Post by RandomName on May 20, 2016 21:29:14 GMT -5
How old are your babies? DD - 2 years. DS - 9 months.
Biggest current challenge? DD - biggest challenge is her PT regression for pooping. She'll do great for about a week and then go on her pants twice in one day. Then be fine for another week or so. She's PTd for pee and nighttime now. Just tackling the poop. DS - he's at the point where he won't let us feed him anymore but can't quite use a spoon yet. It's made us have to shake things up and plan meals so he can just eat with us. Also, I'm need to have DS weaned by June 1 but don't want to/know how to start.
Biggest current achievement? Playing together! They play in their kitchen, at the water table, with blocks, books. It's amazing to watch. DD likes to make DS laugh so she'll play peek-a-boo or just make silly faces/sounds. I love this stage.
Biggest current challenge? Sleep. Pretty sure this has nothing to do with having 2 kids, I just make tough sleepers. Although having 2 awake at night instead of 1 does make it harder for me to sneak in enough zzzz. I think I would have lost my mind if DH didn't share the night shift :/
Side note on my 2yo. Any one else's getting scary smart/empathetic? Yesterday I got upset at her for painting ON DD2 and not listening to me. I said something like, that is making a big mess and now I have to clean it up, uggggg! And she stopped painting and got a rag and ran over. I had finished cleaning DD2 for the most part, so then she got out the broom and started sweeping... WTF? She is not usually this helpful. Now I'm scared she is super sensitive and I'm super insensitive and I'm going to make her feel guilty over doing normal toddler stuff
Biggest current achievement? The are just barely starting to play together. It is truly wonderful. Sometimes when DD2 is sitting on the ground playing and starts to get fussy, DD1 will walk over and pat her on the belly and say, "it's ok Millie" and it works! DD2 is obsessed with everything about DD1. It's funny, I have a younger sister who visited me last week and we were reminiscing. She said she remembers how my brother and I could do no wrong that would make her not want to hang out with her. She just wanted to be included and get to do what we were doing. Maybe that is a 2nd/3rd/etc thing? I don't know, I am oldest of 5 and bossy to prove it, lol.
pearlvirus That's amazing they are starting to play. It makes your job easier bc they eventually occupy each other!
About the sensitivity: they are starting to recognize how others are feeling and learning how to respond. When I'm mad, sad etc her reaction to me is different - she look at the ground, hugs me, tries to make me laugh. Lately, if she does something wrong, I just have to look at her with a disappointed face and she will feel sad/bad (and if I give a really mad look she'll cry). I think she is just learning about social consequences. If only this worked for everything tho lol. So I'd say developmental at this point.
Current challenge: getting DS1 to sleep alone in his bed away from me. He used to go down drowsy but awake but after months of back to back ear infections that is a thing of the past.
Current achievement: DD seems to be more independent with outside play which makes playing outside much more enjoyable for me and her. L is starting to want to be a little more independent playing on the floor. My back thanks him!
Post by younglove316 on May 21, 2016 12:55:57 GMT -5
DD1: 2 years DD2: 6 months
Biggest challenge: we've regressed on naps. DD2 is up for the day by 530 every single day which means she ttakes an early nap. After she gets up from that, she just silk not nap the rest of the day no matter what. The other day she stayed awake for almost 8 hours. I don't know how much longer I can handle this. Not to mention we have more frequent night wakings too. I'm exhausted and just want a break
Biggest accomplishment: having DD1 interacting so much with DD2, she really loves her. We also get out and do a lot more now.
Post by lakecountrygal on May 21, 2016 13:07:06 GMT -5
How old are your babies? M14 is 26 months and 2.0 DD is 49 hours old!!
If pregnant, when are you due?
Biggest current challenge? Handling a crazy toddler, a newborn, and an over-emotional stressed out DH. Oh and breastfeeding as 2.0 isn't doing as well as DS did.
Biggest current achievement? Med free totally unplanned early birth of 2.0. Now I have a DS and a DD and feel like my family is 100% complete.
