I found it quite a bit harder second time if you're talking physical symptoms. I got bigger faster (with ds I had a flat tummy until almost 7 months, people didn't believe I was that pregnant, but with dd I was like an elephant from 4 or 5 months). I got way more morning sickness (and afternoon and evening sickness lol). I got very little rest, which was a bit unexpected - first pregnancy I worked full time until 2 1/2 weeks before due date, but that was a doddle compared to having a full on toddler who didn't sleep well. Also seemed to have more annoying little aches and pains.

On the plus side, it was easier mentally, knowing roughly what to expect and knowing what labour, birth and having a newborn was going to be like. It's just that much less of a shock than the first time.

So overall, I'd say it was easier to cope with, if anything.