https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 20:15:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1913263 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:50:45 +0000 sorrycharlie 1913263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsHoneyC: i panicked when I got my bfp with #2! I am due in Jan. I cried a lot - it happened the first cycle, too, so I was like "what did we do?!" but after *letting* myself be emotional, process my feelings of guilt/sadness/excitement etc., I can now say I cannot WAIT to meet this little girl :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1913056 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:27:46 +0000 Mamasig 1913056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 5 month old and 25 month old. The transition from 1-2 was WAY easier than 0-1. It hasn't been bad at all! Yes, the very little newborn stage was hard because there is little sleep, etc. But that passes faster than the 1st time. I find everything easier this time! I'm sure it also depends on your individual baby. I've been blessed that my second is a much better sleeper. Also the love you see between your kids is hands down the BEST thing ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912921 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:24:29 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1912921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsHoneyC: we started NTNP when LO was 21 months old &amp; we got pregnant our first cycle which was crazy unexpected. After my first appointment when I saw the baby &amp; it felt really real, I told DH alalmost every day for nearly 2 weeks that maybe this was a mistake &amp; we should have waited. I love being a mom &amp; being pregnant, it's just scary. Anyway, at 14 weeks I feel much more excited &amp; ready. I think it's natural to be scared even when you want it. Don't worry about family pressure. Try when you are ready! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912884 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:07:53 +0000 Bao 1912884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your LO is adorable! </p> <p>My kiddos are 19 months apart and there are some days where I think I'm going to lose it, but there are so many great moments that it makes those bad days not seem so bad. I wouldn't change it for the world. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912871 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:58:27 +0000 lilyann 1912871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine are 20 months apart and there are good/bad days just like there were when we only had 1. I don't regret it at all though. I personally love the age gap we have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912865 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:54:16 +0000 Adira 1912865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bamblm: Your post is comforting to me. I'm currently pregnant with #2 and every so often, I think "What was I thinking???" and I'm scared about taking care of two! I hope my experience is similar to yours.</p> <p>@MrsHoneyC: I don't have two yet, but I'm pregnant with #2. For us, it was kind of an easy decision to have another one. We always said we wanted two and we wanted them under two years apart. Our first was, in almost all respects, the easiest baby on the planet, so that really did make it easier for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912854 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:49:42 +0000 bamblm 1912854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think there are differing opinions on this one, but 0-1 is a much harder transition than 1-2. 0-1 is going from blissful ignorance to 24/7 mom-mode. Going from 1-2 is easier in that you know a little what to expect, and you have some experience in knowing what tricks helped you out the first time. Also, the knowledge that every hard stage is temporary is helpful.</p> <p>I was expecting total chaos going from one to two (and two under two no less), but it hasn't been that bad.</p> <p>ETA: I'm also not going to lie, there were several times while I was pregnant I thought "This was a giant mistake!" but it hasn't been that bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912542 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:00:01 +0000 MrsHoneyC 1912542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Well thats honestly good to hear! i am scared i will think i made a giant mistake whenever i do get a BFP. We had talked about trying maybe aug 2015 but.... i;m just not so certain anymore. My son was SO worth every trial we went through but sometimes i cannot imagine doing it all over again. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912536 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:59:00 +0000 hilsy85 1912536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still only have one (#2 due in June), but I can tell you that I wasn't even ready to start thinking about it til #1 was STTN CONSISTENTLY and I had stopped breastfeeding. And while we had a few rough months, in general LO was not a super difficult baby (except with sleep), so I imagine if I had your experience it would have definitely made me want to wait! Your LO is still so young--I would not let anyone make you feel any sort of pressure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912531 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:56:54 +0000 sorrycharlie 1912531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think there's any harm in waiting if you want to! When my daughter was even 12 months I couldn't imagine a second. But like magic, around 18 months, I realized I really wanted one and felt TOTALLY ok with trying. I panicked after my BFP of course ;) but I really felt waiting til I felt ready was best. </p> <p>and your LO is SO cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-did-the-transition-go-from-1-child-to-2#post-1912529 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 10:55:10 +0000 MrsHoneyC 1912529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good hello Hive! </p> <p>I was just curious how the transition went from 1 child to having 2 or more. i have a 10 month old son and he is the light of my life but it wasnt always that way. I had PPD, he had colic for 5 months, he didnt start sleeping well unil 7 months. Oof! We went through the ringer. </p> <p>Now that my one SIL just gave birth and the other is due in feb. all eyes have turned on us, family is starting to poke and prod and ask us when we are next. But heres the thing...</p> <p>I am terrified! :crying: To the point where when we went to go visit my new niece in the hospital listening to the newborns crying made my skin crawl and i started to panic a bit. All those memories of our rough first months came flooding back and any thoughts of TTC were quickly tucked into the darkest corner of my closet. </p> <p>In my heart i know i 100% would love to have more children, but i am just fearful. I do have plans to talk to my dr. pre-TTC to make sure i get the help i need with my PPD if it happens again. Fingers crossed it doesn't but lightning can strike twice. </p> <p>So i ask you, was it an easy choice to TTC again? Did you struggle to figure out when would be the right time for you? How was the transition from 1 child to 2? :heart: </p> <p>And because what thread isn't complete without some baby love here is my little Bean enjoying the apple orchard. </p> [attach=4917/14/ndwmw0.449x600.DSCN2918.JPG]