How old are your babies? M14 is 26 months and 2.0 DD is 49 hours old!!
If pregnant, when are you due?
Biggest current challenge? Handling a crazy toddler, a newborn, and an over-emotional stressed out DH. Oh and breastfeeding as 2.0 isn't doing as well as DS did.
Biggest current achievement? Med free totally unplanned early birth of 2.0. Now I have a DS and a DD and feel like my family is 100% complete.
How old are your babies? DS1 is 2 years and 2 months old. DS2 is 2 weeks old.
Biggest current challenge? Dealing with DS1's terrible twos behavior. He purposely doesn't listen, he throws fits when he isn't allowed to do something and he is constantly testing boundaries. The first few days we brought DS2 home Carter spent most of his days in time-out. It seems to be getting better but it is hard. He also seems to act out more when H is home and I don't think we are quite on the same page when it comes to punishment. Also H seems to have a much shorter fuse with DS1 than I do. This age is hard, yo!
Biggest current achievement? Getting back into a routine/leaving the house by myself with both boys alone. I think this is what is helping DS1 calm back down.
How old are your babies? M14 is 26 months and 2.0 DD is 49 hours old!!
If pregnant, when are you due?
Biggest current challenge? Handling a crazy toddler, a newborn, and an over-emotional stressed out DH. Oh and breastfeeding as 2.0 isn't doing as well as DS did.
Biggest current achievement? Med free totally unplanned early birth of 2.0. Now I have a DS and a DD and feel like my family is 100% complete.
Biggest current achievement? Getting back into a routine/leaving the house by myself with both boys alone. I think this is what is helping DS1 calm back down.
Great job getting out of the house by yourself, and only 2 weeks after delivery! That's fantastic. And, sorry DS1 is giving you such a hard time. The transition is huge for him. I hope he adjusts soon. But, yep, boundary testing and consistency is hard!
I thought I had an easy med-free birth but I think you have me beat.
I am still awed and amazed with med-free births.
By the time things got to the point it was progressing fast enough I didn't have a choice. I was 6 cm dilated when I got to l&d though. It felt like mild menstrual cramps. I only had 20 minutes of actual pain and that was just from pushing. I couldn't do hours and hours of pain like that. Those women are rock stars!
Dd1 is 2 and dd2 is 3 months. Right now I'm struggling with figuring out exercising. I can make the time for it, but since DD2 won't take a bottle, I usually end up not going to the class I want because she'll need to eat again while I'm there. Also the two times I went to spin and did a really hard workout, I could tell my milk supply dipped and DD was upset the rest of the day. I don't want to sacrifice my supply (and can't really since she only nurses) but I wish I could just run to the gym when I want and do the workout I want. Walking with the girls is fine but it doesn't give me the same stress relief spin does.
I am feeling great about how often I get out with the girls and still keep in dd1 entertained and happy. Dd2 is starting to be awake more too during the day so i feel like we have more time together as a family.
pearlvirus dd1 is super empathetic too. She'll give me a hug and kiss if she sees I'm upset or frustrated. And she always wants to help. I wouldn't worry she's too sensitive. She's learning social skills and empathy is never a bad thing!
Eta changed dd2 to dd1. No, my three month old doesn't show great empathy yet!
DD1 is finally adjusted....not that she ever acted out but it took a while for her to get used to not having mommy all to herself.
Things are still crazy but I'm used to it now. However I still have mommy guilt. When I go to bed at night I worry that I spent too much/little time on one of the girls. It's not a good feeling. I talk to my husband about it. He says I'm doing great but admits that he never feels like this and doesn't emotionally understand how I feel. I'm hoping the mommy guilt eventually fades.
How old are your babies? DS1 is 2 years and 2 months old. DS2 is 2 weeks old.
Biggest current challenge? Dealing with DS1's terrible twos behavior. He purposely doesn't listen, he throws fits when he isn't allowed to do something and he is constantly testing boundaries. The first few days we brought DS2 home Carter spent most of his days in time-out. It seems to be getting better but it is hard. He also seems to act out more when H is home and I don't think we are quite on the same page when it comes to punishment. Also H seems to have a much shorter fuse with DS1 than I do. This age is hard, yo!
