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I think it's time to confess that I am officially COMPLETELY TERRIFIED about having this baby, and what life is going to be like after the first week in February.

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[Mrs. Who]

Honey. EVERYONE is terrified of that. I have a perfect two year old grandson and, for several reasons, that is the only child they will have. My daughter was talking the other day about going to the grocery with him and how HARD it was and I casually said "You know, when you were his age, I was carrying around a newborn as well." She stared at me, appalled. "My God, Mom. How did you do it?" And I said "I don't know. You just do." You just do. And you will too. You will be fine.

[Craig]

Don't worry. Just keep the receipt when he's born. I think you can exchange him for hospital credit within the first year.

[Amy Neto]

Why? You are a great mom and you provide so much comfort to the rest of us because you say it like it is! My first was 2 1/2 when #2 burst onto the scene. They are 3 and 5 1/2 now and I'm still alive! (so are they!)

[Liz in Australia]

I don't know how anybody does it with a toddler and a newborn either. I had a 7yo and a newborn and that was interesting enough. Now I have a 10yo, a nearly-3yo and a newborn. I get flashes of what it would be like whenever my 10yo isn't around, though! And I heartily recommend getting a good, two-shoulder baby carrier like a wrap, and wearing the newborn as often as you can so that the amount of time you spend with Riley isn't interrupted by constantly having to get up to the little one. I have a baby who wails miserably whenever he is put down for five minutes (literally). Right now he's asleep in the wrap, and I've been doing stuff in the garden with the toddler and then making her lunch, without a peep out of him.

Babywearing. That's how I do it, anyway ;-)

[Paula]

I feel ya girl. My 2nd one is due March 20th - my son will be 27 mo...

...the hell was I thinking! I try not to think about what it will be like.

[Michelle]

As always....thank you for writing what I am thinking. :)

[Pam]

You can do it. No problem. I have one 23 months and one 4 months - the first month was hard, but you get into a groove and learn how to do a lot with one hand!

[Dorie]

When I was pregnant with my second, I spent all my time worrying how in the hell I was going to manage two kids and spent almost zero time enjoying the pregnancy. Boy do I regret it. Don't worry - everything will be fine. You'll be surprised by how quickly you'll adjust. A year from now you'll wonder what all that fretting was for.

[Tammy]

it's going to be really stressful..and difficult and hard work..and totally wonderful and awesome and jaw dropping... with moments that will make your heart melt...
Ya know, kinda like when you had Riley. Don't tell me you weren't just a tad terrified then too.
It's scary. How can you possibly love two the same as you love this one! Well, that's some of the awesomeness. You can and will and it will totally blow you away.
You will be fine..and someday posting comments to a nervous Mom to be...about how hard and stressful and totally wonderful it will be.
:o)

[Tina]

I became pregnant again when my kids were 7 and 9 and holy crap it was so not planned. I have had it pretty darn easy the last few years. So needless to say I was scared out of my mind to be starting over. But today I can sit here and say (as their all in bed sleeping) I'm the proud momma of three wonderful children. Just enjoy the good days and learn from the bad

[Leslie]

You need to rent *Waitress* and spend some time developing pies. The Scared I'll Never Have a Second to Myself Again pie: blueberries and sour cream. The Rug Rats Are Deafening Me pie: Granny Smith apples and nutmeg with a cheddar-kissed crust. Try it! Then once your blood pressure is back down, go have some *real* pie.

[Leah]

Boy, do I hear you-I'm due in 3 plus weeks and haven't the faintest idea how I'm going to pull this off w/ our 2 1/2 yo daughter. This while my husband seems to have gone into full mid life crisis-interesting timing, yes... The 1st time around, a friend told us 'you sink or swim and almost everyone swims...' and that has been my mantra ever since. I'm sure it'll have serious ups n' downs but will ultimately be a good thing... I can't imagine what my life would be like w/o my siblings so think it important for our kids, too...

