2nd time mom Anxiety?

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My daughter will be 4 in April and baby girl number two will be here in less than 4 weeks.  I’ve started feeling really anxious about being a mom to two. Any other  soon to be mommies of 2 feeling this way?  I’m anxious about balancing it all. My daughter is so excited to help and can’t wait for her sister to get here, but I also feel like she’s going to get jealous too.  It also doesn’t help there are still a few things we need to get to be ready for #2.

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It is normal for a child to get jealous and she will get jealous because in the beginning the baby will take a lot of your time. What I did with my son who was 4 at the time my daughter was born. I sat him down and explained to him the best i could that his little sister was going to take a lot of mommy's time but that dont mean I dont love you. After my 2nd was born I set up a date night with my son so 1 time a month we go out just him and me and we do whatever he wants within reason. So now he has something to look forward to and my daughter is 3. We are getting ready to have baby 3 so I will have 2 children to take out on a date night after baby is born. Just do what you can do to make your oldest feel special as well. Best of luck

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I’m an April 2016 mom too!

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I have so much anxiety. My baby girl is only 14 months, and my baby boy is due to be here in February 3rd. So my anxiety is through the roof, I how I’m going to balance a toddler and newborn!

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Yes I’m very nervous about the transition. My son will be 22 months if this baby comes on time. We talk about her, but I don’t think he really understands. He is a kid that thrives on his routine so I’m really worried this change is going to rock his world. I also want to make sure that he doesn’t feel left out or forgotten. I’m terrified of not being able to juggle and balance everything.

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My son turned 4, 2 weeks ago. I'm a little worried about him adjusting but the rational side of me says it'll be good for him to have a sibling and another relationship even though I'm sure he will struggle some transitioning.

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My little girl will be 4 in August (August2016Babies) and I’m feeling so guilty some days that she will feel pushed out. I know this won’t happen and she is so excited to meet her baby brother. Hopefully it will all just come naturally xx

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You are definitely not alone! My son just turned 3 and he is so busy and wants his mama to “play” everything with him right now which is so sweet but I’m scared of him feeling left out once his sister gets here. People do it all the time though so good luck to each of us! We’ve got this! 💪🏼

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Yes and I’m a single momma so I’m REALLY scared!!! My son will be 5 in July and he’s the same, so excited and protective!

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Yes!! Feeling exactly the same. My son is 2.5 and is very excited, but just like you I’m nervous that when the time actually comes he’ll be jealous. And I feel guilty already that I’m going to be taking time away from him to care for the new baby. Also feeling really nervous and anxious about work because I’m thinking about scheduling an induction at 39 weeks, but feel bad going on leave earlier than I had planned. I just feel like I’m already letting people down all over the place!

2nd time mom Anxiety?

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