tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post7019896058047263760..comments2024-03-08T20:28:32.531+10:00Comments on Slightly more depth than a teaspoon: Going Through the Motionsrobynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04351462075778087291noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post-43818090137930791812011-10-14T02:08:18.563+10:002011-10-14T02:08:18.563+10:00Just one comment, you are lucky that the children ...Just one comment, you are lucky that the children will only be 18 months apart, as I think that will lessen the jealousy. Jessica was 2 years and 8 months when Matthew arrived, and by then she had formed the view that the world revolved around her. She was terrific with him the first 6 weeks, but then she realised he was staying!! I started resenting that I was getting no time alone with him, and was so grateful for her starting Kindy! Go easy on yourself, of course you are going to be more tired this time, because you are caring for a toddler as well as being pregnant. You are doing a great job!!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556532535636828054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post-79999711812607325922011-10-10T09:02:21.066+10:002011-10-10T09:02:21.066+10:00I wasn't as excited by my second pregnancy and...I wasn't as excited by my second pregnancy and I didn't study every detail like I did with the first (every bump, every moment, reading about exactly what was developing that week, etc). I think partly this was a defense mechanism because we weren't sure if the baby was going to survive and partly just business of looking after a 2 year old.<br /><br />But, I was determined that my second labour would be better than my first. I read "Birth Skills" by Juju Sundin, which was such an empowering and helpful book. My second labour was so much better than my first - faster, no drugs and I felt in empowered by the birthing techniques I had learned and practised (so although knowing what to expect can be scary, it can also be helpful). <br /><br />Once DS2 had arrived, I was surprised how quickly I fell in love with him. The memories of how to care for a newborn came back quickly and he was easy to love! He slept better than the first and I was more confident in caring for him. I had help in looking after DS1, so I was able to concentrate on DS2 for a few weeks, which was just lovely :) As others have said, caring for a newborn can be a bit less demanding than a tantruming toddler :PErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305362776779157354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post-60263833533406538692011-10-07T17:29:25.080+10:002011-10-07T17:29:25.080+10:00Ah Buffy fan, whedon crazy, we actually met him at...Ah Buffy fan, whedon crazy, we actually met him at the opera house :)<br /><br />And don't feel guilty hun, it's all normal.MummyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910641071937664647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post-67826989505431158342011-10-06T06:34:29.946+10:002011-10-06T06:34:29.946+10:00Don't feel guilty because it's normal. But...Don't feel guilty because it's normal. But just as you love Georgie coming into her own as a Ittle person, the same will happen with your new bub. And then you'll probably find your heart welling with even more love and happiness seeing the siblings interact with each other, bub smiling and laughing at big sis. BTW, let me know if you'd like some kid's book ideas to help prepare Georgie for bub's arrival.Veronica @ Mixed Gemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012569571281223678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post-19487062267348299912011-10-05T19:57:49.497+10:002011-10-05T19:57:49.497+10:00Hi Robyn,
I think just about everyone feels like t...Hi Robyn,<br />I think just about everyone feels like this with their second bubba. It's an honest realisation of how much work they are going to bring into your life, along with the joy!<br />My second bub is so easy compared to terrorist three year old Miss A. I could quite easily sell her very cheaply most days. So what you feel now will change.<br />Life as a mum can feel relentless at times, and joyless. My second bub has brought me more joy than I could have imagined.<br />Take care, Lee xLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904895303952065912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post-14370197611408774902011-10-05T13:26:10.284+10:002011-10-05T13:26:10.284+10:00Thanks for the lovely comments! Amy- you made me l...Thanks for the lovely comments! Amy- you made me laugh with the idea of carrying around a wooden stake.... nowadays you'd probably be suspended for that! Very funny though!robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351462075778087291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post-68222147256737486862011-10-05T13:12:20.149+10:002011-10-05T13:12:20.149+10:00If only you lived closer, we could be BEST friends...If only you lived closer, we could be BEST friends. <br /><br />I loved BTVS growing up. There was an embarrassing stage in year 7 when I actually carried around a sharpened wooden stake in my bag (yes, shameful). I've moved past that now (thank goodness) but still adore the show. <br /><br />I felt exactly the same was as you throughout my pregnancy, and felt a little guilty that I didn't 'bond' with my bump. Then he arrived, and I felt guilty that I enjoyed his sweet, cuddly company more than my tantruming 2.5 year olds. The two kid thing sucks in that way.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648204470712239011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074997366425469301.post-81118190358701267482011-10-05T09:54:31.537+10:002011-10-05T09:54:31.537+10:00Robyn I am the biggest Buffy fan ever! I have the ...Robyn I am the biggest Buffy fan ever! I have the entire series on DVD and I love it. I know all the words to all the musical songs; I am that sad.<br /><br />It's normal to feel different the second time around. The dread of labour is enough to put anyone off. And it's hard to imagine that you can love another baby as much as this one, but you can, and you will. The time will come, and it won't be long after this one is born, that you won't be able to remember life without it, just like you can't remember life without Georgie.<br /><br />And she will be fine. Honestly, when you think about it, kids put up with us doing a lot to them. We bath them, change them, cart them here and there, and adding another sibling is just another ' thing' we do. 'Here is your Lunch...oh and here is your baby ....' I think they cope much better than we ever give them credit for, because they have learnt to trust us.<br /><br />A holiday will be great for you, and give you time to relax. Try not to feel guilty. You are a fabulous mumma, and will just get better at it! :)EssentiallyJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372695554793237026noreply@blogger.com