[Cara]

Payton was only 18 months old when Tori was born (can you believe we actually PLANNED it that way? Insane!) I spent a lot of time thinking about how I was going to handle day to day tasks such as going to the store with both of them. I got the hang of it within the first two weeks. But every month presents a new set of challenges. This month it's what to do with Tori (now 9 mos) when I'm trying to get Payton to go to sleep in his big boy bed (as opposed to the crib that he couldn't get out of).

You will do just fine. You just have to find what works for you and you'll be surprised how easy that is.

[Amy]

Don't forget that support is available to you whenever you need it. You have an awesome husband, doting grandparents, and hiring an hand here and there, especially at first, is totally an option.

[robin]

I wake up in the middle of the night with the same thoughts. They literally keep me up....and during the 1st trimester, that's saying a lot. It's absolutely terrifying -and I've got a ways to go still, so I'm sure the fear will multiply when I get as close as you are.

I wish I had some assvice to give you, but I don't. Just know I have confidence in your abilities to cope and get through it, no matter how hard it is.

[Brooke]

I don't have any assvice either, but I'll agree with other posters, you just do it. It's like you're a raving freakout-a-saurus; I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Katie]

You can do it! E was almost 18 months when O was born, and although I won't say it's been easy, it's been tons of fun and very memorable. I truly wouldn't have it any other way! The boys are becoming good buddies and I'm adjusting to having a toddler and a walking 11 month old right now. The enjoyment of having two children way overshadows the hard times of dealing with cleaning and the other things two kids bring to the table! You'll love it!

[Bethiclaus]

Me TOO! Except January, for me. I cried last night when I tried to figure out how to take both kids upstairs and get them to bed.

[jamie]

I feel the exact same way, only I get to fret about it until June. My son is the same age as Riley. Good luck!

[Cara M.]

It will be frustrating and exhausting and wonderful and crazy and amazing. We're still trying to figure out things like grocery shopping and anything that requires preperation with a 2 year old and a 3 month old (going to church oddly resembles that scene in "The Omen"). And inevitably, they will either both have messy diapers at the same time or Riley will decide to rearrange the living room while you try to feed the baby. But with a supportive, helpful husband, you guys will make it thru and eventually the tough parts will pale in comparisson to the wonderful moments.

[Swistle]

Oh, don't be scared! (Yes, that's right, I just told you what to do with your emotions.) It CAN be really hard at first, but it's also really great. The baby is SO ADORABLE, and so tiny with the little birdie limbs, and it is such a surprise to see if he will look like Riley or not. And then the presents come in, and maybe some casseroles if you are lucky, and this time you know what to expect with the nights and so forth and so they will not be so hard.

You will have your moments, but it will also be GREAT. Cute little baby! With that cute little newborn cry! And this time you know better what you're doing! And just imagine how fun it will be to take photos of Riley with the new baby. It is exponentially cute.

Oh, also! If you kept Riley's clothes, it is SO FUN to see the new baby wearing the same clothes.

And in the beginning, babies often sleep a lot.

Plus you won't be pregnant anymore! If nothing else, there is that.

[jenn]

Yeah, what Swistle said! You will be just fine. A year ago I was freaking about the exact things you are... but also I felt sorry for the new baby because I didn't know how I could possibly love him as much as his older brother. But it's true what everyone says, your heart just grows. It's amazing. It's exponentially harder (not twice as hard... more like quadruple hard.) But also exponentially cute and fun.

[honeybecke]

many people gave me this sage wisdom when i was expecting my second: sometimes the baby will just have to cry. a two year old has a way of needing attention NOW. i came to peace with this early on cause it's true. the crying won't last long, because as soon as whatever the toddler "emergency" was is over then it's off to tend to the baby. sometimes i discuss with my two year old that baby is crying, should we go see what he needs? and that helps. it's a fun, nutty world with two!

[Tuselycle]

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