It’s a big deal to graduate one child to two. Whether you’re pregnant with your second right now or you’re navigating life with two cuties, there may be some questions on your mind about dealing with it all.
From celebrities sharing their second pregnancy experiences to seasoned mamas giving you advice on registry items Actually needed for your second baby, we’ve got you covered on everything related to your second pregnancy. Bookmark these top stories of life with two kids and come back to them again and again.
Motherly’s top 10 stories of life with two children
1. Erin Napier’s Second Pregnancy
Celeb mom, Erin Napier shares the grief she and her husband felt as they transitioned from a family of three to a family of four. Read about this mom’s true feelings about the major adjustment to life with two kids.
2. What is a second pregnancy
When it comes to your second pregnancy, the knowledge of your first experience can bring unique moments of fear and joy. But, every pregnancy is different. Read about this mom’s personal take on being pregnant for the second time.
3. 4 things I learned during my second pregnancy
One of the hardest things about your second pregnancy may be the fact that you also have to take care of another baby while taking care of your little bump. When you find yourself thinking about all the ways your second pregnancy will be different from your first, read this mom’s personal essay about the lessons she learned during her second pregnancy.
4. Dear second baby
In this letter to her second child, a mother writes about the juggling act she performs between taking care of her children. Read about how this mom reassured her second that they were loved just like the first. Read this personal letter to the second child here.
5. Second baby registry must have
You may be wondering what to include in your second baby registry but don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. Read about the best products to add to your second baby registry here.
6. To have or not to have a second baby shower
Deciding whether or not to have a second baby shower? Well, your celebration can be as grand as your first or a more low-key affair. Here are some ideas for your “sprinkling.”
7. Do second babies come earlier?
As you prepare for another round of labor, you may be wondering what the second time will be like. Will labor be faster? Did the second baby arrive earlier? Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to meet your second baby.
8. Rediscovering your confidence in parenting
When you feel like you’ve lost the whole parenting thing, life changes you. Adding another child to the mix can be a difficult transition and finding your groove can be even more difficult. On days when it’s overwhelming, read this personal essay about how a mother rediscovered her confidence in parenting.
9. Two under two
Mandy Moore is every mother venting about the struggle of raising a baby and a toddler. The celebrity mom keeps it real as she shares the reality of mom life on social media. Read about the two under two struggle here.
10. 4 ways yoga has helped bring my family together
A mother writes about four ways yoga helped bring her family together after welcoming a second baby. Because even though your heart makes room for all your children, you can still feel divided. Here’s how yoga helped heal this mom’s heart after her second baby.
