I often get the "what is it like with two?" question.
A GREAT question. One I wondered about for nine months!
Will I love the second like the first?
Will I be able to handle two?
What kind of mom is a mom of two even like?
And (obviously), will my wine and coffee intake increase?
And (obviously), will my wine and coffee intake increase?
One thing that has surprised me is just how much I love being a mom.
I love having two kids. And I really love having a baby around again.
I'm more mellow than I was with the first. (By a lot. Like a LOT).
I'm aware of a routine but less anal than I was with Coop about it. I follow the lead of my baby more than a book. I'm more patient and flexible.
I'm aware of a routine but less anal than I was with Coop about it. I follow the lead of my baby more than a book. I'm more patient and flexible.
And I am so happy. So thankful that God blessed us with another one.
I love him more than I ever thought possible.
Now off with the sap and on to FIVE products I've loved during the first three months.
1. Maymom Medela Pump Replacement Parts
I really struggled with Mastitis with my first, and I truly think that was due to over-pumping. So this go-around, I wanted to start fresh with brand-new pump parts and I also committed to pumping less. This product is AWESOME because it gives you exactly what you need and is affordable. The Medela pump-parts you buy are super expensive.
2. City Select Double Stroller
1. Maymom Medela Pump Replacement Parts
2. City Select Double Stroller
The stroller issue is tricky. I still love the Snap 'n Go that you can buy with your carseat for every-day errands, but I needed a stroller for errands where I could keep both kids contained. I love the front loader and there are 27 different positions you can configure this bad boy into; of which I only know three. The only down-side is it is hard to steer with the carseat connected and gets very heavy. I am considering buying a double Bob Stroller for workouts and jogs (hah! as if!) at the park.
Benjamin Wallace slept in this darn thing every night and for all naps until about 7-weeks and slept really, really good. I kept him there purely because of how amazing he slept and finally moved him around two-months when they say habits start to form in babies. I will say the only down-side to the RNP is he would wake up mad, because they are so tight and snuggled in there they can't move.
4. Summer Infant Comfy Bath Sponge
4. Summer Infant Comfy Bath Sponge
B-dub loved stretching out in the bath on this thing (who wouldn't it is like laying on a cloud) and is happy as a clam. This thing is a game-changer.
You guys. Apart from the Rock 'n Play this is my favorite find. With the second you are on the go, all the time, and this app has worked miracles! He likes the White Noise and it doesn't drain your battery. I use this to this day, erryday. It costs $1.99 and is worth every penny.
Other products that I feel like deserve honorable mentions are the Angel Dear lovies (both my kids can't sleep without the), the baby Swaddle Miracle Blankets and this hand-made carseat cover my Mother-in-Law made. Isn't she crafty?
And for those of you still concerned wondering my coffee and wine intake has actually gone down.
I know. I surprise myself sometimes.
I love hat bath sponge.... Wish I had it with my kids!! And I wish I had family who could make me a car seat cover.... I just used a blanket!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize how much I would love love the car seat cover (especially in Colorado winters), but we use it all the time...
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