tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300752056108556071.post6189086884451797879..comments2023-10-28T04:11:30.704-07:00Comments on Desires of the Heart: Balancing ActAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11868036971902162708noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300752056108556071.post-67693698996403628022010-07-08T23:45:00.324-07:002010-07-08T23:45:00.324-07:00etifyYou have got a lot of great advice and I know...etifyYou have got a lot of great advice and I know just don't worry. I did and things worked out better than I thought. When I had Marie Ridge had just turned 2. I know I just took time for Ridge when Marie was sleeping or had him help me every chance he could or wanted. Then when I had Jennifer Marie turned 2. It all worked out and now with Carly they all love her and they all play together. I think things will be fine. <br /><br />{{HUGS}}<br />CarolineCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698815527301107339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300752056108556071.post-88329427119242721682010-07-08T18:48:14.189-07:002010-07-08T18:48:14.189-07:00I think it's normal to worry. You've gotte...I think it's normal to worry. You've gotten some great advice so far. I can't give you any b/c I have none! I'm not sure what to expect either. I'm just gonna go with the flow and see how it goes!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300752056108556071.post-74598403604784565062010-07-08T15:34:33.973-07:002010-07-08T15:34:33.973-07:00my girls always adjusted fine and they were under ...my girls always adjusted fine and they were under two! my girls are 21 and 19 months apart. I think I had a harder time of it than they did worrying that they were having a hard time! whew! what we put ourselves through! :) lolJenileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904251437303606870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300752056108556071.post-21699372535836720262010-07-08T14:39:13.042-07:002010-07-08T14:39:13.042-07:00First of all, try not to beat yourself up. I'...First of all, try not to beat yourself up. I've been there before and I felt the exact same way. The transition for me was the toughest going from having only one child and going to two. Two to three was definitely way easier even though Audrey was younger than Alyssa was when the next baby came along. <br /><br />I know you probably know all of this stuff already being that your brother is always such a big help with child rearing and such, but it was my experience that yes, the initial transition can be tough, but it's really not for long. I remember crying a lot before Audrey came worrying about every little detail. When she was born, Alyssa was sad and moped around a bit but she eventually got better and understood that the baby was here to stay and we still loved her.<br /><br />When Alivia was born, Audrey had just turned two. Thankfully, she loved the baby and at most, she just liked to touch her a lot. <br /><br />I know it's easy to worry a bunch, but just try not to dwell on it too much. It will work itself out and yes, you will have to have Jackson waiting a bit for you while you help sister at times, but he will adjust and you'll find a groove in no time! You can do it!Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661962552592158223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300752056108556071.post-31460092693960345132010-07-08T08:38:38.292-07:002010-07-08T08:38:38.292-07:00While I don't have any children of my own (yet...While I don't have any children of my own (yet!) your worries sound completely natural to me. I know that you're a great mom, from the way you talk about your son, so I know that you'll find a way to make it work. It might be tricky at the beginning, but you'll all figure out it.Nicolasa @ {My}Perspectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747562450503094559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300752056108556071.post-36609318700277037762010-07-08T04:24:55.683-07:002010-07-08T04:24:55.683-07:00I had many of the same fears before having Addie! ...I had many of the same fears before having Addie! Many of your fears will be a non-issue, so rest-assured! One piece of advice I will give is if both children need you at the same time...and they will...tend to Jax first and the baby second. It won't hurt the baby to cry for a bit and she won't remember having to wait. It'll avoid a tantrum from Jax and he'll be assured that you're still there for him. Another thing I did with Crista is have her own "baby" ready so she could play mama along with me. When I changed Addie's diaper, she changed her baby's diaper. I can't tell you how many times Crista nursed her baby while I was nursing Addie! I know Jax is a boy, but children don't understand the gender thing yet. <br /><br />Try not to worry too much about these things. Everyone will find their new place in the family! Children are very resilient!!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00510559602584934873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300752056108556071.post-79950315982399636452010-07-07T20:57:02.965-07:002010-07-07T20:57:02.965-07:00My oldest was just under three when we brought hom...My oldest was just under three when we brought home baby #2. I remember having these same worries then (and when we brought home babies 3 and 4).<br />My best advice is to relax. When the new baby comes, take your cues from Jackson as to what he needs from you. If he wants to help, let him. He can bring you a diaper or blanket for the baby. He can sit next to you while you nurse the baby and turn the pages of the book while you read. In the beginning, it will be a little hard to give him all the attention he wants, but pretty soon you will all get into a routine and you'll be able to carve out some special time for just him.TIFFANYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789939654634243987noreply@blogger.com