Does anyone else have kids that are close in age

well, mine are two years apart, so I had a little bit more breathing room, but I can say it gets easier as they get older. My oldest is a little over 2 1/2 and the youngest just turned 7 months. As your oldest gets older, and more independent, and your younger one gets past any fussy stage, it will get easier. Right now, it's the easiest it has been for me. Even though we are finishing up potty training the oldest, and the youngest is learning how to crawl. My oldest helps out alot. IF the baby wakes up, and I can't get to him yet, the older one will go in there and talk to him, "read" him a story, and tickle him, then he'll come back to me with reports, (Ie, the baby is happy mommy!, Or I made him smile!, or He's crying, he's sad!) My oldest son will also go and get diapers, find the pacifier and get a toy for his little brother. Also, they are beggining to "play" together, which is nice. I have a friend whom has two boys as well, she got pregnant with the second, when the first was 4 months old. SHe said initially it was very difficult, but once the youngest hit 6-7 months it got easier. Now the two boys play together all day. SHe also, potty trained them both about the same time. (the oldest was almost three, the youngest was a litte over 2). They like the same toys, books and movies. SO in that aspect I could see how it would be much easier as they get older. Don't worry, it won't be too much longer and they'll grow up a bit more.

I had all my kiddies close 10 9 8 6 4 2 1 and expecting #8 in Aug.....I would have to say I did a crazy thing, and that there are so many days I would Love to pull my hair out esp when they fight and carry on. But I just keep trying with the positive attitude telling myself they are going to grow and when they do I know I'm going to miss it! That's what seems to work for me =) I wish you the very best with your 2 young children Stacy

My children are now 5,7 on Saturday, and 8 years. Not as close as yours but still close. Once you get your children pass the diapers stage it does get easier. I wouldn't say that it is smooth flying but it does get easier.

I can understand the stress you would be going through now, becuase the 2 are still babies, wearing pampers and seeking whole attention. My aunty had such kids amost the same age range with yours. It wasnt easy for her, until she got a nanny who help her out. Now the kids are about 5yrs and 4yrs, and the stress has greatly reduced. You may have to employ a nanny to reduce burn out. Cheers.