At first it was an absolute nightmare being left with the two kids alone. Now its not too bad, but I think that's because when I'm alone I've given up trying to get her to nap in her crib and just let her fall asleep in the swing or bouncy chair. She cries a lot in the evening. From about 4 - 8 pm sometimes!
My son goes to a babysitter during the week so it has really allowed me to spend time with my daughter. It has also kept him on his routine so he seems happier. When he's home it breaks my heart that I can't spend as much time with him, especially when it's because I'm p/shing my lo. I hate to say that I can't wait for the baby to get older so that she can be more a part of the family. I feel like I'm wishing her babyhood away :-(
I thought having the kids close in age would be easier...but I guess that doesn't apply now when they're both babies.
Today I'm trying to keep #2 up for at least an hour each time. The morning "round" it was easy, however, this mid-morning round she was very hard to rouse from sleep and now after only 30 minutes she's getting a bit fussy. I hope she's not OT when I finally put her down. -- I just put her down and there was no fuss at all :-)
Last night was amazing, she only woke once to eat at 4:00 am. I couldn't believe it! I wouldn't mind her naps being so short if she sleeps through the night.
I'm rambling...my DD is asleep, and DH and DS just came home so I'm outta here for now. :-)
