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| Name: missmara | Date: Feb 25th, 2007 3:00 AM |
| Well Brooke - I don't have any advice because I'm in the exact same situation!! But I freaked out about this today - I had visions of Sophie blowing out her diaper and me trying to nurse Zoe and not being able to take care of Sophie's needs. I just told myself to not worry about it until the day comes, and somehow I'll figure it out just like everything else! ↑ |
| Name: Melissa | Date: Feb 25th, 2007 11:00 AM |
| there are many things you can do. i only have one child but have friends that have them close in age and still have had a good breastfeeding relationship. you can have your older child on your lap reading a book to her while nursing. you can get out special toys that are only for that time, so that they won't be bored with them as easily. if you have a pack and play you could put them in there with books and toys. i know i don't know from direct experince but you'll get the hang of it. try not to worry. ↑ |
| Name: bmes | Date: Feb 25th, 2007 11:09 AM |
| Thanks guys!! :-) I know at the beginning when I found out I was pregnant, I was like, oh yeah no problem....but she was like a little bump on a log then....now she's more mobile....ALOT more mobile and I'm thinking, OMG what am I going to do??? Just remembering with Anika and how much time I spent sitting on that couch breastfeeding and laying down to breastfeed so I could dose off cause I was so tired!! Won't be able to do that anymore!! lol....missmara, you're right, I guess we'll have to deal with it when the time comes!! ↑ |
| Name: mamaheavener | Date: Feb 25th, 2007 1:30 PM |
| My second and third babies are 11 months apart and then I have a 4 year old. SO there's 5, 15 months and 31/2 months....crazy I know...anyways...I survived it and still am I guess. The difference is that I had the older one to kind of detour the other while I was feeding the new one. The book thing worked as long as the other doesn't "attack" the baby so to speak while nursing...she loves her bubba and always wants to be hugging which in turn ends up laying on him especailly if I'm not in the room for 2 seconds. Really the best advice I can give you is not to worry about it until it comes and when it does (the juggling)breathe deeply and ask for help. Even if it's a neighbor entertaining her for the time until you can get a hand on things or whatever the case might be. Gates are great...try nursing in a bedroom (comfy chair or bed of course) with toys and a gate at the door . After one baby you just have to take things as they come. I can say this...at least you weren't spoiled with jsut one and it won't be such an adjustment since the second is coming so soon after ya know. That was a big one for us. Our first was 31/2 when the second came. It will deffiently be easier for you guys in that since. Good luck and if you need any other advice don't hesitate to ask. ↑ |
