tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156386102817010624.post6705623819528434744..comments2023-03-28T08:58:00.628-07:00Comments on On Being a Mom:: Things I wish someone had told me about having a second babyKari and Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15996147640036139038noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156386102817010624.post-31400865961733750542012-05-26T11:29:30.226-07:002012-05-26T11:29:30.226-07:00The second is harder, that's for sure. Because...The second is harder, that's for sure. Because you do have that first child that still needs to be entertained. I hear the third is easy because the older two can play together while you take care of baby. But, I digress. One thing that helped for me was involving Abigail in the care of Bryant. She was only two, but she was such a good help. She could play with her brother while I fixed a bottle, and she could fetch things for me. Sounds terrible, but she felt like a valued member of the family and didn't feel like she was getting ignored. Of course there were lots of TV days, I'm pretty sure Barney taught her the alphabet, counting, and colors, but she didn't feel too neglected. At least I don't think so.<br /><br />Getting out of the house is important. I loved story time at the library, and so did Abigail. She was able to feel special, and it was something geared towards her.<br /><br />I honestly don't remember much about day-to-day life with a second baby, but we somehow survived, and both my kids are pretty good kids. I'm blessed, I guess.Leslie@leserleeslovesandhobbieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829256000923507369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3156386102817010624.post-67370917777631097302012-05-23T23:07:18.730-07:002012-05-23T23:07:18.730-07:00So, I have been trying to plan when we should star...So, I have been trying to plan when we should start trying for our second baby, and now I'm terrified! I have heard people say your second one is easier, but when Evelyn was born, I remember thinking how hard it must be to have to care for a newborn AND an older child, and what you've written here has confirmed that. It kind of makes me want to just get the baby years out of the way, but I am just terrified of how that first year or so with a new baby will be. Thanks for the tips. I'll keep this as a reference for whenever we do become brave enough to have number 2!Sarah Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205141745083202807noreply@blogger.com