Am I Nuts?!

[DancingQueen]

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^^^^thankfully my husband has a good job as well with the hospital, so that was a big factor too....my job has been super supportive & flexible through this time in my life, so I am definitely grateful for that.

[feather]

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Congrats, well done!

[Kamal]

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Congrats Karen, getting them back-to-back is the way to go imho. We've just got Rayna this past October and we're already talking about the next one.

[thebanned1]

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Congrats Karen, getting them back-to-back is the way to go imho. We've just got Rayna this past October and we're already talking about the next one.

had no idea you're a dad too... congrats

[KiwiTollway]

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A good flexible job for both parents makes things easier. Also, find people either in your family or in your community who've raised kids (like, did a good job at it too... lol), love them, and are willing to help out. That's what we did. Our neighbors are like aunts & uncles to our kids now. They don't just babysit, they cook us meals and have gotten so close to our family they'll clean or do laundry for us as well (she's a stay at home mom who just enjoys kids). It's kind of like the "good ole days" maybe like in the 1950s?, where people really helped young families out. People had nannies that were like family back then, even stay at home moms had them. You have to put your "we can do it all" pride aside and open up to help though, which was hard for us in the beginning.

Two is definitely doable for a two-parent family, 3 is a bit more of an adjustment. (hey, these pics y'all posted are adorable!) They say 3 years apart are ideal for harmony in the family... but everyone experiences challenges -- part of maturing. We're lucky we live in a really good area full of good people though, not full of transients or crime infested. Your son will feel jealous from time to time, but soon he'll have a playmate and love it... you'll get to see him take a leadership role, it's fantastic!! All good, you'll see!!! Your news makes me want to have another... haha Best time in your life!!!

[DancingQueen]

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Congratulations!! Not nuts at all. I'm raising my sisters kids, she passed away 5 yrs ago in a car accident. I was unprepared for how much work it is, and I had lots of cousins and siblings. Being one of the younger siblings in my family, I guess everyone else did most of the work and took care of me. So taking care of children (or anyone) is rather new to me, but I love it. I have less time to take care of myself (the way I used to), but I believe this is one of the greatest jobs on earth and it's only for as long as they're needy little kids, so I don't mind. Kids keep you truthful and humble. They just lay things out for you and give you a new perspective on everything... especially kindness, I've found. If you're irritable, overwhelmed, or resentful, your kids will end up being kind of bratty I think, because they require alot of thoughtful, kind interaction and self sacrifice -- not everyone is cut out for. JMO Enjoy!! Blessing on it's way!!

I somehow didn't see this comment earlier......that is so sad what happend to your sister, but so incredibly admirable of you. Stepping in to raise her children is a truly beautiful selfless act of love & kindness.

[DancingQueen]

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Congrats Karen, getting them back-to-back is the way to go imho. We've just got Rayna this past October and we're already talking about the next one.

omg I love that name!
we started talking about it when Brodie was about 4/5 months old.....decided if it happend by the time he was 2, it was meant to be

[unkle]

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Congratulations Karen, Awesome pic.
All the best for you and family.

[KiwiTollway]

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I somehow didn't see this comment earlier......that is so sad what happend to your sister, but so incredibly admirable of you. Stepping in to raise her children is a truly beautiful selfless act of love & kindness.

Nice of you to say, but I've always loved them & they're my flesh & blood so it comes naturally to take good care of them... they are part of her that still here. I'm just honored she wanted them to go to us. You'll be fine!!

[DIDI]

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Congratulations. !!

[Huggie Smiles]

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yay - Congrats. two under two is gonna be hard work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cute pix.

[DancingQueen]

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Thanks again everyone!

[Kamal]

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had no idea you're a dad too... congrats

Thanks Dom

omg I love that name!

Thanks, yea she's just as cute as her name (at least I think so ) - here she is on her 3rd month b'day (just a few days ago)

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[Garrick]

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congrats karen! i'm excited for ya!!

kamal - she's cute! and looking inquisitve.

[floridaorange]

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She's a beauty Kamal and look at all that hair wow! My son looked pretty jondisy still at 3 months . Congrats bro!