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| I am having trouble finding the time to placate everyone in my home.... my newborn, toddler, husband, AND LASTLY..... MYSELF. I can't find enough time in the day to take care of my family, clean up the house, cook dinner, and DEFINATELY haven't found any time for myself. The only time that I get a break during the day is when both children are napping, and by that time, I am exhausted myself. When my husband gets home from work, he helps with the toddler, but is incapable of caring for them both at the same time. I am breastfeeding, and as many know, it is pretty time consuming. I feel like I am leaving my 21-month-old out. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!!!! |
| Posted by Crystal on 03/03/2008 09:30 AM
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| I have a step son that is 6 years old and when My daughter was born he got very jealous. I was in a car accident and wasn't able to do anything but stay in bed and I needed help to move around. I was also breastfeeding. My husband had to do everything around the house. As I was stressing out because we were having people over my house was a mess and I couldn't do a thing about it he told me as long as everyone is still smiling and breathing it'll be ok. It's better to have a happy family than everyone screaming and a clean house. Have your husband take your newborn for a while and just have one on one time with your 21 month old. If she's a girl you can always teach her to feed her baby doll when you are feeding the baby and just have her do EVERYTHING she's able to do. Good luck! |
| posted by Kris on 03/03/2008 10:24 PM
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| Good luck! I breastfeed (still am actually) my 16 month old, so I know how time consuming and physically demanding it can be. I think Kris had a wonderful suggestion about getting your 21 month old a baby doll to take care of and imitate you, but I think that's a good suggestion whether you have a daughter or son. When did you stop breastfeeding your first child? Do you have any advice for weaning? I think my daughter wants to breastfeed for comfort more than thirst or hungar. I am considering having a second child, but I know that if I dont stop breastfeeding soon, my daughter will be really jealous of a new baby nursing. |
| posted by Keshia on 03/04/2008 04:47 PM
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