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[quote=Anonymous]This was the hardest stage for me and we have the same age gap. Once baby was closer to 12 or 18 months, it became easier because he could move around and they started to play and interact even more.

In terms of tips, I would sleep train and/or drop the overnight feeding as soon as you can. My second was not a great sleeper (and my older one went through a spell of bad sleeping around age 3.5) and so for months I would be in bed for 7-8 hours at a stretch, but exhausted because the sleep was interrupted at least once if not more per night. It's really hard. Get over that hump and things will start to feel a lot better.

When DH is traveling and you have both, set a timer or otherwise be strict on deadlines for the evening routine. Dinner can only take so long. I would bathe them together, shorten baby's routine and get him to bed, spend some time with your older, and then get older one to bed. Time with your older can be productive too. She can help pick out her clothes for the a.m., or set out breakfast dishes, or help load the dishwasher.

Keep lists on your phone. Part of my feelings of being overwhelmed came from trying to keep too many things in my head at once. DH and I have an app for shopping needs with shared lists for each store (grocery, drugstore, Costco). We have amazon prime and any needs go straight into the cart for immediate purchase or near-term purchase. I have a running list of to-dos, anywhere from buy some kid a birthday present to figure out nanny's holiday schedule. Knowing that I wrote it down helps me relax - it won't be forgotten, so I can focus on work when I'm at work, kids when I'm home, and then deal with the issue after bedtime.

Good luck! Really, in another six months to a year things will be great. [/quote]

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