Anyone with kids 20-24 months apart?

I am due with number 2 in March and my DS will be about 21 months old. I'm absolutely terrfied. We wanted this baby, it was planned; but now I'm panicking. I know everything is going to be fine, but I'm scared smurfless. We don't have any family around to help, so that is going to be tricky. I am lucky enough to be a stay at home mom; but DS doesn't sleep through the night yet and I'm terrified it's going to be a circus in this house when the new baby comes and we are all going to turn into sleep deprived zombie people of death.... okay that was a bit dramatic. Anyway, how did you ladies manage juggling your LO's that close together? How was it taking them both out in public? I don't want my son to miss out on park time and other outings just because of the new baby.... any advice would be awesome.

My kids are 19 months apart, to the day. It wasn't that hard. Sure there were some difficult moments but it wasn't that bad. I had no family around either due to me living in a different country and my husband deployed for a year when my son was 3 weeks old. I didn't have my license to drive around either. I managed. You just have to dive in head first. Don't stay inside because you have a newborn. The only way you're going to learn to make things work is by doing them and figuring things out.

Quoting P.K.C+Bean:" I am due with number 2 in March and my DS will be about 21 months old. I'm absolutely terrfied. We wanted ... [snip!] ... public? I don't want my son to miss out on park time and shopping just because of the new baby.... any advice would be awesome."

Mine are 22 months apart. I had a little freakout a little bit before the birth too. Honestly everything was fine. It took a little adjusting and re-learning how to do things differently, getting used to getting two kids in and out of the car all the time, etc. You just kind of find your way of doing things.

The best part is, my DD and my DS are like the best of friends. They are so close and they always play together. If DS (my youngest) is crying DD (my oldest) goes and comforts him, hugs him, tries to make him happy, etc.

Mines are a little younger i have a 17month old and due in 9 days with my second

I have 2 kids that are 16 months apart and am due in 2 weeks with number 3. My daughter and new son will be 21 months apart. It really isnt that bad if you try to get them on the same schedule. I managed having the newborn and taking my son to the park everyday.. took more organization but we managed. Dont be terrified you will work it out the way you need too... it took me about 2 weeks to get a good schedule for them. Now going from 2 to 3 i have to get this new baby on their schedule haha should be interesting. You will be just fine   Have confidence!!!

Thank you ladies very much you're all helping me feel better. I guess my biggest concern stems from the fact that I was a PPD mess with my son. I had it so bad. This time around I've kept a log of what contributed to my depression/anxiety and I plan on starting meds right away after this baby comes. I also plan on getting my placenta encapsulated. Anything to make sure the PPD monster doesn't come back. I know I can do it; there are so many moms out there that have it a gazillion times rougher, but I'm so nervous!! I never thought I could even have kids let alone be blessed with two.

My last 3 kids three kids are 18 months apart. I have tried to just keep a scheldule to kinda keep things organized. I didn't have help from anyone when I had my kids. Don't be scared, you will do fine just get out and do the same things you used to.

Quoting P.K.C+Bean:" Thank you ladies very much you're all helping me feel better. I guess my biggest concern stems from the ... [snip!] ... have it a gazillion times rougher, but I'm so nervous!! I never thought I could even have kids let alone be blessed with two."

I had really bad PPD after I had my first also. I was actually still dealing with it during my second pregnancy. After I gave birth, it was just gone. Just went away out of no where.

Quoting Jas ♥:" I had really bad PPD after I had my first also. I was actually still dealing with it during my second pregnancy. After I gave birth, it was just gone. Just went away out of no where."

That is very encouraging thank you! You certainly had your hands full. My DH is going back to green side with the marines for 3 years so I'm sure we will be facing another deployment again soon. I just hope it's not a year long like the last one. We've been blessed not to have faced a deployment with kids, yet. Thanks for sharing your story  

My oldest 2 are 22 months apart. I was lucky in that my oldest was a sweet boy..with a very easy going disposition. But you just learn what works for you and what does not.

My boys are 22 months apart and I did it with ZERO help so you can do it too, mama!
First thing, your older child will be sleeping through the night by then, so put that worry aside. Big brother was a big help with little brother, fetching pacifiers and always wanting to hold him... the only time I had an issue was when I was breastfeeding and my oldest wanted some attention... I learned to make sure that doors were shut to where he couldn't go and he had toys or a snack to keep him busy while I nursed. As far as sleeping arrangements, I got a bassinet for the baby and let my oldest keep his crib for a few more months, then he graduated to a "big boy" bed and gifted his crib to his baby brother, which he loved. And then I'd find him in the crib in the mornings, playing with the mobile, lol. Going in public really wasn't that difficult, get a carrier/wrap for the little one so you don't have to be lugging a carseat and holding a hand.
Everything will be fine! Good luck!

Quoting Mrs.Mud:" My boys are 22 months apart and I did it with ZERO help so you can do it too, mama! First thing, your ... [snip!] ... for the little one so you don't have to be lugging a carseat and holding a hand. Everything will be fine! Good luck!"

Thank you thank you thank you for your words of encouragement. That means a lot. I have the upmost respect for single moms and moms that are working, going to school, etc while raising their LO's. Ya'll dont get enough credit. All of these positive stories are making me feel so much better. I am still nursing DS as well, we've started the night weaning process and he's gotten a lot better. He was sleeping great all last week but the past two nights we've run into a little hiccup with the 3 am scream fest. I plan on having him weaned by the time he is 18 months. We both love BFing so much though idk about that hahha

My oldest two are 16 months apart and then my second and third are 21 months apart and it's crazy hectic but they also are like best friends.

my 3 kids are 14 months and 15 months apart and i survived  

my newphews are 10 months apart...

my youngest and the baby will be 14 months apart.
I know the feeeling .. im little scared myself but i think u will do just fine