Is Going From One to Two Kids Easier Than Zero to One?
Sun Feb 01 2026
What really changes after your second baby?
In this episode, I'm sharing an honest look at the transition from one child to two - what surprised me, what felt easier, what felt harder, and what I'm doing differently this time around.
My girls are almost 1 and almost 3, and while I feel like we're (maybe?) finding a rhythm, the shift from one to two kids has rocked our world. I went into it hoping 1–2 would be easier than 0–1, and today I'm reflecting on where I actually landed.
I'm answering your questions and sharing my personal experience caring for a newborn and toddler as a full time SAHM. Here's what we'll get into:
Managing the demands of a two little kids simultaneously How love expands (and looks different) with each child What changed the second time around? Cloth diapering, cosleeping, weaning What stayed the same as I became a mom of two? Early homeschool thoughts Navigating sibling dynamics and boundaries Marriage & intimacy in the postpartum period Motherhood keeps teaching me that I *can* adapt, expand, and meet each new challenge as it comes - one season at a time.
I'd love to hear from you. What shifted for you as your family grew? What did you keep and what did you let go of?
If this episode resonated, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me a message. It means so much!
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Connect with me on Instagram @carolineofenstein
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What really changes after your second baby? In this episode, I'm sharing an honest look at the transition from one child to two - what surprised me, what felt easier, what felt harder, and what I'm doing differently this time around. My girls are almost 1 and almost 3, and while I feel like we're (maybe?) finding a rhythm, the shift from one to two kids has rocked our world. I went into it hoping 1–2 would be easier than 0–1, and today I'm reflecting on where I actually landed. I'm answering your questions and sharing my personal experience caring for a newborn and toddler as a full time SAHM. Here's what we'll get into: Managing the demands of a two little kids simultaneously How love expands (and looks different) with each child What changed the second time around? Cloth diapering, cosleeping, weaning What stayed the same as I became a mom of two? Early homeschool thoughts Navigating sibling dynamics and boundaries Marriage & intimacy in the postpartum period Motherhood keeps teaching me that I *can* adapt, expand, and meet each new challenge as it comes - one season at a time. I'd love to hear from you. What shifted for you as your family grew? What did you keep and what did you let go of? If this episode resonated, please share it with a friend, leave a review, or send me a message. It means so much! ------------------------- Connect with me on Instagram @carolineofenstein