https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:41:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-267288 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:11:56 +0000 mrs. wagon 267288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was hard to chase a toddler pregnant but working and taking care of Wagon Jr. Distracted me a lot so things like morning sickness didn't seem as bad. But something no one told me was that because my body was stretched out from the first, the second pregnancy was a lot more painful. Lil miss wagon sat a lot lower and dropped much earlier so I had unbearable groin pain the entire last trimester. Also there was less to stress about since we already had a lot of stuff ready to go in terms of gear, and we knew we were more experienced in taking care of a baby, so a lot of things weren't nearly as overwhelming or intimidating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-267020 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:40:00 +0000 SAHM0811 267020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have MS with either pregnancy so I'm really blessed in that regard... with the second one though, I was definitely hit with fatigue much, much more. I was working full-time and a mom to a toddler with no immediate family to help nearby. </p> <p>My biggest challenges though were the three times I got sick because DD 1 carried home germs from preschool. It sucks to be working, pregnant and sick, so even moreso when you're working, pregnant, sick and mom to a toddler who is also sick too! I got sick 3x during my 2nd pregnancy... once each trimester. Before having kids, I was hardly ever sick! But being exposed to germs is just inevitable with little ones I think.</p> <p>But other than that, I loved it... I also did things for #2 I didn't do for #1 like take prenatal yoga classes, weekly bump photos, and pro maternity pics, so that was nice and very enjoyable! </p> <p>It was also nice to put to good use all my old maternity clothes I had stored away... I also found it fun to shop again for some new pieces since more stores came out with cuter maternity clothes than when I was first pregnant and my pregnancies occurred in opposite seasons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266993 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:06:17 +0000 mrsmenow 266993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pregnancies with each child have gotten harder and harder (refering to nausea and exhaustion). My 2 girls are night and day personality wise DD #1 is shy and quiet. #2 is a little spit fire. I hope #3 will be a mixture of both.</p> <p>My pregnancy with #3 has been by harder harder , I am 22 weeks now. It has been tough keeping up with 2 kids when I have left so terrible. I feel much more confident about the taking care of a newborn though, I feel like a pro. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266980 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:58:47 +0000 BoogieBea 266980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My older one is 3 and younger one is 1. The second pregnancy flew by because I didn't have time to think about it. My body is recovering more slowly because I didn't have time to work out during the second pregnancy. I just feel more flabby. As for dealing with two kids. Looking back now, it wasn't so hard. I was terrified while I was pregnant with the second. She ended up being a much easier baby than my older one. The fact that I didn't have to learn about everything from scratch made it a lot easier too. There were moments when things got hairy like when my husband went away for business the first time leaving me alone with 2. Like with the first child, I found that things got much easier once the second is 6-9 months old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266905 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:59:50 +0000 sulli301 266905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is hard not to be able to nap in your down time or sleep in on weekends when you are so tired! Morning sickness is also hard when chasing a toddler around! But it's also nice to compare the similarities &amp; differences! I feel so much more prepared as far as knowing what we will need to buy more so, etc which is really nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266826 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:06:44 +0000 HLK208 266826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyndistar3: I agree also, 1 to 2 is way easier than 0 to 1! I had a hard time adjusting when my first was born--not being able to get up and go everywhere or have my alone time. After getting past that, having a second baby was really no big deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266822 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:04:26 +0000 HLK208 266822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the rest of the pp's, exhausting but doable. With the second pregnancy, I couldn't chase my son around. Honestly, most of the first trimester I was on the couch while he played, colored or cuddled with me. It was rough. I felt like such a bad mom and it didn't make it any easier that I was on bed rest for the last 2 months. I felt EVERY ache and pain with pregnancy #2 which I didn't expect or know that with each pregnancy the symptoms get worse. </p> <p>Now that she's here, everything is a breeze! DD is a great baby and DS is such a wonderful helper. He gets me baby wipes and burp cloths when I need them. He loves when DD interacts with him and smiles--they are so great together! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266757 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:19:54 +0000 purrpletulips 266757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've found P2 a little more difficult than P1 mainly because I started P2 heavier than I was with P1 (started P2 at the weight I was at time of delivery for P1) and timing (the majority of P1 was over the winter, DD was born 4/1. the majority P2 has been over the summer, due 9/16, and it has been a brutally hot summer at that). Exhaustion and not being able to pick up DD when she wants have been rough because as others said you can't come home from work if you are feeling tired. Not needing to buy stuff has also been difficult since we have all the necessary gear and are team green (were last time as well) so until baby comes I can't justify clothing purchases.</p> <p>DD was a dream baby and I do have the fear that #2 will be the exact opposite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266752 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:17:24 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 266752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far it has been a lot more tiring...I feel like I don't have the energy to pick up LO every time, and he's still nursing which is not the most pleasant experience, especially with morning sickness. But, on the flip side, I'm pretty relaxed about everything else. My only real concern is how I will handle two when I am home by myself (which is most of the time- ha!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266708 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:40:15 +0000 Andrea 266708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Honeybee: gosh I sure hope I have the same experience as you. DD was not an easy baby for me so I really hope the next one cuts me some slack. And DD needs to cut me some slack, too. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266695 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:34:55 +0000 Honeybee 266695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I think everyone experiences things differently, but we had big adjustment form 0-1. It was hard for like, the first year of DD's life. On the other hand, I heard horror stories about life with 2 kids, and that transition has been a breeze for us. I think the first 2 months were tough, but after that, things drastically improved! