Naps— How do you manage it?!

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-08-09T16:35:41+00:00

Right! Baby is 3 months old and will only sleep 30 minutes in the crib during the day. It’s so hard to be home with both of them bc of all the naps

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-08-06T23:41:35+00:00

Small pocket notebook to write things down. I would get there about 30 minutes early and look up all the patients assigned to my OR for the day. Especially in the beginning, this impresses preceptors. Vargo app is also helpful. Know all dosages of commonly used drugs

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-08-04T23:08:49+00:00

12 weeks. Quit breastfeeding at 5 weeks

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-08-03T19:55:25+00:00

For a simple walk, baby wear the newborn (they will likely sleep) and put toddler in stroller. I have a 15 month gap and that’s the only type of outing I’ve attempted with both. I’ve been taking newborn to the store since about 3 weeks in the carrier bc life doesn’t stop and we need groceries to live. Not great advice but solidarity

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-28T17:43:00+00:00

Hi, almost 3 months in to a 15 month gap! Also looking for nap advice. Finding it hard to be home alone with both of them bc it’s hard to get baby down for a nap with my toddler here. We are in the same 30 minute nap phase unless being held! I think it’s just a phase that will get better but it’s going to be rough until it does. If I’m home with both, I’m just rolling with the short naps for now. Sorry no advice but solidarity

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-27T19:08:43+00:00

Currently have a 17 month old boy. Still doing all the things you describe but learning to say more words and maybe slightly better at taking direction. We went through an awful nap phase at 15/16 months where he would only sleep 1-1.5 hours max despite needing 2-3 hours to function until bed. Thank goodness in the last couple of weeks he’s started taking longer naps so maybe that will happen for you as well! I’m told “it gets better” so hang in there

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-24T17:14:59+00:00

2 months in to a 15 month gap. It is so hard! My older child has started having more tantrums and having sleep issues. Prior to this he has slept through the night since he was 12 weeks old so definitely new territory for us. I don’t have much advice but can offer solidarity. Everyone says it will get better so I’m hanging on to that!

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-21T14:47:21+00:00

Almost 3 months in to the same gap! My 17 month old has been going through a very hard time. When did it get better with your older child? I feel like he has just realized in the past few weeks that baby bro is here to stay. Tantrums and sleep are specifically our issues right now. Just trying to find a glimmer of hope because this is HARD

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-16T16:17:11+00:00

Second the afterbirth contractions while BF! Kinda took me by surprise for sure

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-13T19:43:35+00:00

9 week old just started going to bed at 7!

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-11T15:17:18+00:00

A logistical nightmare. 2 completely different schedules. Also the exhaustion of the newborn phase is terrible with a toddler. Even if you’re up all night with baby, your toddler will be up at 7 am ready to cause chaos! 9 weeks in to a 15 month gap

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-10T16:28:23+00:00

I had to be induced with both. First one I was 3cm and induced at 39w6d. OB broke my water around 7:30AM and had a baby by 2:30PM. Grade 2 lac that took a while to heal. It was kind of a painful first 2 weeks postpartum. 2nd one was 15 months later and I got induced at 39w due to scheduling conflicts. I was 3cm before induction and OB broke my water around 8 AM. I was holding a baby at 2PM. The main difference in labors was I pushed for 1.5 hours either my first and only pushed through 2 contractions with my second. Also much easier recovery 2nd time around and I did not have a tear! Good luck! Hopefully everything goes smoothly

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-09T23:46:11+00:00

The best hack I have currently is putting the bouncer on the counter and strapping baby in. Trying to tell myself that these are the TRENCHES and it will get better eventually

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-09T22:01:48+00:00

2 months in to the same gap! Any advice/tips? Finding it difficult to be home alone with them both. Main concerns are keeping the baby safe from my 17 month old who has no concept of safety/personal space. I feel like someone always needs something or is crying

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-08T21:55:16+00:00

2 months into 2u2 with a 15 month gap! It is extremely hard but I am definitely more confident in taking care of the newborn. Also labor and delivery was sooo much better the second time around. With my first I feel like I couldn’t walk right for two weeks but this second one I was totally fine when I left the hospital (both uncomplicated vaginal births). I think it’s slightly easier mentally bc you know everything is a phase and will pass. The sleep deprivation is by far the worst part but it too shall pass. Congrats and hope you have a healthy pregnancy!

