wow Antheia, I just read all of the posts here! You poor thing, isn't it frustrating when you tell people how helpless you feel and that you think their behaviour isn't normal and they don't believe you.
I think Trish's suggestions of a weekly date with daddy is an excellent idea. Even if it is to go for a walk or drive on his day off to get the paper or something else.
Our DD was 8 when we told her I was pregnant, and even though she was old enough for us to communicate that things wouldn't change, she was still a little apprehensive. We tried to include her as much as possible with all things baby related (Not saying that you're not) we got a copy of up the duff, mainly for the measurements along the side of the book so she could see how long the baby was each week. One week we even gave her a bag of microwave popcorn and said this is how heavy the baby is this week.
We subscribed to emails with details of what the baby was growing this week.
She also was moved to the bigger spare room, and got a makeover. Instead of a makeover, maybe a new lamp or something else inexpensive?
She came shopping with us when we looked at change tables as well, and she bought a special outfit from target for the baby to wear home from hospital. Problem was that she got a bigger than needed size, but it was still her choice.
We got her a digital camera and wrapped it up, and when she arrived at the hospital for the first time, we gave it to her and told her it was from her baby brother. She absolutely loves the camera, and takes so many photo's it's not funny!
Maybe a lot of daddy daugther one on one time, then slowly start talking about the baby, how she will have to show the baby how to hold a fork, while you guys are eating. Does she think the baby will like banana as much as she does, when he is old enough to eat?
Just had another thought about the reward chart, what if you let her pick the items that go in the box for her to choose from? Don't know if that will help any?
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