My younger two are 19mths apart, plus i had a then 4yr old. I found my newborn slept a lot during the first few weeks,esp in the day, yes, i was tired from the frequent night wakes, but i found when she did start being awake more in the days as she got older, i was kinda used to the two under two thing, and knew what to expect - KWIM?
I found the hardest part of the day (and still do....) is 5pm to 730pm - dinner, bath, bed......you have a plan, but with a newborn and a toddler, it doesnt always go that way. Your ironing may not get done for a few weeks, floors might look a site, and your carpets may desperately need a vacumn, but i found you just had to 'let go'. It will get done, it wont look this way forever, but baby and toddler need you more than your household chores.
great thread.. i am not there yet but hope to be soonish... and this certainly put a reality check on my excitement.... though i am still excited just now thinking thru all the practicalities..
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