Comments on: Easier the second time

By: Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:24:11 +0000

I think the second one has been easier… Although disciplining the first has gotten harder, and I’m much less patient with him.

By: Nicole Wetzel

Nicole Wetzel — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:32:28 +0000

Naomi was just 17 months old when Gwenna was born…I think that she was shell shocked because she seems much more jealous now and Gwenna is 9 months. I feel sometimes that the 17 month gap is much harder than the one minute gap ( with my 11 year old twins )ever was. Probably an age thing for me.

But things do get easier with each baby ( I think). For me it was/ is a confidence thing. There are so many things that I can just let roll off my back now…that I could not do with my boys…they (all 3) also are a huge help with the girls. However, I don’t think I will ever finish my laundry…

God is really challenging me to be content during this phase…my temptation is just to push through but it goes fast…Enjoy your little ones! Be still hiding dust bunnies.

By: katrina

katrina — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:21:22 +0000

We think it is easier the second time too. But why is my newborn sleeping through the night (or only waking up 1 time) and our toddler is getting up several times? How is Lucy doing? Maddy did great the first few weeks and then some of the jealous issues have come up. Mostly wanting more of me and less of dad. But not huge issues. I hope Lucy is doing just as well as Maddy is.
And how is your house? Ours is trashed….I think this is the hardest part of having two (but I went back to work when Lydia was 1 week and haven’t been home for a full day yet, so this could be the issue).
Are you doing cloth diapers with Roz? We haven’t started yet with Lydia, but we only have Med size so we will when her butt grows. I should probably locate the daipers soon though!

By: Grandpa

Grandpa — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:13:00 +0000

I liked Bekah’s remark most of all, but what did she mean about ‘…and a big one’ ? Hey, guys, we need to stick together on this!

By: young c-m

young c-m — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:58:07 +0000

Glad to hear that things are going smoothly so far. Loved the pic comparisons – very nice! =) .

By: Tysa

Tysa — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:47:00 +0000

As my aunt and mom like to remind me, when it gets rough just tell yourself “This too shall pass.” When we remember that it’s not permanent and God is in control, it becomes easier. I pray you do have an easier time. I know I did with Mo. He really is very different from Kaia, but he has still had his cranky difficult moments (hey don’t we all?)

She is a beauty, just like her big sis!

By: Rebekah Deitrich

Rebekah Deitrich — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:59:13 +0000

Ann,

My husband Toby prefers the box mix brownies any day over my homemade version. Good for you!

This post gives me great hope for my future with two tiny ones (well, and a big one). I’m glad things seem to be going so well for you. God really does look out for us. Your little peanut is sooo cute!

Bekah Deitrich