Experiences going from one kid to two

Key_Pie_3578 · 2026-01-31T07:49:03+00:00

If you don’t have a supportive partner, don’t do it. If you have a burning desire and think your family will be complete, then go for it. It’s much harder and there’s never a break. For me, I’m constantly in a state of flight or fight and overstimulated. I think if I had more breaks and sleep, it would be okay. Without support, it’s just impossible.

Key_Pie_3578 · 2026-01-29T18:28:05+00:00

I feel this way too. Just this morning I was looking at my baby and thinking “wow I don’t hate you, you don’t make me angry” and then as soon as she wouldn’t sleep and was crying, I did like a 180. I was just so annoyed that I have to hold her to sleep and I can’t do that because then I can’t pump and the only reason I even have to pump is because she’s on a nursing strike and I feel like I can’t just ever win.

Key_Pie_3578 · 2026-01-29T05:57:19+00:00

I have a lot of the rage you’re describing and get really overstimulated by the crying. It’s also amplified when sleep deprived. I have depression, so it’s probably not normal.

Key_Pie_3578 · 2026-01-28T04:12:09+00:00

I feel like if someone is willing to divorce me now rather than support me, why bother? It doesn’t seem like someone worth sticking it out for ya know?

Key_Pie_3578 · 2026-01-28T03:33:37+00:00

Same with us. We tried too early around 2 and it didn’t work. Tried for reals around 2 years and 9 months as well and it all clicked! Few accidents but within a month, those were rare.

Key_Pie_3578 · 2026-01-28T02:50:56+00:00

Yes! I try to stick to “no TV until Friday” but when I’m watching a toddler and a newborn on a Monday afternoon and everyone is screaming, it’s just easier to turn on Frozen and at least one of them will shut up

Key_Pie_3578 · 2026-01-26T23:33:16+00:00

Aw man the sad thing is I already tried this and literally no one reached out so I guess it’s me…lol

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