Pregnant with your second? Bookmark these 10 stories on life with 2 little ones
Graduating from one child to two is a big deal. Whether you’re pregnant with your second one right now or you’re navigating life with two little cuties, there might be a few questions on your mind about dealing with it all.
From celebrities sharing their second pregnancy experience to seasoned mamas doling out advice on the registry items you actually need for your second baby, we’ve got you covered on all things related to your second pregnancy. Bookmark these top stories on life with two kids and come back to them over and over again.
Motherly’s 10 top stories on life with two kids
1. Erin Napier’s 2nd Pregnancy
Celeb mom, Erin Napier shares the grief she and her husband felt while they transitioned from a family of three to a family of four. Read about this mom’s real feelings about the major adjustment to a life with two kids.
2. What second pregnancy is like
When it comes to your second pregnancy, the knowledge of your first experience might bring with it unique moments of fear and joy. But, each pregnancy is different. Read about this mom’s personal take on being pregnant the second time around.
3. 4 things I learned during my second pregnancy
One of the hardest things about your second pregnancy might be the fact that you also have to care for another baby while caring for your little bump. When you find yourself wondering all the ways your second pregnancy will differ from your first, read this mom’s personal essay about the lessons she learned during her second pregnancy.
4. Dear second baby
In this letter to her second child, a mother writes about the juggling act she plays between caring for both of her little ones. Read about how this mom assures her second-born that they are just as loved as her first. Read this personal letter to a second child here.
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5. Second baby registry must-haves
You might be wondering what to include in your second baby registry but don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. Read about the best products to add to your second baby registry here.
6. To have or to not have a second baby shower
Deciding on whether or not to have a second baby shower? Well, your celebration can be as big as your first or a more low-key affair. Here are a few ideas for your “sprinkle.”
7. Do second babies come earlier?
While you’re prepping for another round of giving birth, you might be wondering how the second time will be. Will labor be faster? Do second babies come earlier? Here’s what you need to know as your prepping to meet your second baby.
8. Rediscovering your parenting confidence
Just when you feel like you’ve got the whole parenting thing down, life switches up on you. Adding another child to the mix can be a difficult transition and finding your groove can be even harder. On those days where it can feel overwhelming, read this personal essay about how one mom finds her parenting confidence all over again.
9. Two under two
Mandy Moore is every mom venting about the struggle of caring for a baby and a toddler. The celebrity mom keeps it real as she shares the realities of mom life on social media. Read about the two under two struggle here.
10. 4 ways yoga helped unite my family
One mom writes about the four ways that yoga helped unite her family after welcoming a second baby. Because even though your heart makes room for all of your kids, you can still feel divided. Here’s how yoga helped heal this mom’s heart after having her second baby.
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