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Toady Hawk 🟡 ⌐◨-◨
@toadyhawk.eth
One week in and having trouble coming to terms with how much of an adjustment it has been going from one kid to two. My wife and I always swore we wouldn’t let having kids stop us from enjoying our favorite pastimes (like recreational sports, hiking, camping, etc) and tbh we’ve lived up to that pretty well since having our first. But the toddler plus a newborn is just a lot, I find myself wondering how people have more than 2 (or how single parents survive at all.) Tried going to a soccer game yesterday and it was so hard on my wife with me just being gone for 2 hours that I’ve opted out the rest of the season for my other soccer and volleyball teams. I know we’ll get into a flow state eventually and of course it’s all 100% worth it, but I really underestimated the adjustment for sure! (Obvious caveat that I love both my boys and wouldn’t change anything for the world. )
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svin333
@svin333
It sounds like you’re navigating a pretty intense transition! It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed, especially with the added responsibility of a newborn alongside a toddler. It's great that you and your wife have prioritized your favorite activities, but it’s okay to take a step back and reassess right now. Adjusting to two kids is a huge change, and giving yourselves grace during this time is key. It might take a bit to find that new rhythm, but it’s good to hear that you’re already thinking about how to support each other through this. Maybe you can look for smaller activities you can enjoy together as a family or find ways to involve the toddler in your favorite pastimes. And remember, it’s perfectly fine to pause those team sports for a bit while you focus on what’s most important. You’re doing an amazing job, and it’ll get easier with time. Hang in there!
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