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starryeyes
Baby number 2 is on its way!
Member since 9/06 2020 total posts
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Kristin
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pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
How do you do it. Im am almost 7mnths and i feel like a bad mom. Im exhausted constantly. I am trying sooooo hard. I signed us up for library programs, i signed him up for soccer. Im just too tired to even stand. Im terrified of 2
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anewday
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Dawn
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I dont know...Im only 11 weeks and I already feel terrible having no engery I cant imagine the 3rd trimester!
I guess its like everyone tell ya...ya just do it
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| Posted 10/5/11 8:10 AM |
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Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!
Member since 7/05 15652 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I don't have a 2 year old. I have a 6 year old and a newly 3 year old who I babysit for, Monday thru Friday, 6:20am - 5pm. So I understand your exhaustion! It is so crazy some days!
The best I can suggest is to nap when he naps, give yourself some "quiet time" each day where you maybe relax on the couch together and watch a movie, and ask for help! If there are other Moms that you know through library class/soccer, that can help you in any way, allow them to do it! Ask your DH for help and hold him to it!
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| Posted 10/5/11 8:35 AM |
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RandiG
Love my Boys!
Member since 7/09 4440 total posts
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Randi
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
DS is 20 months, but I am right there with you. I am 10 weeks and so tired! I feel like a horrible mom right now.
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| Posted 10/5/11 9:33 AM |
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munchkinbugs
My little loves!
Member since 1/06 8093 total posts
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Lisa
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
DD was 2 when I got pregnant with DS. It is exhausting. I took her to the library a lot. When it was nice, Holtsville.
I think what you're doing is great! Hang in there. 
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| Posted 10/5/11 10:19 AM |
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Ababy4me
LIF Infant
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I barely get by & I'm only 11 weeks...I can't imagine what it's going to be like later on. My job has been kicking my butt lately, I have insomnia & my dc has been getting up very early (at like 5:30 or 6am). Unfortunately there has been a lot of TV in my house lately, as well as a lot of shopping trips where I strap the kiddo into a stroller or a wagon so that there's no running around 
Message edited 10/5/2011 10:40:23 AM.
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| Posted 10/5/11 10:39 AM |
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AMF1115
Loves being Joey & Vinny's mom
Member since 1/09 3771 total posts
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Athina
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I'm right here with you ladies. DS is 21 months old with PDD and I'm 18 weeks pregnant. Some nights I go to bed right after him, at 7:30!
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| Posted 10/5/11 11:19 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
Member since 3/07 13921 total posts
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ETC I LOVE YOU
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
Posted by AMF1115
I'm right here with you ladies. DS is 21 months old with PDD and I'm 18 weeks pregnant. Some nights I go to bed right after him, at 7:30!
How are you feeling?? is everything okay?
Im also on number two my dd is almost 22 months and im 20 weeks pregnant. I am totally exhausted!!!!!!!!!! during the week it hard to do things with her cause me and my dh work but on the weekends we tend to stay out all day to make up for the lack of things to do during the week
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| Posted 10/5/11 11:24 AM |
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JennyPenny
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Member since 1/08 12702 total posts
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Jen
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
My DD is almost 26 months. She comes to work with me daily and doesn't nap. She also sleeps in our bed at night so I get crappy sleep every night.
Once I got past the first tri (i'm almost 15 weeks) the pure exhaustion disappeared. DD is pretty independent but i'm still in bed by 9 every night.
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| Posted 10/5/11 11:38 AM |
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maybeamommy
Blessed beyond belief
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
It's so hard! I feel like I have just no patience sometimes (which I HATE) and I go to bed like an hour after DS!
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| Posted 10/5/11 12:07 PM |
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
Member since 10/09 5911 total posts
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Dina
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
It's VERY hard. DS is 18 months old and I'm 23 weeks pregnant. I know I am not giving DS the same amount of attention I used to pre-pregnancy and I do feel guilty about it a lot. I am scared to think of how hard it will be taking care of a NB AND a 22 month old with no sleep 
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| Posted 10/5/11 12:12 PM |
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ali120206
2 Boys
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
It's very hard! DS is almost 22 months and I can't keep up with him. I'm feeling a little bit better this week - maybe the second trimester energy spurt is kicking in.
I have been losing my patience as well with him more often and I feel bad that I can't do as much as I could before I was pregnant.
I do enjoy my cuddle time though after work and bath when we watch tv in my bed before we both go to sleep.
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| Posted 10/5/11 12:19 PM |
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
Member since 8/07 12475 total posts
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Keri
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
DD is 18months and I'm 31 weeks.
I am EXHAUSTED, my back is killing me and I just want to lay in front of the TV all the time.
DD is with me all day, every day (she comes to work with me) and I feel so bad that I can't run around and play with her in the evenings.
hopefully, lots of snuggling makes up for it
I'm getting SOO nervous about having 2 of them  
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| Posted 10/5/11 12:23 PM |
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BigSmooch
LIF Adolescent
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I don't know how you guys do it. Seriously! I give you all a ton of credit.
