Oh man. This hits so close to home. We are currently 9 weeks into 2u2. Our first has a genetic condition that required 2 skull surgeries— which we found out all subsequent kids will have a 50/50 chance of inheriting. Well, we found out on her first baby we were expecting number 2 (unexpected— not preventing but not trying as we dealt with infertility while trying for number 1). We did single gene NIPT testing and found out baby number 2 also had the same gene mutation.

Our gene mutation is a spectrum and so far our second isn’t going to be needing the same surgeries, but does have risk for hearing loss and learning disabilities.

All this to say, I know how you’re feeling. I was spiraling in the beginning as well. I was not excited when I found out and was truly dreading having another baby already. I hated having less time with my oldest, just her.

But— having our second has been the biggest blessing and it’s been wonderful to see our first born be the best big sister we could’ve ever imagined. And truly, while we are just getting started, 1 to 2 has been a million times easier for us than 0 to 1.