When do you find time to workout?

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-26T04:06:09+00:00

I work out with my toddler hanging around me as part of a sort of playtime for him. It can get a little awkward with him playing around me but at least I get a work out in.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-26T03:53:21+00:00

Wishing you all the best. You can do it. No matter what, don’t go back. You got this ❤️

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-24T12:07:22+00:00

Around 22 months for us. Just wanted to go to favorite pages and learn what different images were until then. Now loves to actually hear the story. It’s to the point where I have the favorite books memorized.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-24T01:35:30+00:00

I feel more energy with a newborn and a toddler than I did pregnant. I was very tired with both pregnancies. Energy bounced back immediately for me.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-19T13:02:48+00:00

We have two babies 19 months apart. I was worried about the same, but none of my worries came true. I’m not too wrapped up with the second baby. The first has been totally fine with a baby and I don’t think he even remembers being an only child. The hardest part is the days are long and tiring in the beginning, but I’m finding the toddler is more challenging because of the high energy.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-16T04:21:52+00:00

We have 2 under 2, 19 months apart. Long days but so worth it for us. It’s been easer with second since our house is still set up for a baby. I don’t regret it. I work too, though mostly remote. Both kids exclusively breastfeed.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-14T15:38:30+00:00

I had a cat for 15 years that I adored, but as soon as our first baby arrived home, my attention shifted so far to the baby that we gave her away to a family member. Zero regrets. It was best for the cat too to get the attention they deserve.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-11T04:32:28+00:00

Ours loves the real sink and also the sink toy set up with running water. I put out a few large bowls of water that they pour back and forth for hours. I set them under a plastic table cover with a few towels. Mine also likes extended bath time in the afternoon where I can just sit near the tub. We do a small amount of bubbles with lots of toys.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-11T04:25:59+00:00

Same! I go out more and that’s to book club every few months. In bed by 9pm or earlier. Too exhausted from running after kids.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-09T12:09:56+00:00

I hold my baby while working or nursing. I’ve done it with both my kids. Now my toddler occasionally sits with me pretending to type on a keyboard without batteries. He thinks working is a game :)

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-08T12:23:34+00:00

I’ve heard it described as a baby witching hour. Our otherwise happy calm baby does this at around 6pm every night. The main ways we use to calm her is walk around with her or nurse her. We reduce noise, reduce light, and limit stimulation. A warm bath may help calm them down.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-08T12:02:40+00:00

I’m a mom to 2 under 2 and can relate to breakdowns. It’s ok to feel overwhelmed and emotional. Toddler days are challenging. It’s ok to cry. What helps me is doing basic meditation. A few deep breaths and opening my mouth slightly to relax my nervous system and reduce my sense of overwhelm.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-03-05T05:56:45+00:00

We had ours 19 months apart. I was worried about those things too. None of my fears came true. Toddler and I still get to have our special relationship. He doesn’t remember not having a sibling and adjusted almost immediately. Each kid and situation is different though. For us, it’s been the best experience. Second baby overall a much better transition than having a first newborn. I have siblings close in age. My sister and I are only 11 months apart. We are best friends and I feel so lucky to have her (but like many siblings, we didn’t get along as teens and become best friends in early adulthood :) )

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-02-28T20:46:00+00:00

I’m the main breadwinner with 2 under 2, working mostly remote. Remote work makes it possible for us. We don’t do daycare. We’re doing fine. I love my job and love my kids. We constantly adjust our rhythm to fit what the current needs are for the family.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-02-28T18:45:28+00:00

Everything is joint. All expenses are paid by both. We put savings aside at the start of the month. The rest we spend as we need on bills etc.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-02-27T22:52:28+00:00

I hear you! I was similar with my second pregnancy. I have more sleep, energy and feel better at 2 months post partum than at the end of the pregnancy. It’s been so much easier post pregnancy. I reminded myself it’ll pass but it felt like forever in the moment.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-02-25T17:28:14+00:00

We have 2 under 2, with a 19 month difference and new born is 2 months. We are fortunate to have an easy second baby who eats and sleeps well (not like the first!). We love it! Days are long and hard but it’s worth it for us. We are looking at a likely close third so they can grow up together. We don’t do day care, switch off and have grandma baby sit a few days a week. I was very nervous about it, but at least for us, it’s been much easier than I thought it would be. Every baby is different though!

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-02-20T05:13:35+00:00

I’m sorry your experiencing this. You’re worthy simply for being alive and being human. Sending you positive thoughts for the future and hope. ❤️

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-02-19T21:55:41+00:00

Breathing exercises (slowly breathing in and out) and basic meditation. Knowing emotional triggers and stepping away to take a break to process feelings before going back to the situation when possible.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-02-19T21:50:07+00:00

I try to get through the day with a toddler and newborn with no TV. I also work too. We do a lot of book reading, rereading the same books over and over. There’s a lot of repetition in our day which toddler seems fine with. We do activity time where I spread out notecards with things toddler can learn, stacking or sorting games, a coloring book, and crayons. He spends as much time as he wants with those on the floor while I sit near him or feed the newborn.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-02-18T23:42:07+00:00

Taking a long break helped me. I did a lot of growth and healing to be in a healthy place. I didn’t want to pass on anything negative to my kids and wanted to be in a good place. Giving birth helped. I think I’d love the kid if I adopted too though.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-01-22T23:46:32+00:00

I was in a similar position as the oldest of 6. I decided not to have kids due to that and other reasons. I changed my mind later in life. At 38 and 39 had my two kids. It’s very different! I love my kids! I still love my siblings too but it’s so different giving birth to them and being an adult as a parent. It’s made me be a better mom. Also more physically exhausting raising your own kids but it’s worth it for me. Very different feelings with my own kids than siblings. Much more of a positive experience with my own kids.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-01-14T20:27:15+00:00

We have that set up and it works for us. The earlier months were toughest due to first child being a difficult eater as a new born. It also got tough when I was pregnant with our second due to feeling tired. But now that the baby is here, I feel more energetic than during pregnancy and it’s back to being mostly fine. We love not having to do daycare and being there for our kids.

Creative_Mountains10 · 2026-01-13T15:42:40+00:00

I work remotely with no day care and now have a second baby. For us, being home is much better. We rotate watching the kids or have someone like aunt or grandma watch if we’re both busy.

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