My first 2 were 25 months apart and I had very similar concerns. My main concern was how DD1 was going to cope with another little person in the house. Unfortunately she didn't cope very well for the first few months. She was quite naughty and rejected me big time (prefered her Dad and still does). However she got over it and my girls play wonderfully together now (19 months down the track). A new baby didn't change my DD's great sleeping habits at all and she is exceptional with her speech (speaks 2 languages). Currently we have a 4 week old and life is very up and down for all of us but we'll get through it.
Things that I found that helped:
Dont try and do too much in a day.
Always spend time with your toddler when bub is asleep
Give bub to your partner and do bath or bed time with your toddler
Engage your partners help (they need to help a bit more initially)
If you have rules don't let them go by the way side
When you are tending to bub engage your toddlers help or talk to them whilst you are changing a nappy or feeding.
Take 10 mins every couple of hours for yourself
Always explain to your toddler why you can't help them at that moment if you are busy with the baby. They understand more than we think
Have quiet/sleep time at the same time most days. But don't expect all your child to go to sleep at the same time, you'll just get upset
Don't take rejection personally they soon come back to you
Eventually you'll get into a groove as family unit and all will be sweet. Goodluck
Last edited by BekZ; August 5th, 2009 at 01:25 PM.
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