Baby number 2

I get it, I was just in your shoes a few months ago. I wondered how I would do this. How would I mother a toddler and a new baby? Would I have the patience? Would I remember how to change a newborn’s diaper? How would I survive on such little sleep again, with two children? Would I be able to love this baby as much as I love my toddler? I was full of so many questions and so much fear. Here are a few essentials when preparing for baby number 2 and how to prep for the second time around.

During the second pregnancy, I scoured Pinterest for baby number 2 checklists, but they fell short. Here's 5 things I WISH I would have done earlier!

I remember coming home with my second child – my only daughter – and I looked at my son and my new baby and wondered what in the world did I get myself into. Having our first child went well, but going from 1 to 2 kids felt like a whole new ball game with … How to Go from 1 to 2 Kids Without Going Crazy Read More »

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Caring for a newborn is a never ending learning experience and these 10 things I did differently with baby number 2 made my life so much easier.

The Shepard’s family baby number 2 announcement photo shoot was everything and more, but more importantly how cute little Vinny was in his Big Bro sweater!! 😭 Swipe to the last picture to see my favorite photo of Vinny smelling the flowers 🌸🫶🏽

Pregnant, again?! Find out what to expect the second time, and check out these 8 Pregnancy Tips For Baby Number Two.

The Shepard’s family baby number 2 announcement photo shoot was everything and more, but more importantly how cute little Vinny was in his Big Bro sweater!! 😭 Swipe to the last picture to see my favorite photo of Vinny smelling the flowers 🌸🫶🏽

What a difference a previous pregnancy makes! Get a peek behind the humor and truth of being a second time mom.

Adding a new baby to the family is an exciting thing, but it can be a bit hard for a toddler who has never experienced it before. One great way to help your little one adjust to sharing you with a new baby is to let him be your "helper".

Roses are red, Violets are blue, We're expecting baby number 2.

Ready for planning baby number 2? Here a mom of four talks you through what you need to consider

The Shepard’s family baby number 2 announcement photo shoot was everything and more, but more importantly how cute little Vinny was in his Big Bro sweater!! 😭 Swipe to the last picture to see my favorite photo of Vinny smelling the flowers 🌸🫶🏽

Preparing for your second baby is totally different to preparing for your first. Add these simple things to do before baby number 2 arrives to your list to ensure you make the most of the time you have before your second baby arrives.

At 31 weeks I figure I should start thinking about my before second baby to do list. Here are some items that I want to get done before #2 arrives

If i could i wouldve had my third baby 2 years apart like my first and second it was so much easier when they were smaller. A bigger age gap is difficult

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