Monday, September 19, 2011

Almost There

Baby McG #2 will be here in less than two days. Yikes!

Perhaps I felt this way the first time around, but my mind is so preoccupied with the c-section surgery that I haven't even processed the fact that a real, live baby will be coming out of me shortly. Not to mention we'll be taking that real, live baby home with us. Forever. Double yikes!

Gavin has had a good run as an only child. Nearly 3 1/2 years of Mama and Daddy's full attention and being adored on both sides of the family as the only grandson. He's taken up a very special place in all of our hearts, and, for me, it's hard to imagine what life will be like with two kids. Especially when I love this kid so much. But, I am counting on the advice of many: "Your love simply grows and you have more than enough for all."

Fellow Mamas--how exactly does this work? What is the adjustment period like? I'd love some feedback on what life is like with two.
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Kim said...

Laura- it is REALLY hard. I found myself loving the new baby but mourning the loss of time with number one. It is also hard because every child has some adjustment. Ava's was minor but came in the form of increase nightmares, taking extra stuffed animals to bed (we read that is a sign of insecurity) and being extra clinging. It didn't last long, but it was hard just to see my child insecure for the first time. There isn't much I'd recommend by way or preparation- just know it's hard and that you'll get through it. You may even have fleeting thoughts like, "we ruined our family" or "what were we thinking?". They are fleeting and before you know it that little one is walking and talking and the sibling bond you get to witness as it develops is beyond amazing. Praying for you! You have my number if you have days you need to vent or cry...it's normal if you do and normal if you don't;)

September 19, 2011 at 6:37 PM

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