Comments on: Raising a Toddler While Pregnant: How to Survive the Chaos

By: Tonia Torres

Tonia Torres — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 07:26:39 +0000

I am pregnant with my 2nd baby. And i have a 2 years old baby boy at home. Most of the time my boy trying to go out for play. I am so tried around this. Is there any solution for get him at home?

By: Alegnaclg

Alegnaclg — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:56:15 +0000

In reply to Mommy on Demand. I’m kinda of in the same ordeal. Mines is 20 months and I’m currently 24 weeks and working full time. It’s a lot of work but hanging in there reminding myself I’m not the only one that’s done it and that I’m almost there ??

By: Erin Monroe

Erin Monroe — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:36:17 +0000

I currently have a 21 month old and am 33 weeks pregnant. Everyday is HARD. If you are underestimating the abilities of a toddler… DON’T. My daughter gets into EVERYTHING. I’m constantly getting her out of the dishwasher (yes, she opens the door and climbs on top of it.). She takes the dishes out and also uses it to access things on the counter. She does the same with the oven, refrigerator and dryer. She’s tall and also climbs onto the washing machine. She hangs off of the sofa and her high chair, removes books from the bookshelf and throws valuables into the garbage. As much as we try to barricade things she’s very inventive and uses her height to overcome them. If we accidentally leave the bathroom door open she uses her potty stool to play in the bathroom sink and take things off the counter. She wraps herself up in various blankets and drags them all over the place. We’re constantly washing them. I read to her, have learning videos and play her favorite movies, take her to the park and she has a tablet with great learning apps but she hardly naps anymore and I’m EXHAUSTED trying to keep her engaged and out of trouble. The local drop-off services have classes where she can be with other little ones and learn new concepts and activities but cost as much as $129 for 4 – 45 minute sessions. The mommy and me classes are great but that doesn’t give me a break to rest or get other things done. Some local daycares have “flex care” which allows you to drop off your child for a school day as needed. It’s about $250-$300/week of services (About double the regular fee) and you can divide up the 5 days as needed. I will probably have to end up using this option. And I still have my appointments and her appointments. It’s a super busy hands-full life. My mother-in-law helps a lot by taking her while I go to appointments (which she cannot be at as they don’t allow children over 3 months) and taking her for half a day every couple weeks. Our apartment is constantly a mess though we are being consistent with teaching her to pickup after herself – that doesn’t stop her from laying waste to everything in sight. Even in her large playard (we have her a fourth of the living room) she pulls up the foam alphabet puzzle flooring. It takes forever to put it back and it’s extra hard when you’re out of breath with a big belly in your way. She tires out my husband as soon as he gets home from work. I try to keep her at bay so he can decompress a bit but even after that she’s just a handful. What would make this easier is if she was a little older with better communication skills. With her being so outgoing, outspoken, rambunctious and just plain loud (lol) we’re hoping that her little sister due in 6 weeks will be mellow. Btw, of you haven’t read The Birth Order book I highly recommend it. The insight into personalities based on birth order is so interesting and will be very helpful. We’ll be taking the parenting classes offered at our church after #2 arrives. I’d like to do it now but I’m just too tired. I wish you all blessings, love and true mental peace and calm.

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By: Lissette

Lissette — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 22:11:42 +0000

Oh yes, all of this and more! I just had my baby 3 weeks ago and my first turns 3 next week. What made it especially difficult for me was finding out I was at risk for preterm labor and was placed on modified bedrest. Basically I couldn’t lift heavy objects, I sliding my son, I couldn’t wrestle with him and basically had to take it easy for the majority of the day. Even now that the baby is here, it doesn’t get easier. My son has regressed and wants to be treated like a baby. Jealousy is a thing right now and if he sees me nursing his sister he wants to sit on my lap at that moment or will demand I put her down so he can hug me. He’s been acting out for attention, even though I make sure to spend time with him.

I’m still trying to find my new normal with this new dynamic.

By: Cody

Cody — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:48:16 +0000

these are good tips. Im pregnant with #2 and I have a 19 month old who is cutting teeth. Some days we are both so exhausted we dont go anywhere or do anything. With it being summer we try to go out but the heat is too much for me and little dude. I was very sick this pregnancy throughout the first and part of the first trimester. In the morning my husband gets up with our toddler and gets him breakfast. This helps me have a few minutes to get myself together. If Im still tired Elmo goes on and I doze off for a bit. I dont always like it but sometimes its the only way I rest. We also do blocks, puzzles, books, these are easy to do from the couch and laying on the floor. I try to spread chores out. Do one load of laundry per day. Run the dishwasher at night before bed. We are getting ready to move as well so Im trying to save up my energy for that. For breakfast I usually grab a banana and a premier protein shake. They are sooooo good and only have one gram of sugar and 30g of protein. The bars are really good too. We also enrolles our son in a 3 day a week toddler school starting this fall, so he can get some social interaction and once baby girl comes I wont be alone with both of them all day everyday.

By: Kelsie

Kelsie — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:38:58 +0000

In reply to Doula Anne.

I LOVE this! I have tried both having nothing inflexible and having everything flexible – and find it hard
To keep up! I’ve just found out that I’m pregnant again, and my daughter is nearly 18 months. So I’m trying to find tips and tricks to make sure everything gets done and that my princess knows that she’s still our little love – and that adding another love doesn’t lessen her share! So the whole one inflexible thing – I’m going to be trying that starting immediately! Do you have any advice regarding potty training? We’re moving within about 2 months, having a baby in about 8 months, and I’m trying to figure out where to fit potty training in so that there isn’t too much change at once! She seems like she’s ready to try though! Ripping her diaper and pants off immediately before pooping or peeing EVERYWHERE in her room…, lol

By: Witni

Witni — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 04:47:08 +0000

I’m so glad my sister sent me this! I really needed it!! I’m 33wks pregnant right now and have a 20month old little ball of fire that never stops. I’m exhausted, worn out and am a stay at home mom trying to entertain her all day everyday. I do need to lower my expectations. My husband gets home so late every night that he’s not able to help out much and so the weight of the house is on me. Ohhh yes, and were in the middle of construction on our house. Exhaustion is my middle name. I’m going to use your tips starting tomorrow!!! ?? Thank you!

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By: Leana

Leana — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 04:57:48 +0000

Do you have any advice on pregnant mothers with toddlers and who work full time? I’m so early in my pregnancy but my very energetic boy is exhausting me. And I’m already exhausted, especially after working 8 hrs As an activity coordinator.