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sarahknavy
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I recently had my second child. I knew it was going to be a rough adjustment, but I didn't expect the amount or trouble I am having.
My First is almost 2 and he is challenging in normal 2 year old ways. Climbing on things, taking this out of places and putting them in other places, not listening, whining.... normal stuff.
But my baby girl is sooooo frustrating. She is a very high needs baby. She doesn't sleep well, has reflux and is on medication, had some other issues that required many dr appt to test(which is sgtressful becasue we only have one car and we live on an island.) She is relatively healthy other than the reflux issues. She just got over RSV and that was an added challenge.
On top of that I am on a special diet to help her reflux and I miss eating food. I am having a hard time cooking for my family because nothing ever sounds appetizing. I don't fit into any of my clothes yet, so I am stuck in a rut with wearing pjs and my husbands t shirts.
All this and my husband is set to deploy very soon. I have no family in this area and only one friend who is not much in the way of Christian encouragement. I have a lot of family lined up to come see me and I know that will help.
I am really just having a hard time remembering to be joyful and patient with my children. Any advice on what to read that would put me in a better mindset and encourage me through this difficult time.
My First is almost 2 and he is challenging in normal 2 year old ways. Climbing on things, taking this out of places and putting them in other places, not listening, whining.... normal stuff.
But my baby girl is sooooo frustrating. She is a very high needs baby. She doesn't sleep well, has reflux and is on medication, had some other issues that required many dr appt to test(which is sgtressful becasue we only have one car and we live on an island.) She is relatively healthy other than the reflux issues. She just got over RSV and that was an added challenge.
On top of that I am on a special diet to help her reflux and I miss eating food. I am having a hard time cooking for my family because nothing ever sounds appetizing. I don't fit into any of my clothes yet, so I am stuck in a rut with wearing pjs and my husbands t shirts.
All this and my husband is set to deploy very soon. I have no family in this area and only one friend who is not much in the way of Christian encouragement. I have a lot of family lined up to come see me and I know that will help.
I am really just having a hard time remembering to be joyful and patient with my children. Any advice on what to read that would put me in a better mindset and encourage me through this difficult time.
