Anyone have 2 under 2?

Question

Hey guys! I’m currently pregnant with our first, and we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of our little boy. My husband and I also really want to try for another baby when our first is between 4-10 months old, (he’s supposed to deploy when our son is 4m and come back when he’s 10m). 
Does anyone have any advice or likes/dislikes of having 2 under 2?
Disclaimer: we both love kids and we’ve both had to live with children and help raise kids that aren’t ours, so we’re aware of how much of a handful they can be, night and day. Thank you!

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I’d say don’t put too much pressure on yourself to have another one so soon. Purely because you don’t know how you’re going to feel. Having a baby yourself is different to raising others because of things like for example, how you feel about yourself after you give birth, hormonal effects etc (you might be absolutely fine though you won’t know til it happens!) also just as an example I have a 4 month old son and at the moment If I got pregnant the first thing I’d feel is guilt towards him and that I was going to miss out on things with him.. I had no idea I would feel this way! However my baby was 2 month prem so I feel like every second is even more precious than I would have done normally.  
I’m really not trying to put you off I’m simply saying don’t put any pressure on yourself, see what happens then it’s one less thing to stress about as a new Mum if you change your mind. Then if you do feel the same when you have a 4/10 month old and you want another baby then happy days, go for it 😊 good luck anyway with the new baby and whatever happens next x

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I liked it so much the first time, I did it twice! My older set are now 11y and 9y.  My younger set are 19mo and 6weeks. 
Like another person said - the biggest unexpected problem was/is feeling like I miss my older one.  However, within 6-9mo it gets easier. There is nothing in the world sweeter than seeing your older one love the baby.
Only other negative is my most recent baby came two months early and I spent a month at the hospital nicu.  I hadn’t accounted for problems like that and having people care for my other kids had to be arranged.  I also missed Christmas and other big events because of it.

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I did 10 years ago.  It was alot of fun & an amazing time/experience.  I will be 32 next month & I  have a newborn coming any day now but due Feb 24th. 😊

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I've got a 15month old and I'm due in 2weeks. It's gona be hard but worth it. I've got a very hands on husband who is more concerned with coming home to happy babies than clean dishes, for however long it takes until I find my routine.

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I have a 2yrd & 1yr old & pregnant with my fourth my oldest is 6yrs old & at the beginning it’s a bit complicated but you get used to it . So its not bad at all 😊

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I have a lot of friends with 2 under 2 or 3 under 3. It’s chaotic at times, but if you have a good support system of friends or family, it’s totally fine. I’ll have a 2 year old when this one is born, which isn’t the same, but is close! Haha. Just know that if you’re breastfeeding, it could delay your cycle starting back up and prevent a quick second pregnancy

Anyone have 2 under 2?

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