How far apart will your 2nd and 3rd children be? My sons were born a year and a half apart and that felt tough, especially since we had no family in the state where we were living (still don't). I was a little shocked to have gotten pregnant so quickly as well, but now that my boys are 4 & 5 1/2, they play great together and are best friends. If you have family in the area, enlist their help. When we had our 2nd son, we hired a part-time nanny temporarily (for about a month) to help me since I was recovering from a c-section and my mother sent us a gift certificate to a housekeeping service to take care of housecleaning. That was the best gift! I'm expecting our 3rd child now and one thing I'm worried about is how the baby will feel being so much younger than my older 2 children. But I'm sure in time that will work itself out, too. Good luck and congratulations!!!

Lol....I was pregnant when my second was 5 months old and I had a 3 year old. They ended up being 15 months apart and yes, it was challenging bringing home a newborn to a 15 month old and a 3 year old. They were all three in diapers at the time, too.

I think what I learned was to not say no to anyone who offered help. The first year is a little tough, but what a blessing children are to a home! Think of your new little on as a blessing and it changes your perspective a bit even when you're exhausted and strung out.

Mine are now 9, 7, and 6 and I LOVE the fact that they are close in age. This time is temporary and it'll pass. Love the little moments b/c before long, there will be no more babies around to snuggle with and you'll miss it.

Call me if you need some encouragement!

Cady

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Thank you so much for your encoraging words. I've been crying none stop worrying about how I'm going to do this. Luckly I do have family in the area and maybe this is a sign for me to become a SHM and just focus on my family. I appreciate your response so much you have no idea how much better I feel.

I have a 5 year old...7 month old and now i'm pregnant =) Luckly we do have family in the area so I'll start recruiting help now. I know I can get through this it's just been so tough accepting it this time

I had a 2 yr old and a 7 month old when I got pregnant for the 3rd time. I was totally freaked about it, but by the time she was due (and the others were 16 months and just turned 3) I was excited. Yes, that first year was tough. But that third child has brought me more joy than I could ever tell you. She's been a dream (she's now 10)And I even went on to have one more later (totally planned) so what does that tell you!? Hang in there!!

I am so glad I am not alone in my doubts. I have a 5 month old boy who is my whole entire life. I love him so much and am lucky enough to stay home with him. It's been a challenging couple of months and he just started sleeping through the night. My husband and I have started to relax and get our heads above water...until today when I found out I am pregnant again. I wanted to enjoy my son's first year, his first words, his first steps....everything. Now I'm terrified I'm going to miss it all or be too stressed out and tired to enjoy it. I have no idea what to do as I want another child, just not now. Any advice would help

Sunshine84, those feelings are totally normal...I remember wondering if I had enough love for a second or third child and you do! Somehow, it works and each child is easier than the last. My last child is a dream, easygoing, fun, sunny disposition.

You won't miss all of those things you mentioned! Your little one will have the wonderful benefit of sharing those things with a sibling.

Sometimes life throws us those little curveballs (I was also pregnant again when my second was 5 months and my first was 2!) but looking back, I wouldn't have done it any differently at all. All of my kids are close in age, but they are wonderful playmates for each other.

Hang in there! You can do it!

Cady

www.cadydidrooms.com

hello everyone, I'm in the same boat has you i have an 8 month old and pregnant with my second baby i'm 2 months pregnant. I'm so glad i came to this website because i was feeling all the same emotions.
but we just have to keep our head up and that God for our babies. them to be healthy.