Hey sisters!
I've recently found out that I'm expecting baby #2! I'm feeling nervous, here's a bit of background.
My first beautiful child was born when I was just 18. I wasn't in a good head space. I was young, scared and was stuck in an emotionally abusive/exhausting relationship.
I feel like my first pregnancy/birth/newborn experience was riddled with nervousness and tears.
Fast forward 7 years and I'm now in a healthy, loving relationship with a man that adores both myself, and my child from previous relationship.
I find myself nervous - I just feel like I've forgotten everything about pregnancy and having a newborn.
I guess I'm just after any advice you have? Any parenting books/websites you found really helpful?
I'm wanting to make sure I'm prepared this time and giving both of my children the very best.
Thanks x
2 Replies
How exciting.
First of all, relax.
Take each day as it comes.
How wonderful that you have a large age gap. You'll be able to spend most your time looking after Bub and not having to fend off a toddler!
I wouldn't worry too much about books, as they tend to give unrealistic expectations.
Look up Dunsten baby language. That can help decipher bubs cries.
Do what you feel is best for your family. Be it formula feeding over breast.
Co sleeping over Bub in their own room.
You will be tired.
Your baby will want to be on you 24/7! It's normal.
(Look up "4th trimester".)
Good luck.
I forgot too. Stress and exhaustion and misery meant i didnt remember a lot. But the different circumstances meant that the second was a breeze on the first. Youve done it the absolute hardest, with a weight of extra stress and pressure and emotions stacked on, trust in yourself, you can do this :)