Siblings

sandbar517

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  A and H, 3 yo twin girls

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  It will be very close to their 4th birthday

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc  My biggest worry is that it'll be twins again!!  I'm so hopeful that the OB will do an early ultrasound to check      Mostly my worries are more about the pregnancy.  I remember how much being pregnant wiped me out, and I'm worried about how I'll keep up with two 3 year olds while feeling like crap!  Oh, I guess I am worried about this baby feeling left out as they all get older, especially if it's another girl.  

4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  They love their baby dolls and fawn over their 16 month old cousin, so I'm just excited to watch them be helpful big sisters and watch all three grow up together.

atreestump86

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
June, 17 months, girl
2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  
2 years 1 month
3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 
Jealousy....she gets really possessive of mama when I hold a baby or watch someone else's baby. She had been really into holding, playing with, and pretending to change her baby dolls lately so maybe she suspects something's up ❤️
4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  

 Having a sibling! I grew up an only child (2 half brothers who were 18 and 22 years older than me) and I always dreamed of having a brother or sister, no matter how imperfect it may be at times! Excited for June to have a built in friend

sourapple1784

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
I won't put their names out there but their ages and genders are as follows: 14 (boy), 11 (girl), 7 (girl)

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.   
They will be 15, 11, and 8 when new baby arrives

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 

The oldest won't care too much but the girls will be thrilled with a new baby brother or sister. 

4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  

I can't wait to see my girls step in to the big sister roll. My son is already a good big brother but he's a teen and is currently only interested in his cell phone and PS4

ninja_and_roo

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
N & N, 7 & 5, both girls

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  
8 & 6

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 
Not really, they are both in school now and are pretty self sufficient. My younger daughter adores babies so I'm excited to see her interact.

4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  
I am personally excited to go through the entire baby experience again. My fiancé will be a first time father although he's already amazing with our girls. My younger daughter is beyond excited to be a big sister so I'm looking forward to watching them all grow together. 

SuperNerd42

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  Two kids, DD1 will be 6 in November, DD2 will be 1 in October.

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  DD1 will be 6, DD2 will be 18 months

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc  My only fear is the age gap between DD2 and this LO. 2U2 will be interesting! Fortunately DD1 is an amazing big sister- she has been a tremendous help with DD2 and I'm sure she will be the same this time around.

4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  I'm so excited for the crazy new dynamic we are going to have. DH and I are going to have to switch from man to zone coverage, but we'll figure this out! There will be some chaos and drama I'm sure, but a lot of fun and love too.

marg81

Another cloth diaper mommy , but we cheat and use a liner that can be trashed or flushed or composted. Reminds me of a dryer sheet comes on a big roll rip off and lay in diaper ,snap and go.

rowboat4

marg81 said:

Another cloth diaper mommy , but we cheat and use a liner that can be trashed or flushed or composted. Reminds me of a dryer sheet comes on a big roll rip off and lay in diaper ,snap and go.

We used those for a bit but when DD started moving around more they would just get all bunched up in the diaper and not really do what they were supposed to do. 

Pearlvirus

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  Two girls ages 1 and 3.

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  Older will have just turned 4 and the younger will be almost exactly 2.5.

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc My two are 19m apart so I'm excited to see what a reasonable spacing feels like, lol. Though we experienced hardly any jealousy last time (maybe due to spacing) and I'm nervous this time my younger is going to have a hard time not being the baby. She is by personality more attached than my older ever was too.
 
4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  My two are super excited for a baby! They have 2mo cousin and are obsessed! They keep asking when we get our 'next baby'? I haven't told them anything yet. And won't for a while because my 3 is super chatty and as soon as she knows, the whole world knows!

sparkymcgeee

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
I have a DD, Elizabeth, 6 and I have a DS, Isaac, 4. 
2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  
Elizabeth will be 7 and Isaac will be 5 shortly after the baby is born.
3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 
No. They have wanted a baby to join for a while. They know about my loss from April and they took it just as hard. They will be amazing. I'm more worried about our cat. 
4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  
Just seeing them with him/her honestly. They will be great. I'm freaking out because of the baby stage again but they will dote on this baby like nothing else. 

