Need Support and Encouragement from Moms Who've Had Babies Back to Back

Hi K.! My girls are 14 months apart and it is wonderful! They are only 2 and 15 months but are already the best of friends. Get a double stroller and you can easily take them out together. Your older sibling will be glad to show off the little one if you explain to the baby all along how exciting it will be to have a little brother or sister. You will find a groove that works for your family and you won't miss a beat, but you will have 2 wonderful little ones to love! As far as the physical side, eat right and exercise while you are pregnant and you will get your body back sooner than you think. Splurge on a great maternity swimsuit instead and use the one you bought as your motivation for next summer! I wish you all of the best!!!

Hi K.- I have 2 boys that are 2 years apart and I was a WREAK when I was pregnant with my 2nd with all your concerns -how will I take care of 2 babies and how will I ever leave my house but most of all how do you love 2 the same- BUT it all works out and you will get your body back AGAIN -SO take a deep breath and you can do it but take it slow and I found out the sex of my 2nd so I could be REALLY organized for the arrival and it helps - I found out it was another boy -lucky for me I had stuff from my first baby so I washed and sized all the baby clothes and put them in zip locks ready for the new baby- Had his room ready -Try to find a double stroller you like I had the jeep back to back but its all what you are comfortable with - that was a life saver- I started out with going out for walks with them in the stroller , then made little trips to the grocery store- then just to the mall to get used to the stroller, Get a diaper bag you love with compartments for everything -I actully had 2 diaper bags to start one for each of them , not to make me crazy looking for stuff - It really is soooo great now they are best friends,now share a room by our choice and its fun and great they have each other so you will be great !! Good luck !

HI K....I don't have children back to back, BUT I do have twin boys. The only thing I can tell you is that you will learn to adapt. It might be a little hectic at first, but it will be so great after you get the hang of it and you will be SO glad they are close together. You can buy double strollers...graco has some nice travel systems. Its a little more work putting two in the car, but its not so bad. While grocery shopping you can put one in the cart and one on top of the cart. You'll be fine. Best of luck to you!

Hi K.. I had back-to-back babies as well--7 years ago. My kids were 14 months apart. Those first few years were a little difficult--I won't deny it, but it was the best thing that ever happened. My kids are truly best friends, and I have so much fun watching them talk and do things together. I could give you all of my creative managing ideas, but I'm sure that you will come up with some of your own depending on the needs and personality of your family. My best advice to you is to just have confidence in yourself. As a young new mom of two I worried too much about what others thought of me and how I was doing as a mother (compared to others who had perfectly spaced children). But looking back now, as a bit of an older person (and two more children later) that did me no bit of good. But when I just relaxed and had fun with them, and had confidence in myself and about what I was doing, I found that things went much smoother, and everyone was happy and we did have great times together. Do get that double stoller. If you are looking for a deal, I actually bought mine at a kid to kid kind of store where I found mine barely used and for half the price. Whatever you do, it will be worth every cent!