Xxx~~~ Mum's that will have 2 under 2 (or there abouts) come join us ~~~xxX

[TheNewWife]

Honestly, you'll probably be better off at the children's hospital where they are experienced with this kind of thing. I would be livid too as I think it's tough for the little kids to sit through something like that when they don't understand what's happening, and it's tough as a parent to watch it.

Call the doctor tomorrow and I think you'll probably feel better once you go somewhere that is experienced.

 

[TigerLady]

^^WSS

 

[celine]

Totally agreed with TNW - Not similiar but I had to go to a dentist last week for Gabriel cos he had hurt himself and we had to get the wound checked out and this guys was SO gentle, he tried to bargain with G to open his mouth, honestly after 5 mins I told the dentist "if you make him cry its ok I understand" he continued being so sweet and gentle that i took it into my own hands and told him Id hold G's hands down if it helps..seriously he was so gentle and understanding - thats the kind of people you need to be working with children

 

[elly75]

Thanks ladies. I gave the doctor's office a call because going to the children's hospital is really difficult to do (one can't really go just down there since they are a specialist type hospital -- I think the best in the country). I only got a voice message though and will call again on Monday to see if I can speak to someone.

In other news though, Christian took his first steps unaided on Friday! Apparently he was the talk of the daycare and everyone was really pleased with him. When we picked him up, the teacher mentioned that he walked and he toddled over to us with a grin on his face. Apparently the other two infants who they take care of walked around the same age so now all three can toddle (although Christian's still very unsure of himself).

So proud of our little man!

 

[blessedmomma]

yay elly!!!! how proud you must be!!!!

today was my b-day ladies and im so exhausted i barely enjoyed it

last year at this time i was due to have a baby in a month. two birthdays in a row, hopefully i can have some wine next year on my bday, if im not preggo for once of course

 

[elly75]

Happy belated birthday, Blessedmomma!

 

[yourstruly10]

Hi ladies. I am not a mom of two under two but I had a question and this seemed like the right place to ask it. My daughter is currently 2 months old and for the past few weeks I have been having the strongest desire to have another one soonish. I was just wondering how hard it is and would love to hear any stories(pro, cons) thanks.

 

[elly75]

Hello there, yourstruly10. :wave:

Personally I can't give any tips yet as the other little one has yet to arrive (due in February). I've heard various people say that it's wonderful as they'll be good friends, that we'll get over the diapers, teething, sleepless nights, etc. all in one shot.

As for negatives, there are some. It can be harder to keep up with a little one plus a baby. I know that so far, with our little guy he's into so much and is learning how to walk on his own that we have to be one step behind (and in some cases in front) of him. Trying to do that while pregnant is tough -- for myself, I get winded and tired easily plus have some other medical issues so need to deal with those too.

I remember for a while after Christian was born I wanted another little one right away but to be honest it's better to let your body try to get back to normal. However, you have do to what is best for you and your family.

What does your OH think? With this pregnancy, I threw mine for a loop as we weren't 'trying' to have a little one right after Christian -- it just happened. We're not upset by it as we feel it's a blessing but looking at things in hindsight, we probably would have waited a bit later.

 

[yourstruly10]

Thank you so much elly75 for the responce. Im still not sure if its just my hormones playing around with my mind or not so im not acting on my feelings yet. OH says he would be happy waiting or happy having another one soonish so he's not much help in deciding lol. I do like the idea of getting over things around the same time and them being close in age and getting along well. my brother and i were only 3 years apart but we were still never very close. Anyways, Thank you again for the response.

 

[TigerLady]

I think everyone gets broody when their LOs are about that age. I happened to me with both my kids.

There are pros and cons to doing it both ways. I would personally rather have them super close together (like mine are 13 months apart) rather than far apart (4 yrs or more). But I think about 2-2.5 years between them is ideal.

