It's more like two full time jobs without question. All life outside of the liter is put on hold. Nothing else matter and that's that. Showers, errands, any appointments outside of an emergency is put on hold. Sleeping with one eye open. It's a fun, crazy sleep deprived time. Even though mom does the work, you have to clean everything and make sure that everything is perfect every minute.
As soon as they get mobile it gets harder, not easier. One is gaining more/less. One foot of nails can't get cut, one is being pushes aside and when you try to let him get an extra meal he wants to sleep or mom won't stop cleaning him. You can be a pro and you will still second guess yourself. They're a living soul that you bring into the world. You have to be there for them. |