatrician told me this . . .   tell the newborn "now baby (name), you HAVE to wait because it is X's (brother's) turn. "  Say it really loudly.  The baby won't care but then your older son will know that everyone gets a turn.  He won't feel bad when you make him wait a minute.   Also, I learned it is okay for babies to cry or fuss for a second.  while you are tending to one, it IS okay for the other to fuss for your attention.  They will live.  (my first, I was like johny on the spot for any cry or whimper).  

Mother's helpers are great.  They come to your house for like an hour or two, you pay them 2 to 3 dollars, they are usually younger girls like 11 or 12 and they PLAY with your toddler while you take the baby and rest, fold laundry, etc.  Toddler gets a little play action provided by someone other than you and you get a quick, inexpensive break.  We had a couple of neighbor girls that would come over to do this for me.

Take lots of pictures during this time.  It is a bit of a blur.  I didn't even remember taking some of the pictures that I took but am SOOOO glad I did.  

good luck