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Just wondering if anyone else has had another baby and how you are coping and what your routines are? I feel like I am getting cabin fever. I have just finished breast feeding and have now introduced formula but I feel like I am just stuck indoors all the time as I dont drive and juggling with baby and toddler is hard. Still I know it will get easier, interested to see your comments to know I am not the only one. How people cope with twins I dont know... Thanks :-)
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Rachel - posted on 10/12/2010
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I have a 4year old, 22 month old and a 5 month old. It's early days with your new baby and you're still getting used to it. Once you get into a routine things will be easier. I have a double stroller so we can go for walks just to get out of the house when they are driving me crazy! Also try to get in touch with a mother's group or playgroup or something if you havn't already - It will give you an excuse to get out of the house, a well needed break and gives you some social time with mothers in a similar boat to you and gives your toddler a chance to play with other kids.
Kim - posted on 10/01/2010
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I have a 22 month old, an 8 month, a 4 yr old and a 10 yr old. There are days where it is more difficult than others, but once you establish a good routine it will get easier. I would normally get up feed the baby, get her dressed for the day and spend a few minutes alone with her. By then my 4 yr old would be up and my 1 yr old would be up. I'd dress them, feed them and get them situated. The best thing I did was try and get my 1 yr old and the baby to sleep at the same time. That gave me a little break from kids and a few minutes to myself to at least shower. Just keep reminding yourself that it does get easier. My husband is in the Navy and was deployed from when the baby was 3 1/2 months old til 6 1/2 months. He came home for a month and has been gone for a month already and won't be home anytime soon so it can be done. Good luck!
Amy - posted on 09/16/2010
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I also have a 22 month old, and a 7 week old (born July 29)! I stopped nursing when she was about 5 weeks old because I could not handle my toddler while I was stuck on the couch with the baby for an hour or more at a time... Formula has DEFINITELY made my life easier. I know how you feel about having cabin fever. My youngest doesn't like going for walks, and will only tolerate being outside for maybe 5 minutes at a time. So I take my toddler out when the baby is sleeping. It seems like I can only get things done when the baby is sleeping, as she only plays on the floor for a few minutes at a time. I guess the biggest thing is allowing my toddler to help with the baby as much as possible so she doesn't feel neglected and angry. It's really nice now though, because most days they at least take a nap at the same time, so I have about 2 hours or so that I can either get chores done or have some "me" time. Don't feel bad if you push laundry back a little longer so you can read a book or watch a show while the kids are sleeping! Actually, nap time is when I like to do some exercising. It invigorates me and puts me in a better mood for "round 2," when the kids get up. Sorry for the rambling! I didn't know there would be another mom on here with a 22 month old AND a 7 week old! Good luck! P.S.- My morning cup of coffee always makes the day start smoother. Add something for yourself to your daily routine.