 

[blessedmomma]

i have kind of experienced both. my girls were 19 mos apart, then i didnt have another til my son who is 7 and 8 yrs younger than my girls. and had another son who is 2 1/2 yrs younger than my first son.

having my girls close together was kinda hard at first, but i think a newborn is kinda hard anyways. with the lack of sleep and all the extra energy they take, its just rough for a minute. but, my girls also potty trained together which made things a lot easier. they were 3 and 2 and wanted to go to the potty together, it really worked out great. they also got their first room together. i keep mine in our room for the first couple of years. at 1 1/2 my older daughter had her toddler bed in our room. then the younger one got one at about 1 1/2. when my youngest daughter was about 2 and my oldest was 3 i moved their toddler beds into their own room, they were so excited!

now that my boys are 2 1/2 years apart i cant do any of that with them together. my 3 year old is potty training and of course my 11 month old is much too young. my 3 year old is also moving into his own room, but he has to do it by himself. i think its more scary for him than exciting since he is alone. it makes me wish i would have had them closer. of course the next one will be here when my youngest is about 14-15 mos old, so they will probably do more things together.

it seems easier for me to do things with them together, but that is what works best for our family dynamics. i could very easily see it being easier for some families to work on things one child at a time. you really have to think about the pros and cons of both and decide how you want your family to be i think.

 

[Pippin]

ladies, I'm cautiously back announcing I'm pregnant again!!!! Wish me luck this time!!!!

Due 24th July, Sam will be 23 months so still under two . We caught first time trying after the erpc, I feel incredibly lucky but also very nervous!!!!! Not feeling too attached to this one at the moment, I think it's my defence mechanism kicking in. I'm going to book a scan for 8 weeks if I get that far then I think I'll believe it. This pregnancy is much more like the one I had with Sam so I'm quietly hopeful. No MS yet but waiting for the 6 weeks to kick in.

Got this, this morning so feeling brave, the 3+ is a day early too

 

[blessedmomma]

yay pippin!!!!!! welcome back!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jms895]

Awww Pippin I am so pleased for you hun! xx

 

[Pippin]

Thanks ladies. Keeping it all crossed this time for a better outcome.

 

[samzi]

hey ladies how are we all?

huge congrats pippin my 3+ on the digi was also a day early

ive got a private dating scan on the 7th dec, cant wait! Ive never gone for a private scan before so im doubly excited

 

[TheNewWife]

Pippin!! So glad to have you back. I knew it wouldn't take long.

 

[Fraggles]

Pippin congratulations

 

[Pippin]

Feels very weird to be back so quickly, the doctor said my husband and I should bottle our fertility and sell it I have no symptoms really yet. Just like with my son but the last one was sick from 10dpo so I hope this is a good sign. I don't want the sickness of course but does get you thinking. I'm guessing my body is used to the hormone from before so maybe that's it. Fingers crossed anyway. Needless to say I'm not tempting fate with anything. Last time I bought a few maternity clothes from ebay and bras and stuff, this time I'm not getting anything until I see this baby reach 20 weeks!!! I was far to laid back last time and assumed it would all be ok which is why it floored me at the time. I'm much more prepared this time for the same thing to happen. I know I'll be upset but it won't be so much of a shock, god forbid it does of course. Anyway small ranting session over, positive thinking until proven otherwise...... PTUPO

So nice to see some familiar faces/names. Don't really feel comfortable posting in first tri at the moment (as well as getting annoyed at some of the really stupid posts in there that really wind me up ) but I'm dipping my toe in occasionally and spending most of my time in groups which is nice.

 

[blessedmomma]

pippin- i wouldnt worry or compare too much. have been pregnant a total of 7 times (had 2 mc) and none of them have been the same. each pregnancy is as unique as the baby it makes! im sure everything will be ok this time. i know how you feel though. i had my 2 mc in a row and by the next pregnancy that turned out to be ok, it seemed like i was ready for things to go wrong for a while. took a minute to be comfortable with the pregnancy and feel assured everything was gonna be ok.