tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post5275812382702119946..comments2023-05-27T12:00:17.547-04:00Comments on Far More Than Rubies: Motherhood the Second TimeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-81953023249278847712013-03-06T17:18:33.095-05:002013-03-06T17:18:33.095-05:00While I knew a little bit about the struggled with...While I knew a little bit about the struggled with Sophia, I want to tell you that I never would have guessed it if you hadn't told me. You are always the picture of grace and patience and I'm in awe of how awesome you are as a momma to two. I sure do miss you!!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553969552982965734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-24169020211638801792013-03-01T22:57:24.282-05:002013-03-01T22:57:24.282-05:00As a mama of five, I can tell you that from 1 to 2...As a mama of five, I can tell you that from 1 to 2 was my hardest transition EVER! (And mine were 3 years, 3 months apart!) It was even harder than my 13 month spacing (adoption to 36 weeker.) <br /><br />My 2nd was my first refluxer too. If you ever have another refluxer you will pick up on it much, much quicker and already know some tricks. <br /><br />Hang in there! ~Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230536074911720764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-26723995185528962422013-03-01T17:33:59.499-05:002013-03-01T17:33:59.499-05:00You're amazing. You're my hero! You're...You're amazing. You're my hero! You're one of my very best friends and I love you more than you know! And you're doing an amazing job! Alison Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129368027614483327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-83605101813506782472013-03-01T10:30:30.532-05:002013-03-01T10:30:30.532-05:00I'll be praying for you, Brittney. I apprecia...I'll be praying for you, Brittney. I appreciate your honesty in this post, and have often thought about the fact that it must be hard having two little ones with your family in the States. I hope it gets better very soon...sending hugs to you!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539589195254206189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-29939746085686791112013-02-28T10:12:36.290-05:002013-02-28T10:12:36.290-05:00First off, virtual cyber acrossthepond hugs to YOU...First off, virtual cyber acrossthepond hugs to YOU! I am a firm believer that transitioning from the first kid to the 2nd kid is the HARDEST. And if it doesn't hit some people at the newborn stage, you can bet your bottom dollar it'll hit them at some point. My two were opposite, my oldest was my trouble-newborn/infant. He was so demanding, never slept, had reflux/milk allergies, self weaned waaaaay too early for his own good, et cetera. Thankfully, he outgrew it all and has really been a pretty easy toddler and preschooler. Now, my 2nd born was a piece of cake. She slept. She was happy. Little angel, etc. And now that she's almost 2 1/2? Lordamercy she's a spitfire with plenty of drama to keep me guessing. SO, all of that to say....<br /><br />Hang in there! She will outgrow all of this eventually and there is NOTHING wrong with feeling the way you have. You are so absolutely right, not everything is sunshine and roses. It's tough and it's hard, and it's downright nitty gritty some days. And KUDOS to you for sharing the grit along with the sunshine. It's refreshing in the midst of the sugar coated super-fabulous-wondermom blogs that seem to 'ere abound. ;)<br />LeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360378882035668129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-44187456888846834272013-02-28T09:11:29.746-05:002013-02-28T09:11:29.746-05:00I had the same experience with motherhood the seco...I had the same experience with motherhood the second time around. Mine too are really close in age and totally different. It was so hard! Glad I wasn't the only one. I hear when they are able to play together things get really easy. Katie Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624218149461236252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-48924969020446419492013-02-28T08:00:05.660-05:002013-02-28T08:00:05.660-05:00I totally understand. I had so many issues with G...I totally understand. I had so many issues with Georgia that I wondered if I was depressed (I wasn't) because I didn't seem to be as happy as every blog mom was. Her first 7 weeks were hard come to find out I don't deal with change very well. It seemed everything I did with her never worked and once I had an "issue" figured out something new would pop up. It was really hard for me!Emily Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926813451962663598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534994551990168596.post-8788785299672910072013-02-28T06:05:29.086-05:002013-02-28T06:05:29.086-05:00Thank you for your honesty, Brittney. I'm so g...Thank you for your honesty, Brittney. I'm so glad that things are looking up now!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07762140586290266829noreply@blogger.com