When is the right time to have a second baby? The million pound question with no right or wrong answer.
My husband is an only child and we always knew we wanted at least two children. There’s a 3.5 year age gap between me and my sister which meant we hated each other when we were growing up but have been best friends since we both left home.
We decided to try for another baby in January and I’m pleased to day it didn’t take long. I missed a period and bought a Boots Value Pregnancy test (I’m a SAHM with no money!) and saw the blue line. I left my positive pregnancy test in the bathroom so my husband could see it when he returned from a night out. Unfortunately he was a little drunk and didn’t see it but when I pointed it out he was pleased. We decided to keep the news to ourselves until the scan although I quickly bloomed so it’s been hard to physically hide it.
So far this pregnancy has felt very different to my first one. The early pregnancy signs were completely different so I actually missed them until I was 4 weeks pregnant! My abdomen seemed to change shape and harden quicker than last time too.
I’m finding it is hard being pregnant and looking after a toddler and I’m spending a lot of time worrying how I’ll cope when I have two. Fortunately my morning sickness has subsided at last, I found an mp3 from Tums 2 Mums called Managing Morning Sickness really helpful.
I’m going to see if I can keep a better record of my pregnancy than I did last time so check back for updates!
Congratulations!! :o)
Congratulations! A 2nd baby will bring even more love and joy to your family, it is tough coping with a pregnancy whilst bringing up another child but well worth it. As I knew we would only be having 2 children (older mum!), my 2nd pregnancy was so bittersweet! I savoured every little kick knowing I wouldn’t experience it again, I’m now a very happy mum of 2, age 8 & 13, hardly babies! Enjoy x
Congratulations – I hadn’t realised you were pg. There’s 3 years almost exactly between my boys and so far it’s been working pretty well – they’re good friends and have some shared interests (Ninjago lego mainly). Mind you my eldest is a patient boy and the little one has a forceful personality so maybe that helps!
Thanks for joining my blog hop. Now following your blog too. I can’t wait for number twos arrival, I feel like our little family will be complete. Look forward to sharing lots of tips xx