https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:42:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1497081 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 17:25:31 +0000 Running Elley 1497081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have any help after the first week home with my 2. We had some rough moments but, all in all, it wasn't horrible. </p> <p>I made sure that I had things ready for DS to do before I had to nurse DD. I'd sit to nurse her by his books so that he could sit next to me and read with me even though I was nursing. Puzzles were really good for me to be able to still "play with him" while nursing.</p> <p>We did super easy meals or I'd cook something on big on the weekend (while DH was home) to last us through the week for the really rough nights.</p> <p>I also had a fairly easy recovery so we were able to get out of the house pretty quickly. I think DD was 3 weeks old the first time we went back to DS' toddler storytime. It was super easy because she was still a sleepy newborn so I'd make sure to nurse her before we left the house and she'd sleep next to me in her infant carseat with a blanket over the top.</p> <p>Good luck! I was TERRIFIED but...we survived :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496645 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 09:17:18 +0000 sorrycharlie 1496645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hugs! I second @Mrs. Yoyo: ! :)</p> <p>though, I do some of those things and I don't have two under two, so I think you're more than justified. lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496637 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 09:05:38 +0000 kml636 1496637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>following! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496465 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 22:47:54 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1496465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Um, I've been trying to think of a good tip, but honestly I don't remember, (so that's probably telling). I think it was just survival mode. My house was messy, we ate freezer meals, made no plans. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496462 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 22:45:00 +0000 matador84 1496462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: amen to that. Dishes in the sink for two days? Eh, who cares! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496451 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 22:10:50 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1496451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: hahah love this and I so agree. </p> <p>Let a lot of things go until you get to a place where it's more manageable. Hopefully in six weeks or less. I'll bet runningelly has some good suggestions for this too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496449 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 22:03:38 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1496449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Embrace your inner bad mommy. Think: lots of screentime, dirty house, whatever it takes. Just accept that you'll be in survival mode and let the small things gooooo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496429 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:33:21 +0000 Lindsay05 1496429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think trying to not worry about lots of the small things such as a messy house will help you get through. Lots of ice packs and pain meds will help as well. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496405 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:08:13 +0000 matador84 1496405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. M: DS was 17.5 months old when she was born. It really has been so much easier than I thought...I had tons of anxiety surrounding having two kids with no help. Literally, we have added a new life to our family and it's just like she has always been here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496402 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:03:09 +0000 Mrs. M 1496402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! </p> <p>@Matador84: This gives me hope! My husband is going to try and take a week off (hopefully!) after baby #2 is born, but after that I won't have any help. How old was your DS when your baby was born? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496308 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 19:40:26 +0000 matador84 1496308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was freaking out at first but it has been WAY easier than I thought. I haven't had any help, I have just had tons of toys to keep DS busy. He has loved helping. We get out of the house at least once a day before nap time to pass the time. I nap when he goes Dow. For a nap. Good luck! You can do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496279 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 19:14:16 +0000 MrsRcCar 1496279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only way I am surviving is help from my mum. I am subscribing to this for more tips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/surviving-two-under-two#post-1496276 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 19:09:27 +0000 Bao 1496276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have two under two (or a toddler in general), how did you manage those first few weeks when you were exhausted and sore? DH only has off through Monday and I'm really nervous and wondering how I will manage two little ones these first few weeks. I will have a little help from my mom but not every day. </p> <p>If you had two under two share your best tips! </p>