[blparent] Tips on parenting a toddler and a newborn.

[Star Gazer]

				Ask them all. Maybe it's just me, but I
don't have a clue with veague questions. I have no idea what information is
being sought. 
I'd caution to be careful with anybody's advice because we don't know your
situation. Telling you to "call your mom" won't work if your mom is dead.
"get your husband to help at bedtime" won't work if your husband works
evenings or nights... think Ricky and Lucy on I Love Lucy. 
Without knowing your setup and your concerns sharing my experiences doesn't
do you a lick of good. 

-----Original Message-----
From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tara
Wiseman via BlParent
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 5:43 PM
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Cc: Tara Wiseman <thflute at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Tips on parenting a toddler and a newborn.

Thank you Tammy! That's the kind of information I'm looking for. Just people
stories of what has happened to them what worked for them and what didn't
work for them parenting Marie has worked out really well but things are
going to change and no will have a whole new person in our lives. I'm just
curious what other people situations have been like.
 How did using public transportation work with two kids? What have you guys
done in regards to using transportation? Does anybody have a recommendation
for strollers for two kids? Sorry I wasn't more specific but I'm trying to
figure out what questions to ask.
Tara

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> On Jun 20, 2016, at 3:28 PM, Tammy via BlParent <blparent at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> My son was just a little over 2 when my Daughter was born.  As soon as she
came home from the hospital he decided he would be a baby again.  He stopped
talking and feeding himself and everything for a bit.  If this happens to
you, don't worry about it.  We took Remus to the doctor and were told that
sometimes kids just regress for whatever reason when  new baby comes into
the picture and it's normal.  He's a healthy happy 7 year old now with no
sign that he turned back into a baby when Ashlyn was born.  But I'm telling
you this because we were scared when it happened to us.  We thought we'd
done something wrong.
> Other more practical tips, get a double stroller that has two seats behind
each other.  I found that pushing it was a bit of a hastle but not as much
as lugging two kids around when one doesn't want to walk anymore would have
been.  I found the side by side strollers meant Remus could hit or poke
Ashlyn easier and the stroller was quite wide as well.  The front and back
strollers are skinnier and easier to push.     I enjoyed using my wrap when
it was just me and the baby or when my husband could take Remus, but it's
hard to maneuver a toddler at the best of times without having to worry
about the baby on your chest or back.  Try to coordinate naps so both kids
go down together, and as hard as it may be, you lay down for a bit as well,
especially in the beginning.  I know the house work needs doing or the
dishes or fill in the blank, but you won't be any good to either kid if you
don't rest enough.  I can't think of anymore to add, but I hope this helps.
> 
> Tammy
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Tara Wiseman via BlParent
> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2016 1:00 PM
> To: blparent at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Tara Wiseman
> Subject: [blparent] Tips on parenting a toddler and a newborn.
> 
> Hi all, I am expecting my second baby on June 29. My daughter is 23 months
old. But he has vice you could pass along about how to make this work?
> Thanks!
> 
> Tara
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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