When I was pregnant with Truman, new babies made me nervouser than anything. I listened to them cry during Sacrament Meeting and looked forward to that new phase of life about as much as I would an oncoming freight train - which is exactly what I felt was bearing down on me, by the way. I felt totally unprepared and inadequate.
Well, turns out I was a bit of a train wreck after the boy arrived, and I won't bore you with details of the dreading and fretting I did for the first year (and beyond) of his life.
Thankfully, looking forward to baby number two has a completely different feel: I cradled a three-day-old baby last week and positively craved holding my own. I've been lovingly sorting, washing and folding teeny sleepers and socks for a week now. I scoured Target to find Baby Noname a Halloween outfit (here's hoping he'll arrive before then to wear it!). I just can't wait to meet him.
Of course, I'm still worried about how I'm going to divide my time between two children, how Truman will handle the intrusion of a little brother, and how I'm going to survive on even less sleep than I do now, but the gripping fear is gone. I figure I've been at this mothering thing for a couple of years now, and so far, so good. Bring it on, baby boy.
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yay congrats. It's nice to feel you can enjoy it. I'm nervous about this first time around because of my work situation. I don't know how I'm going to be able to take care of her and work full time at the same time and avoid having to do daycare. It's going to be an interesting next year.
Experience is a great teacher. You'll do great with number 2.
Oh, Brittany, you are so cute. I've been wondering myself though: how in the world am I ever going to handle sacrament meeting with TWO children?!
I bet your boys are the best of friends,... when your new one has gotten a little older!
That is one of the great things about parenting little ones...the learning curve is so fast! I remember being afraid when I would feed or hold Brianne for the first few weeks...I just knew I was doing everything wrong.
The second kid thing. It is a bit of a tough negotiation at first--but you will all find your balance.
I am so happy for you guys!
Number two isn't so bad, three was the hard one. I thought that when I made it through three I could probably handle anything...never thinking it would be nine!!!
This was so sweet. I can't wait to hold Little Guy. You won't be able to get rid of me.
I bet you'll be suprised at how much fun the second is--now that you are more experienced.
Brent and Lindsay's pediatrician told them the first kid is like the first pancake...it never turns out! So here's to the second try (and it being easier than the first!)
COngrats. I am so happy for you and Matt.
I agree. Number two is lots easier.
Noname...is that Polynesian?
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