WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOW ABOUT TRANSITIONING FROM 1 TO 2 KIDS

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[chelseaclark]

I’m 33 weeks pregnant and my son will be 2 next month, so this was super helpful! Another tip I have heard is to tell the baby they have to wait (even if they’re sleeping or don’t understand) while you do something to help big brother or sister, just so the older sibling hears you saying it!

[kaitlynthurman]

I found the transition of 1-2 a cakewalk compared to newborn in COVID times
I think another great thing is read books to the toddler about mom being pregnant and having a new baby.
Our older daughter ran and got a ton of stuffed animals to share with her baby sister about an hour after meeting her because one of the characters in the storybooks did that.

[StefanieandKameron]

😭😭 "if your baby is fed, clothed, loved, that is enough."

I needed this today. My first earthside child is 7 months old and I always feel like I am just not doing enough for him.

Thank you 💖

[deidredavitt]

I also have a 2.5 year old and 7 month old, my first born in July 2020… so middle of COVID. I agree with every. single. one. of your suggestions. Especially with the fact that you toddler may not care at all about the new baby! For 6 weeks he basically ignored her existence… I didn’t push it and over time he started interacting with her. Now at 7 months he loves to talk & play with her ☺️

[maryfun]

My son is 7 months old. I love having an internet gal pal that has sooo much advice for the season I’m in and will be in when we eventually have 2 kids!

[allisonkatayama]

Thank you for making this video and acknowledging the stark difference between giving birth during intense COVID times vs. now. I had my first baby in August of 2020 and it made me really depressed to not get any help, go out or see anyone. I was afraid of having another baby for a long time, but now I'm pregnant with baby number 2 and my goal is to try and enjoy the postpartum/newborn phase much more this time around!

[lizaleonhardt]

These are SO true! My daughter is still so neutral toward my son (she was almost 2 when he was born). Yes, it is so nice not being in quarantine raising a baby this time.

[bethanysummers]

For me the flexible but consistent routine was a must for me. Helps the kids know what's coming up but also that it doesn't have to be super strict. I like the don't blame the baby idea! It feels alot different having your second, u know what u do and don't want to do again.

[elizabethhoman]

We are going from 4 to 5, but my big kids are much older and the two littles will be two years apart. It's been awhile and this was a great refresher! Great tips. ❤

[nictrinkchic]

I’m so happy your PPA was way better this time. You have spoken openly about the amount of work you have been doing with a therapist. I have struggled with PPA/PPD with my first postpartum experience but never got help I needed. It definitely was harder the second time but this time I got help. Thanks for sharing your experience mental health is a journey.

[laurenduncan]

Thank you for this!!! My first (a boy) will be 23 months when baby number 2 (a girl) is born this summer. So grateful for your videos.

[abbyk]

Megan!! This made me cry haha. We’re about to start trying for baby #2 in June (our son is currently 13 months) and I’ve been so excited but also terrified😂 this made me more just excited!❤️ thank you!

[amanda.c.ice.]

My oldest son was totally neutral with my younger son for the first year. Now that they are 2 & 3.5 years old they finally play together more often and it’s awesome! Your kids will be besties before you know it!

[brittanystruthers]

I love youtuber shoutouts! Embers & Ash did a shoutout for your page in one of her videos a whileee back, and I've been here ever sense❤️❤️❤️❤ love you mama!😊❤️

[MrsAPeterson]

I have a 15 month old and 2 month old and agree with a lot of your points, especially baby wearing!

[shannonbrown]

I had every intention of doing the sibling gift exchange but in my final weeks of pregnancy I did not have the energy. My work ended up giving us an edible arrangement that came with a teddy bear that my toddler quickly grabbed as hers. I told her "wow wasn't it so nice of your brother to give you teddy?" and it worked. Lol.

[Jillianrc]

Thank you! My daughter is junipers age(almost exactly) and we are starting the conversation of if we even want another baby and when. I truly feel like for us the transition of 1-2 would be way harder than 0-1 was.

[maryfun]

I really want to have my second baby close to my first, but oh my goodness, it just seems like so much. Thank you for the video to help me feel a little more at ease ❤

[sabine]

Lovely tips! I'm due in 3 months with baby number two and started getting a little nervous about all the logistics, haha! And I hadn't even thought about letting my son pick out a gift for baby! Such a cute idea!! I was already planning a gift from baby to him, but can't wait to take him to a shop and let him pick something out! ❤

[sarahalyssa]

2020 Mama here expecting her second baby, thank you soooo much for this video!!! 🎉