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coping wit babies close together

HeadNotMyOwn by HeadNotMyOwn Speaking(March 2008) (rank 500+)

Re: How hard is it having 3 kids?
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I'm a few days late for my period, usually I'm right on time. I already have 2 kids who are quite young and I think I might be pregnant with another baby. I'm

really nervous, I don't know how I will cope with three. How hard is it? My children are 1 and 2. Sorry this sounds like a silly question, I should've been more careful, only have myself to blame.



My Advice:

hi there,believe me i know how ur feeling and it's pretty scary 2 b there,but u will get through it somehow!! i have 7 children,
 

 there is only 11mths between the 3rd and 4th and i swore after 3rd there would b no more,they are know aged almost 9 and10

both boy's and are so close. i found getting myself in2 a routine of feeding,naps,bathing and bed at the same time was my saviour it was like having twins. Im now in the same boat again i got caught straight away and there is only 10 and a half mths between my baby and next 1 up and. i now have 12 week old 13 mnth and 3 yr old and i couldnt get my head around it 4 maybe first 7mnts of pregnancy, i wont lie it was hard and there were days i though i really cant cope anymore,but it is getting easier and there does seem 2 be a light at the end of the tunnel. I wish u all the best x

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mum2b84
March 2008 | mum2b84
Re: coping wit babies close together

This advice is good but I really think you should edit it and write it in proper english not slang



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Amerlinwinga
March 2008 | Amerlinwinga
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Routine routine is my key otherwise i just get snowed under and then struggle to get out lol! Thanks for sharing.

Hugs Tee



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mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2008 | mumof2b
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I think the key is to try and take people on their offer of help and to ask for help if you think you're not coping. I think most Mum's soldier on thinking they should be able to do it on their own. Ask friend's around for coffee or a chat so you have so company.

When I took my boys to playgroup we would always get together and arrange to cook meals for the first 2 weeks for any of the Mum's who gave birth.

Amanda



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alishas-mummy
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2008 | alishas-mummy
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thank you for showing people that there is a light at the end of the tunnel ! hope all is going well with you and your 7 babies xox


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      HeadNotMyOwn
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2008 | HeadNotMyOwn
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Thank u alishas-mummy, well i never imagined myself having 7 babies but i wouldn't change them 4 the world now,so far so good here       

Karen x



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mummy2girls
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2008 | mummy2girls
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you're a saint!

either that or slightly mad!!  LOL

you must have amazing strength to cope with so many children, especially close together!

well done as a mum and for your advice.

all the best to you all from us!  xxxx.



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      HeadNotMyOwn
5.00 (Excellent) | March 2008 | HeadNotMyOwn
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hey mummy2girls,

well im def no saint

i think wat keeps me slightly sane is im very laxy daisy,which im told is a good thing sometimes and not so good others!!

thank u x



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