Biggest current achievement? Getting back into a routine/leaving the house by myself with both boys alone. I think this is what is helping DS1 calm back down.
Damn 2 weeks and you are out and about with the kids! I'm impressed but you are crazy.
Biggest challenge: we've regressed on naps. DD2 is up for the day by 530 every single day which means she ttakes an early nap. After she gets up from that, she just silk not nap the rest of the day no matter what. The other day she stayed awake for almost 8 hours. I don't know how much longer I can handle this. Not to mention we have more frequent night wakings too. I'm exhausted and just want a break
Biggest accomplishment: having DD1 interacting so much with DD2, she really loves her. We also get out and do a lot more now.
What time does DD1 go to bed? Can you push back her bedtime so she sleeps in a little later? She must be exhausted!! My DD2 can't stay up for more than 2 hours. Then it's nap time. My DD2 is so interested in DD1. It's adorable.
Biggest challenge: we've regressed on naps. DD2 is up for the day by 530 every single day which means she ttakes an early nap. After she gets up from that, she just silk not nap the rest of the day no matter what. The other day she stayed awake for almost 8 hours. I don't know how much longer I can handle this. Not to mention we have more frequent night wakings too. I'm exhausted and just want a break
Biggest accomplishment: having DD1 interacting so much with DD2, she really loves her. We also get out and do a lot more now.
What time does DD1 go to bed? Can you push back her bedtime so she sleeps in a little later? She must be exhausted!! My DD2 can't stay up for more than 2 hours. Then it's nap time. My DD2 is so interested in DD1. It's adorable.
Move back DD2's bedtime? We've tried and she just won't make it, 630 comes and she turns into a disaster. I'm sure she is exhausted but I just can't get her to nap and if I do it's not for more than 20-30 minutes lately. She's currently rubbing her eyes and fussing but won't go to sleep.
What time does DD1 go to bed? Can you push back her bedtime so she sleeps in a little later? She must be exhausted!! My DD2 can't stay up for more than 2 hours. Then it's nap time. My DD2 is so interested in DD1. It's adorable.
Move back DD2's bedtime? We've tried and she just won't make it, 630 comes and she turns into a disaster. I'm sure she is exhausted but I just can't get her to nap and if I do it's not for more than 20-30 minutes lately. She's currently rubbing her eyes and fussing but won't go to sleep.
Poor baby. Do you have a wrap or carrier? Try wearing her.
Move back DD2's bedtime? We've tried and she just won't make it, 630 comes and she turns into a disaster. I'm sure she is exhausted but I just can't get her to nap and if I do it's not for more than 20-30 minutes lately. She's currently rubbing her eyes and fussing but won't go to sleep.
Poor baby. Do you have a wrap or carrier? Try wearing her.
Yeah we tried that once and it worked briefly. After I posted though she took a 2 hour nap!!
How old are your babies? DS is 2 years and almost 2 months, DD is 2 weeks
Biggest current challenge? I know there are worse problems to have, but J is overly attached to A. He's finally ok with going to daycare (he trusts me to watch her now I suppose), but he refuses to sleep in his room. He's also not as careful as I would like and sometimes leans on her accidentally.
Biggest current achievement? Keeping them both alive and managing to eat and shower every day. Good enough for now!
How old are your babies? DS is 2 years and almost 2 months, DD is 2 weeks
Biggest current challenge? I know there are worse problems to have, but J is overly attached to A. He's finally ok with going to daycare (he trusts me to watch her now I suppose), but he refuses to sleep in his room. He's also not as careful as I would like and sometimes leans on her accidentally.
Biggest current achievement? Keeping them both alive and managing to eat and shower every day. Good enough for now!
You are doing great!!! DD1 still isn't very careful with DD2 but I can't expect anything else from a 2 year old. Lol I never leave them alone together.
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