Having two babies very close together is becoming more and more common. Sometimes it is intentional and a lot of times it is a surprise to parents. I remember the day I read the results of the pregnancy test; I showed my husband and we sat and laughed knowing some of our most challenging (and yet rewarding) days were ahead. Our first daughter was only eight months and we would be having two kiddos under two years of age.
When we first started telling friends and families about the news of our second baby, all I heard were horror stories about having two babies that young and about how the first 18 months were going to be the worst. I made a decision to reject that notion and not let the fear of raising two toddlers hinder our family dynamic and the kind of mom I would be. I was intentional on learning about the different practical ways to make things easier for us and I was confident in knowing that our girls would learn to not just be sisters, but the best of friends.
Two Under Two Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
If you are having two under two, it doesn’t have to be scary unless you make it that way. There is no reason to panic. Fully embrace that your house will most likely be a mess day in and day out. Take advantage of the fact that you will have both kids napping at the same time for a while. Rest assured knowing your kids will have similar interests so planning activities will be easy. Find comfort in the fact that you will have two little bodies to cuddle instead of just one. Get excited to share the sweetest moments with them as they learn to interact with each other. When I THOUGHT having two under two was going to be the most challenging part of my life, it actually became my greatest blessing and most fun adventure.
I wouldn’t change it for the world!
