I had 2 under 2 when Dd#3 was born last Sept. There is 19 months b/w them. I also had a 4 yr old.

The other tips are great the girls have given. I too resorted to the dvd player - i still do when im preparing dinner, and when im putting #2 or #3 down for a nap - im almost guaranteed 20 mins of 'peace'......

My suggestion is make sure you all eat LOL. I found the first few weeks tough, it would get to 2pm and id realised i hadnt eaten anything since my toast at 8am, neither had my toddler........ When buttering toast in the morning, pull out some bread, wack some vegemite on, throw it in the fridge - there, there is lunch done for you and your toddler. Throw some apricots, sultanas, dried biccies, whatever they like to snack on too in a containter. That way, when you have to feed your newborn, grab the container and your toddler may have a snack with you. Theres nothing worse than being into a full feeding session when your little one wants a drink, something to nibble.........ad wants in NOW.

Good luck, and like Lucy said, we've all surivived it, you will too.....