I'm starting to get concerned as to how my ds is going to cope with the new baby. I'm not due til Aug 27th and he'll be 17 mths then. Do any of ya'll have kids that close in age? How did they do? My mom says that he's gonna be a little stinker. He's a mommas boy, thats why I'm thinking he might get jealous. Idk how to prepare him for his little sister. With his older brother and sister its easy to help them cope. We just take them out and do something with them seperately so they know that the baby isn't replacing them. Anyway, I'm rambling. If anyone has any experience with siblings close in age or any advice it would be much appreciated.
congratulations!
my sisters kids are that age difference and its fine, the main thing is that its harder to parent, when the two little ones go in different directions or have lots of needs for attention, but it can be done. I think you willl do fine, your a concientious mother, :)
My first 2 are 19 months apart and when my second arrived my oldest had no issues what so ever. I tried to include him in every thing I did with the baby so he wouldn't feel neglected (like "helping" with diaper changes, picking out clothes, etc.) They are 3.5 and 4 know and best buds. Take lots of pictures because time will fly!
not sure. mine will be 22 months apart but i think DD will do good with DS. She loves other "babies" and does great when she is around our friends 7 month old Preemie. Just include him in the things u do with the baby (changing, playing, baths, feeding, etc) and make sure you still spent quality time with just him
My first two are 13 months apart and they were great together. Now they will be 7 and 6 this fall and their personalities are very different but they love each other very much and take care of each other- like when they are playing outside if one gets hurt the others goes and checks on them
There will certainly be some jelousy but that is completely normal. I was absolutely terrified! My DS just turned 2 when I had his baby brother. For the first week or so he was a bit hostile and wasn't very happy about the baby. But it didn't take long for that to change to protectiveness and love. They adore eachother and have a very special bond. Big brother is never mean anymore unless someone is messing with "his baby" he says, lol. :) It will work out great! Don't worry. Be sure to let him help a lot with the baby and make him feel involved. Good luck!
after giving birth
- Nihhusa
on May. 18, 2012 at 5:12 PM