Cerisrichard

Pearlvirus said:

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  Two girls ages 1 and 3.

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  Older will have just turned 4 and the younger will be almost exactly 2.5.

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc My two are 19m apart so I'm excited to see what a reasonable spacing feels like, lol. Though we experienced hardly any jealousy last time (maybe due to spacing) and I'm nervous this time my younger is going to have a hard time not being the baby. She is by personality more attached than my older ever was too.
 
4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  My two are super excited for a baby! They have 2mo cousin and are obsessed! They keep asking when we get our 'next baby'? I haven't told them anything yet. And won't for a while because my 3 is super chatty and as soon as she knows, the whole world knows!

Welcome! Your two are the exact same age as mine. I have two boys and think I'll be due 5/5! Will be interesting having 3 under 5!

Pearlvirus

The first thing my husband said when I told him the test was positive was: we're crazy aren't we?!?

Cerisrichard

This was a surprise for us, though we had planned to start trying for another after Christmas. We are thrilled though! & a bit crazy lol!

heelsidehero

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
DS (H) just turned 2

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here. he'll be 2yrs 8 mo

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 
Worried about transition to toddler bed. We won't be making the switch until he tries to climb out of the crib but I have a feeling it will be around the time of the new baby. 
4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  

H loves babies and I'm excited for him to have someone to play with. Worried about jealousy though!

edit: my math was off. H will be 2yr 8 mo not 9 mo

roomsu

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
2 boys! 4 and 2, t and e

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  
5 and 3
3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 
Worried that my tough boys will slow down and be gentle with a new baby. Mostly I know they will be awesome. 
4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  
I love the way the boys do everything together. I can't wait for another awesome little person to join in!

zaclina

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
DD is 22mo

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  
2 and a half yrs

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 
right now honestly focused on baby stickiness, she doesn't know yet and won't for a while. I guess a part is concerned about the jealous factor as DD does not enjoy other kids being held by me. 

4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  
I'm kinda pumped about the timing since mother and MIL are both basically retired so maybe I will be able to schedule alone time w both kids?!?!  Maybe?!  At least that is the bubble I'm in right now   

jessnoel89

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
C is my 19 month old son

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  
He'll be two

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 
There's always a concern. He's very gentle though and loving so I think he'll be ok. I'm having a harder time with it I think. I love the time he and I spend together so I feel a bit guilty that it's gonna change.

4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  
I can't wait to see them grow up together. I'm sure it won't be long until the mischief begins!

emilybmomtobeof3

1. Sibling‘s name, age, gender.  
Tyler, 4.5, boy
Hailey 16 months, girl

2. How old the sibling(s) will be when the new baby is here.  
Tyler will be 5 when the baby comes. Hailey will be almost 2 if not 2 depending on if this baby sticks to their due date. 

3. Any stresses about how the siblings will interact or transitions etc 
I think Tyler will be good. He has asked for a brother, although he has also asked for an older brother... clearly he doesn't get how this works.  Hailey is more of a wild card. She is a blonde, curly haired, blue eyed, diva with loads of personality.  She enjoys her attention and will probably be less forgiving. 

4. Things you are the most excited to experience with the new baby and sibling(s).  
I'm super excited to see Tyler teach Hails about being an older sibling. 

emilybmomtobeof3

@ivyvines6 I'm a dance teacher and my daughter was also a May baby in 2016. Just plan ahead and get the choreo done and taught in April. The sub can run the dance for a few weeks. My studio had their recital in the first week of June and my son was in the recital so I couldn't miss it anyway, lol. I was able to get back into the classroom at least to watch my students for their last class before the recital and I went to dress rehearsal.  By that point, they should know the dance so you don't really need to demonstrate, just watch and correct.