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Same as @Laurie! Second time round I’m so exhausted from toddler life, I’m taking all the contact naps & tv I can get 😆 Definitely didn’t ‘enjoy’ this beginning part enough with my first. That said I’m also the type that needs to get out and see people to not go insane so we’ve signed up to basically one baby class every day of the week to have something to do.
Absolute hats off to you for doing this with a toddler as well! I decided a while ago I wasn’t planning to have any more children so maybe I should be enjoying it more but honestly I just feel sad at how much my life has changed and feel just fed up doing very little (and a lot!) all at the same time x
Having a newborn is really boring. Sweet and adorable but boring. But also a second time mum, and definitely enjoying the tv time and snuggles as a break from my toddler tornado. I think second time around it’s a bit easier to deal with as you’ve already ‘mourned’ the loss of your pre-kids life with number one.
I should say, it gets much more fun when they become toddlers (but exhausting!!). Call me crazy but I love the toddler stage.
Yeah a lot of the days blend into one. I've been trying to do something a bit more constructive by catching up on reading, difficult when you don't know if you've got 15 minutes or 2 hours until he fusses again!
Don’t feel awful at all! I’m a first time mum to a 6 week old and I 100% agree. It’s hard to get the simplest jobs done and I end up spending a lot of time sitting around. Once dad comes home from work I can’t wait to hand her over to wizz round the house and get bits done which sounds bad! I recently got a baby carrier so now strap her to me to try get more jobs done in the day. It’s really important to try and go for a walk a day to get fresh air but only if you’re able to after recovery! Take care of yourself though, make sure you also have your time it isn’t selfish too!✨
Absolutely bored out of my mind. Was at least enjoying my books but can't even do that much now as she's having a major crying phase so most of the time I'm either trying to settle her to sleep, or walking around with her in my arms to keep her asleep. So grateful to have her and adore her, but yes, utterly bored! 🖤
I’m a second time mum with a 2 week old and an almost 2 year old. I definitely found it boring and monotonous the first time round. This time, any time I’m able to sit at home in front of the TV just feeding and cuddling I’m really embracing. With my first I was taking him to baby classes at 2 weeks old just for something to do!