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266684 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:30:40 +0000 erwoo 266684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have morning sickness it can be very tiring. I remember waking up to get my son and I just wanted to go back to bed. I was yawning the entire time I was getting him dressed and through brushing his teeth. I just wanted to sleep. But the upside is that he was such a good distraction for morning sickness when we went out so I tried to get out as much as possible. Once he went for his nap I started feeling horrible again. Luckily my morning sickness ended around 14 weeks and my second trimester was much, much better. Third, I just couldn't carry him on and off things as much or just carry him period. And after you have the baby it's a whole other story! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266681 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:30:09 +0000 Andrea 266681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyndistar3: @Honeybee: "going from one to two is way easier than going from zero to one!" I was just reading somewhere else that going from one to two is way harder so that is comforting!</p> <p>@sloaneandpuffy: @Mrs. High Heels: ohmygosh, I've had so many moments lately of "holy crap, I am going to die with two kids". </p> <p>Being pregnant with a toddler is WAY harder. You can't just sit around and feel terrible because you have someone to take care, too. I definitely spend almost zero time thinking about this pregnancy because I just don't have the time! Lately, I have been worrying more about the "aftermath" as @Mrs. High Heels said. I think it's easier the first time because you're so clueless about what parenting will be. It is scarier to me this time because I know exactly how low things can get. BUT I did decide to have another because I also know how highs the highs can be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266676 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:28:07 +0000 Pipers Mommy 266676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost half way there and other there being exhausted. I forgot that I am pregnant most days because I am distracted by LO. I also had a really rough pregnancy first go around, and this has been smooth sailing (knock on wood!)</p> <p>We find out gender next week, so I am sure I will start thinking about getting the nursery ready etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266673 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:26:31 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 266673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@honeybee - that is so reassuring to hear. thank you! i'm looking forward to growing our family, and this was definitely planned so i feel a lot more prepared as well... but on the "rough" days with my current one, i get nervous about chasing after two. but you are so right - things usually seem way more magnified in my mind, and reality always ends up being a pleasant surprise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266667 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:25:01 +0000 mamimami 266667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad to hear my worrying about having two is probably exaggerated!</p> <p>Also forgot to add, my OB had told me that first-timers complain the most about the first tri, and veteran preggos complain the most about the third tri. I am DEFINITELY finding that to be the case. I am not sure why but I feel so much more uncomfortable nearing the end of this pregnancy than I did last time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266656 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:21:28 +0000 Honeybee 266656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyndistar3: "going from one to two is way easier than going from zero to one!" </p> <p>I totally agree! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266654 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:20:46 +0000 Honeybee 266654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was harder in some ways, but much easier in some ways. It's not fun to be sick with a toddler, but I was way more prepared this time around, and a lot more tricks up my sleeve to deal with the sickness. I was a lot more tired, and I got much bigger much faster (which is very common for 2nd pregnancies), so it was physically harder earlier in the pregnancy. However, I was a lot more relaxed/laid back about the whole process. I didn't worry about every little thing or obsess about tiny details. I felt a lot more confident and capable in birth/recovery/dealing with a newborn and I was a lot less worried about what having a kid would do to my marriage.</p> <p>@sloaneandpuffy: @Mrs. High Heels: I think that's totally normal for second pregnancies, and those feelings will probably increase as you get further along. I think I was about 37 weeks when I felt the most scared/most guilty about having a second baby. I told my husband we had made a huge mistake, and he basically told me to suck it up because there was no turning back, lol! After having DS, though, I honestly can't remember what I was scared about. Having two kids is so much worse in your (pregnant) imagintion than in reality! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266650 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:17:48 +0000 cyndistar3 266650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our first wasn't planned, we weren't married and we were very unprepared! Number 2 was very much planned for so I enjoyed the whole process way more even though it was way more exhausting than the first time! For a while I got a bit scared because I didn't know if I could handle two but going from one to two is way easier than going from zero to one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266646 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:14:14 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 266646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>it's sooo much more exhausting! i didn't feel any pregnancy symptoms with the 1st so it was a smooth and easy pregnancy... but with this 2nd one, i feel the symptoms a lot more. i'm also exhausted all the time, but can't rest when i want because i still have to look after my little girl. she still wants me to carry her more often than not and its just really straining on my body. </p> <p>ditto @sloaneandpuffy.... i also worry less about this pregnancy and am more loose about everything! and i think about life with 2 kids a lot too, and sometimes... it scares me. i'm already drained as it is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266633 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:03:59 +0000 mamimami 266633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's more exhausting for sure!! I didn't have time to nap, daydream and all that like with the first. No yoga DVDs, birth relaxation exercises and not much bouncing on my birthing ball! Prep is minimal... I keep feeling like I should be DOING something to get ready for this baby, but we've got most all the gear, clothes, etc. so I think we're pretty much set!</p> <p>I have spent many hours trying to entertain my toddler while lying on the floor! I am more relaxed for sure this time and also more excited, which is weird, but once you've been through the whole experience you know more what to expect.</p> <p>I worry much less about pregnancy and birth and much MORE about the aftermath... having TWO kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266596 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:41:02 +0000 regberadaisy 266596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm interested too! In particular people always say oh you'll be so much more relaxed with the do's and dont's for the second pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-your-second-child-pregnancy#post-266591 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:38:59 +0000 Nskillet 266591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Disclaimer! I am not pregnant or trying with baby #2 as my sweet Abbey will only be 4 months old next week! However, all this second baby talk has got me nostalgic about pregnancy and how I am excited to experience it for a second time some day.</p> <p>So, what is it like the second or third time around? Is it exhausting with a LO you're chasing/caring for? Is it more or less or a different kind of joyful?</p> <p>Hook a mama up with some stories! </p>