ppl are awesome arent they!!
FWIW, when we bought DD2 home, DD1 coped the best out of all of us! she took to the big sister roll like a fish to water and it was a very long while before we started noticing signs of jealousy. even then they arent major things.
she didnt relaps into nappies, she didnt scream and fuss for our attention when we were looking after the baby, but she sureloved to help out!
it'll be amazing hun, u wait and see
We went out the week before and got DS to choose a present for his new sister, and there was a present waiting for him from her at the hospital.
I was really careful to meet DS in the hallway and we all walked in to meet the new baby together. I didn't want him to feel he was replaced... but that he was a part of welcoming a new addition to our family.
He is the most delightful big brother - sure they quarrel but there are no jealousy issues. I guess preperation (making him wait for things before baby arrives etc) and ensuring his routine doesn't change too much all helped I think.
I got told all of those things too and it really scared me. Gosh some people just like to point out the negatives but the positives outweigh them by a mile.
DD adored her brother from the first time she met him. My biggest problem was making sure he didn't get smothered to death by her hugs and kisses. She didn't go back to nappies or stop sleeping and in fact I think it made her grow up a little bit as she wanted to be the 'big girl' and not 'the baby' anymore. It really is awesome! And even if your DD is a little jealous then that is completely normal and understandable and won't last long, I bet they will be the best of friends
DD1 actually progressed with the TT'ing and went into knickers all day
DD1 is absolutely besotted by her little sister and gives her the best kisses and cuddles
DH and DD1 wrapped a present together for DD1 to give to DD2 when she was born, and gee she was a proud big sister when she gave it to her
DD1 get genuinely sad when DD2 is upset
DD1 tells DD2 it will all be ok A.... when she is upset
DD1 is helpful and loves being involved, opening the nappy bin, picking up her dummy, singing songs to her
DD1 was very impressed when DD2 gave her a present the day she was born, and special little gifts each time she came in (ie colouring book and crayons)
Loved the moment when DD1 met DD2, looking at her in the isolette, we opened the door and she put her hand in and held her hand..... awwwwwwwwwwww
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