On Being a Parent - A 2nd Time

I would have thought having been there, done that, expecting my second child would be a no brainer. Not the case. This pregnancy has been so different, but I have taken all the differences pretty well, I think. Okay, I got a little upset with the massive break outs on my face the first 4 mo and now I am not happy to say that my stomach is already bigger at 27 weeks than it was at 40 weeks with #1. A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. Even though I now know what to expect about the delivery, I am not freaking out about that either.


However, when I start thinking about bringing home baby boy, I can't wrap my mind around what to expect. Now, I am not worried about what to expect with a baby. I know I can handle dirty diapers, middle of the night feedings, fevers, spit up etc. etc. etc. I am even pretty confident that Brent and I will be able to help Claire adjust to being a big sister. What I can't wrap my head around is what having 2 - at the same time. What does that look like? Feel like? How does anything else get done? What is it going to be like running errands, making it to church, trying to eat, sleep, have an adult conversation?


Then again, don't worry. I am not stressing out over here or having some type of panic attack. I have full confidence that I can handle all that is coming my way. I am excited about what the future holds for our family. I just can't picture it.