So, I had my first break down.

Brewster

We just got home from the park (all 4 of us).  We were talking about how fun it was, trying to make a big deal.  Noah then said, "I love my daddy."  Followed by a "no love my mommy."  I burst into tears.  I was trying to fight it back, but couldn't.  Noah then ran over to me and hugged and kissed me.  He then told me that he loved me.  I feel so bad that I guilted him into that by crying.  I know it is normal.  I just don't want him to be mad at me b/c of Maren. 

femmegem

Aw, I'm sorry. FWIW after my little sister was born (we're 18 months apart) I refused to look at my mom for awhile. But I got over it and we're so close now.

ChicagoBaby

Awww..I'm sorry! That sounds rough..but he's just going through an adjustment and I am sure he will not remember any different in just a few days or weeks.

I'm impressed that you guys are already at the park! We haven't really taken Zoe out yet other than the pediatrician..

oparcm

Awww, you know that Noah loves you.  As Maren gets older, he be the super big brother and will not remember life without her.  It just takes time.  I must say when reading this post, there are some beautiful Nest babies.

MarchMom06

The first few weeks are so hard with you being PP & the adjustment of the first child. It gets easier, i promise!! Hugs.

Mrs.JDD

I had one of those moments when Claire was leaving the hospital after visiting me and wouldn't say goodbye or anything.  She just walked right out the door without looking at me.  She was also all about Daddy for a few days, and it killed me...she is such a mama's girl normally.  It's only been two weeks, but she's pretty much back to normal, and has been since a couple of days after we got home from the hospital.  Hang in there

Brideofranken

omigod, brew. That was the single hardest part of bring home the baby. She would just stand back and stare at me but never come near me, or watch me feed the baby...with this look on her face...I would cry every time. I cried so darn much...She wanted nothing to do with me. She would just stare at me like she was so hurt.

I tried to make it  a point to put the baby down and play with her as much as I could, and snuggle her, but she was pretty weird for a couple of weeks she wouldn't let me hug her...I wasn't allowed to put her to bed, or play or anything...It makes me sad to think about it, that LOOK!!  

and she's fine now..

It won't last long- so hang in there. I know it HURTS!

cbidt*sgirl

ugh, i know this stuff is going to kill me.  i have no advice for you, as I am not due for another 7 weeks - but i know this stuff is going to happen to all of us, it's normal, and they get over it.  it must really be heartbreaking though - i dread having my son be mad at me like that.

kylara111

When Sydney was born, Zoe wanted nothing to do with me for the entire time DH was home with us (2 weeks).  Even after that, it took a while for her to warm up to me again.  She had no problem with the baby.  It was me she was angry at.  It didn't last.  Once we got back into our normal routine everything was fine.   I'm sure the PP hormones don't help but hang in there. 

irishrn

The first few days after bringing the new baby home was torture. I went from being my son's hero to some villian, and it did not take long for me to fall apart. It did not help that I had little to no rest, and was just wiped out. It gets better though because now she is three weeks old he thinks she is ok. He would ignore her or change the subject at first. I thought I prepared him pretty well while I was pg, but when it actually happens that is another story.

Sam-mommy to Brady 11/6/06 & Riley 4/8/09

Purrrfect433

When I first got home from the hospital, Ben ran up to me, hugged me and started crying hysterically. He was ready for a nap, but it really upset me, none the less. I ran straight to our room and sobbed that I had ruined everyone's life by having another baby, lol. It's the hormones, Brew. You weren't trying to guilt him and he's just testing his boundaries. He's not mad at you b/c of Maren.

PiperBride

Oh man, that is so sad! Don't worry about your reaction unless you're always crying to get your way (which I HIGHLY doubt you are). That would have made me cry too, especially being the PP hormonal psycho that I am ?

Ashley&Bryan

100% normal.  DD was so weird around me for awhile after DD#2 was born.  It SUCKS but it doesn't last long.  Here we are with the new baby 9 weeks old and DD#1 accepting her and loving her.  Your DS was just expressing himself to make sure he's heard.  He'll be totally fine once he settles in to the routine.  GL!!!