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| Posted 10/5/11 12:38 PM |
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Atlast07
2 Girls and 1 Boy!
Member since 7/07 3504 total posts
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D
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
DS is 18 months and I am 36 weeks pregnant and I have been saying this the entire pregnancy! It's a nightmare and I have no clue how I am going to do two!!!!!
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| Posted 10/5/11 12:49 PM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
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L-Diddy EDD 11/11/11 :)
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I am 34.5 weeks and DS will be 2 next week and I feel like I'm going to die. I'm relying on DH a lot more to do things (bath and bedtime, more feedings with him). Other than that, that's about it...I feel terribly guilty, especially because when DD is born he'll not get any more time with me, but I've promised myself there will be times that I'll do things with just him.
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| Posted 10/5/11 1:23 PM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
Member since 12/05 13341 total posts
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J
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I have a 3.5 yr old and 23 month old - and I'm over 38 wks pregnant due anyday. 
I took maybe 2 naps this entire pregnancy and I was really sick the first 16-17 wks.
But you just do what you can b/c, well, what's the other option. Up until Friday I was commuting to Manhattan and working til 11PM b/c I was bringing the boys to nursery school first, then picking them up and bringing them to daycare and getitng to the office late (I wanted them to start the nursery program with their peers in September but wasn't ready for leave).
Hang in there, and remember it's OK to do what you have to do to get by!
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| Posted 10/5/11 1:34 PM |
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lynnd126
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
Posted by LaurenExp
I am 34.5 weeks and DS will be 2 next week and I feel like I'm going to die.
Yup. I am 34 weeks and ds is 20 months.
Mostly I feel guilty that we don't get out anymore. I used to take him to a lot of programs etc. but now we only get to an "activity" once a week during the weekdays and the rest of the week it's just gma's house or watching tv/ making huge messes. I try and make up for it by planning something he really enjoys when DH is home on the weekends.
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| Posted 10/5/11 1:39 PM |
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codybear
Our Family is Complete!
Member since 11/06 2064 total posts
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Christine
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
ugh, DD is almost 21 months and I have about 3 more weeks until DD#2. I'm so tired all the time!! My back hurts and I'm a mess by the time I get home from work at the end of the day. I tell myself that she won't remember these few weeks!
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| Posted 10/5/11 1:43 PM |
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Shelleybean11
Mommy of 2!
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
Posted by ali120206
I have been losing my patience as well with him more often and I feel bad that I can't do as much as I could before I was pregnant.
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This is how I feel as well. DS is 25 months and I am 22w pregnant. I'm having a very rough pregnancy but am trying my hardest not to let it impact DS. He is definitely watching more tv than he did before I got pregnant. Sometimes I just lie on the couch in the playroom and he bring all the toys over to me DS also goes to preschool now so that is a BIG help to me.
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| Posted 10/5/11 1:46 PM |
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randella
Love my little man
Member since 8/05 16290 total posts
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Randi
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I am better now than I was in the first trimester. Thank god for camp and school!
Luckily, Sasha likes to cuddle. 
I am very nervous for when the baby comes.
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| Posted 10/5/11 1:50 PM |
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Alli06
Baby #3 coming this June
Member since 8/05 6721 total posts
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A
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
It is hard. I have a 2.5 yr old. I had a really hard first trimester, I was so sick. Now I'm 17 weeks and able to function much better. The worst part for me is my work hours. I work overnights full-time. I have my MIL watch hi
During the day but it's still exhausting. Mondays I'm up from 630am with DS, I have a full day with him and housework then I have to work from 930pm till 730am. So I'm pretty much up 24 hours. I try to nap when DS naps, so that helps a little. Most days I'm like a zombie and loose my temper easily.
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| Posted 10/5/11 2:25 PM |
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Mimms
love my boys
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
It's not easy! My ds is 26 months and I'm almost 36 weeks. Some days are better than other's for me. Right now I'm just trying to enjoy every last minute of just the two of us
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| Posted 10/5/11 2:34 PM |
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Chai77
Brighter days ahead
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
I have absolutely no advice, but I am 7 weeks pg and I have a 2 year old (28 months old). I am so exhausted, I fall asleep on the couch constantly, I am so tired and moody all the time. My DS gave up napping entirely months ago, but if your DC naps, definitely try to sleep then. It's really hard on everyone. I hope we all hang in there!!
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| Posted 10/5/11 3:40 PM |
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may2be
LIF Zygote
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Re: pregnant mommies with 2 year olds...
OMG so glad I am not alone. I am 9 wks and my DD just turned 2. I work full time and I feel like I am so tired by the night. The weekends are a little better but still I feel bad b/c I don't have the energy to do alot. Hoping after 1st trimester it will get better. And I am nervous about having 2 for purposes of daycare (bringing them both there 3 days wk) and DH works SAT and Sun so I am by myself on the weekends during the day.
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