Were you nervous for baby #2?

Pregnancy test = positive.. first emotion?

Complete shock sprinkled with disbelief. Was I trying to get pregnant? No. Did I want a second child? Yes. But not yet. I was not physically, mentally or emotionally prepared. But are we ever, really? I don't know. Looking back I wasn't "ready" for my first baby either, but learning that baby #2 was on the way took a minute to digest.

Balancing 2 under 2...is that even possible?

I am about to find out. My daughter is 18 months old and my son is due July 4th. She is a handful these days with her increased mobility, curiosity and need to push the limits. Chasing her around while being pregnant has been quite the adventure, not the most comfortable at that. 

As we await baby boy's arrival, which physically I am so ready for, I can't help but wonder how this is going to work. 

What will she think of her baby brother? Will she embrace him or be jealous? I anticipate an adjustment period.

Will she wake him up while he is napping? If he's not a good sleeper will his cries wake her up at night? Will all of us be zombies from lack of sleep?

What if both of them need me at the same time? How do you prioritize when they're both your babies?

Emotional Mayhem (at its best)

Babies are a blessing, no doubt. I am beyond grateful and thankful for the gift of being a mama (twice) and appreciate the fragile nature of creating life. I am incredibly excited to meet my son and can't wait to see him and my daughter bond and grow together.

But I'd be lying if I said it didn't scare the you know what out of me. It's a dichotomy of polarizing emotions. I know I will figure it out and it will be okay, but that doesn't alleviate the rollercoaster of emotions brought on by this journey. 

Ready or Not

At this point I'd say I'm more ready than not, but that could be largely due to the fact that I am extremely pregnant and uncomfortable so my body is screaming for some relief. And the thought of meeting my son is an unparalleled level of excitement so that it where I am trying to stay mentally and we'll take the rest of it as it comes.

If there are any tips or tricks of the trade out there to share on how to best manage a second babe then please help a fellow mama out! I'd love to hear your experiences, advice and whatever else you are willing to share :)