The transition from one to two kids was one of the most challenging experiences I’ve dealt with. I completely connect to that ‘barely surviving’ feeling. You’re wise to appreciate those small lovely moments and let go of so much expectation.
It definitely feels nonstop most days. But yes- trying to remember that these days when they are so young will go by fast. I cannot believe my oldest is already almost 3! I feel like we were just bringing home our first and feeling so uncertain about what to do with a new baby
Newbornhood is soooo hard. The first year of life is all about survival (there was no "thriving" for me at all.) And yet.. transitioning from 1 to 2 kids is even 10x harder. Totally in the trenches, juggling the 24/7 needs of a newborn while also trying to play, attend, help, assist, teach, cook, clean, provide for your toddler is so so so difficult (especially if you are only getting 3 hours of sleep, which was me for at least 6 months). All this to say that it's so so hard and you're doing your best. All the work you pour into your book posts is really special and we value that for sure. At the same time, if you can't post as often to IG or to substack, that's ok too. Caring for your littles and caring for YOU is of the utmost important in this season of life.
The transition from one to two kids was one of the most challenging experiences I’ve dealt with. I completely connect to that ‘barely surviving’ feeling. You’re wise to appreciate those small lovely moments and let go of so much expectation.
It definitely feels nonstop most days. But yes- trying to remember that these days when they are so young will go by fast. I cannot believe my oldest is already almost 3! I feel like we were just bringing home our first and feeling so uncertain about what to do with a new baby
Newbornhood is soooo hard. The first year of life is all about survival (there was no "thriving" for me at all.) And yet.. transitioning from 1 to 2 kids is even 10x harder. Totally in the trenches, juggling the 24/7 needs of a newborn while also trying to play, attend, help, assist, teach, cook, clean, provide for your toddler is so so so difficult (especially if you are only getting 3 hours of sleep, which was me for at least 6 months). All this to say that it's so so hard and you're doing your best. All the work you pour into your book posts is really special and we value that for sure. At the same time, if you can't post as often to IG or to substack, that's ok too. Caring for your littles and caring for YOU is of the utmost important in this season of life.