thread: A new baby and DD - the guilt

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  1. #1

    Jul 2009
    Out North, Vic
    8,538

    hun, what you are feeling is 100% normal.
    I was worried about DD1 as she was only 15mths old, not sure how she would feel being so little with someone coming in and taking her mum away.
    I was worried that when she saw her in hospital she wouldn't like her but i had no reason to worry, the first time she saw her she fell in love, she looked so so proud and just patted her.

    I found whenever i wasn't feeding DD2 i would try and do something with DD1, if you get the chance aswell have some time with just her while DH has some time with bub.

    Good luck today...

  2. #2
    2014 BellyBelly RAK Recipient.

    Dec 2008
    Melbourne, VIC
    4,637

    On hun, I haven't been in your situation but I just wanted to say that I'm sure everything will fall into place just like a puzzle Remember that you are not just the only one gaining a little parson in your life, your gorgeous DD is gaining someone too and I'm sure she'll be so excited! I would just involve her as much as you can in your day to day tasks so your DD feels like she is contributing too, and that way everyone gets equal attention. GL with your inducement hunni, I hope all goes well! xxxxx

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Middle Victoria
    8,924

    For us, it wasn't perfect straightaway when baby 2 was born, and some days i wondered wth i had done. But now, i love seeing them start to play together. From about 4 months it really started to become enjoyable, as DS could give DD the interaction she was craving.

    best wishes as you prepare to meet your new little person

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Aug 2009
    Back in the bush Capital
    660

    I cried all the way to hospital when i had DS2 because I was so sad for DS1. Like you I felt so awful that he'd been the centre of our world and now it would all be different and that he wouldn't really understand (he was three days off turning two). He also spent lots of time on our bed, and my time in hospital was the first time I'd spent the night away from him. DS2 is 8 weeks now and while there's been some moments where it's been really hard for the most part DS1 loves his little brother. I try to spend as much time with him alone doing stuff as possible when DS2 is asleep or when some else has him, but more often than not DS1 asks where DS2 is and wants him to join us.

    So all perfectly normal, valid feelings. They WILL go away and you can enjoy your beautiful two children without feeling bad xx

    Good luck

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Aug 2010
    Gold Coast
    965

    Hi babe, I've been stalking I hope your Ok and you are holding your new precious bundle. Lots of love xxxx