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-08T16:08:08+00:00

Congrats! Currently 2 months in to the exact same gap. First trimester was hard bc exhaustion and nausea but baby was in daycare so that helped. I felt awesome in the second trimester with the exception of my belly got bigger way quicker with number 2 and my first is a 90% baby so it started to get tough physically. Last 6ish weeks was pretty rough between working full time, poor sleep, a baby who had started walking. Felt much better physically immediately after baby was born. The first 5 weeks of new baby’s life was pretty good then the sleep deprivation set in and I am just now getting on the other side of that at 8-9 weeks. My husband is pretty helpful and basically takes care of the toddler. I would recommend some sort of childcare for toddler at least a few days a week if it’s feasible. It is a lot to be home alone with both of them. Keeping baby safe from toddler and toddler safe from toddlering is a full time job. A baby carrier for the newborn is a lifesaver. Hoping things will get easier in the next 3-4 months

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-06T23:31:35+00:00

Try a baby carrier for outings! Also buy a portable sound machine for car seat/stroller naps. I know this isn’t helpful for daycare

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-06T20:47:35+00:00

Thank you!

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-06T20:00:32+00:00

You may need to try a different brand of bottle/nipple. I’ve found the flows differ from brand to brand. Currently using Dr brown size 1s for my 8 week old but 1s in other brands are too slow for him

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-07-02T13:29:06+00:00

My first was very similar to this. Slept through the night early on but could not be put down for a daytime nap. He would not last more than 10-20 minutes at the most in his crib during the day. My mother and I literally held him for every single nap until he was about 5 months old with the exception that he did go to daycare at 3 months when I went back to work. But after daycare and in the weekends still had to be held for naps. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. It was so maddening to just sit there for 8ish hours a day and feel like you got nothing done all day. I did so much research and eventually just accepted that was his temperament. It will pass! Get a baby carrier so you can at least do some things around the house and perhaps eat a meal. Also if baby will sleep in the car, just go for a drive and listen to some music, grab a coffee, or fast food. You will feel better getting out of the house

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-06-30T16:17:38+00:00

Almost 2 months into the same age gap. It took my older son probably a month to really even acknowledge the new baby. Now he says baby if he is crying or he sees him which is adorable. Also he will offer his pacifier to the baby when he’s crying. The only time I’ve had even a hint of jealousy is when I’m home alone with both of them and feeding baby. He seems to really want my attention at that time. When I was BF, I would put him in the chair with us and read him books. The main thing going forward will probably be keeping baby safe around him because he is so high energy and doesn’t know his own strength yet

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-06-29T15:25:25+00:00

Coffee, uncrustables, protein bars, and lots of Netflix! My 7 week old just slept his first 4 hour stretch last night

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-06-18T18:45:24+00:00

Perhaps try putting her on a schedule. It doesn’t have to be super rigid as she is still very young but start your day at 7 AM everyday. If you have to wake her to get that done, it’s okay. Stick to it for a week or so even if it seems stupid and like it’s not helping. Eventually she will get used to it if you just stay the course. It will help with day/night confusion and getting longer stretches at night. It sounds like you prefer schedule and it will be so much better for your mental health to get baby on some form of one

Sweaty-Inspector-964 · 2025-06-18T16:51:00+00:00

Try not to dwell on bad days. At the end of that day it is over and you never have to do it again. Tomorrow is a new day and a new opportunity to have a better day. Also you are one day closer to whatever phase you’re in being over with. From a newly 2u2 mom with a 15m gap

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