Comments on: on having a second child

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:35:57 +0000

In reply to inayasmom. haha. tnx! I'm finding that I need to nap once a day in order to function. luckily, I've managed to do it so far when my toddler and baby nap at the same time. just not sure how much longer that will last ;)

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:34:14 +0000

In reply to Mom's Living Leaner. there's def differences but it's different for everyone. I guess in my case, since my first was such a challenge the second one seemed to be so easy. enjoy ur time with your first. all of the changes are amazing, esp when u experience it for the first time.

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:32:07 +0000

In reply to Rene. I found the self-care the biggest challenge. once I physically felt better I felt like I could do anything!!! of course some help from others went a long way too. congrats on ur second. I can't believe my new born is already 3 weeks.

By: Maya Fitz

Maya Fitz — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:30:06 +0000

In reply to Nancy. ah! just goes to show how everyone is different. not crazy at all re: #3. we want 3 as well... but not right away ;)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 01:44:39 +0000

Congrats on your second. I thought I had it made with my first. I loved every single second of motherhood. Then baby #2 came along and I seriously thought I should be committed. I loved that second little bundle as much, but I was soooo sleep deprived I thought I would never function on a human level again. I guess it’s different for everyone. I’m so happy for you though. Hubby and I are considering number 3…are we crazy?

By: Rene

Rene — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:01:49 +0000

This is so timely for me, having just arrived home with our newborn two days ago. I feel so much the same way – luckily my hubby is a great help and is really attentive to helping our toddler through the transition. I am making the time to do my self-care and accepting help from whoever offers it! (agree, not something I would have done the first time around)

By: lisa

lisa — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:35:24 +0000

Hey Maya, they have button up onsies at moms to be. I hatedd the over the head ones too! So I invested in a couple with buttons on the front! Xoxo

By: Mom's Living Leaner

Mom's Living Leaner — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:32:21 +0000

I was just wondering if anything was easier with the second baby. My son is only 4 months old so I am in NO rush for a second one, I was just currious more of the differences a second time mom might have noticed. Congratulations!

By: inayasmom

inayasmom — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:18:30 +0000

You are spot on with each of your comments Maya, I felt the exact same way. I had a c-section with both however, and the hardest part was not being able to pick up my eldest for a long time after we returned home from the hospital. At one point I just gave in and it was a big mistake…I popped a stitch ouch! Anyway, aside from that it’s definitely a challenge setting aside quality time with the eldest when the baby needs you constantly. My hubby really stepped it up during the first few months and eventually you find your rhythm 🙂 But the lack of sleep is brutal LOL, there is NO getting used to that.