{"id":9662,"date":"2020-02-09T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-09T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mops.org\/?p=9662"},"modified":"2024-03-09T16:27:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T16:27:05","slug":"tips-for-bringing-baby-2-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themom.co\/fr\/tips-for-bringing-baby-2-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Bringing Baby #2 Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

The transition from being responsible for ourselves to having the honorable duty to care for a little human is overwhelming. NO, it\u2019s earth-shattering in an amazing and terrifying way. Now, let\u2019s insert child #2. Why in the world did I think one child was hard? Two humans?! This is nuts. <\/em>Here are some helpful tips and reminders to help you prepare for #2:<\/p>\n

Be available for first introduction.<\/strong> Don\u2019t hold the new baby when child #1 is entering the hospital room for the first time to meet her new sibling. Have grandma (or a nurse) hold the baby, so your arms are free and ready to give your firstborn a BIG hug. Check out this great resource for things to do before baby #2 arrives<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t sweat the small stuff. <\/strong>Adding a second child to the mix is a huge transition. Be OK with the fact that the house is going to be messy, your older child\u2019s routine is going to be off, and you\u2019re going to feel anything but human for a while. The best thing you can do is be patient and understand that it\u2019s normal and part of the journey. Here are some fun survival items<\/a> that can help.<\/p>\n

Ask for help. <\/strong>Nope, you\u2019re not a hero if you don\u2019t ask for help or don\u2019t take it. You know the phrase, \u201cIt takes a village.\u201d Soak it in and accept its truth. If you don\u2019t have the means to hire help or have family around, lean on your MOPS sisters. That\u2019s what mom community is all about.<\/p>\n

Give your older child a job. <\/strong>It\u2019s critical to let him feel like he is a part of this exciting new transition. Help him feel important<\/a> by giving him an age-appropriate job. You\u2019d be surprised at how proud he\u2019d be for throwing away a diaper!<\/p>\n

Take breaks. <\/strong>Being a mother of two is absolutely doable. Remember to give yourself grace. You are going to be exhausted because you just had a baby! But, you can take charge over the things you can control. Make sure you are eating and drinking lots of water. Rest when you can. Use the TV when you need to and DON\u2019T feel guilty about it. It\u2019s just a season, it\u2019s not forever.<\/p>\n

Sweet Mama, if you remember anything, remember YOU are a good mom!<\/p>\n

Oh, and remember, we have to be able to laugh at this parenting gig sometimes! Check out this video<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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