LO having trouble adjusting

MNheidi

Max hasn't had any problem adjusting to his baby sister but Luke has really started protesting.  He cries/whines anytime she's brought into a room he's in and if I'm nursing her, he often clings and whines @ my feet. 

I know i'm suppose to find one on one time w/ the boys but it's not easy.  Anyone have suggestions or tips that helped them?

lovemytwoboys

I don't really have any great tips (especially since you have two older ones!). My DS was only 13.5 months when his baby brother was born, and he acted out for a while. We went through stages, but time was really the only thing that helped. Things started getting much better around the time my little one was 6 months. We definitely still have our hard days, but overall it is much better. Hopefully Luke will come around soon!

I really just wanted to say Congratulations! I think I have seen you post on this board (or maybe Baby Names or 12-24), but I didn't know you had your little girl! Welcome to the world Tessa!

sfshawna

Hi!  I remember you from the multiples board when I was pregnant with my twins.  Congrats on your baby, and I love her name   I'm sorry you're having problems with one of your little guys adjusting.  I would try to have little activities in mind for specifically when you're nursing to try to distract him.  Give him little jobs to help while you're changing her diaper, etc, and really praise him when he's calm and gentle around her.  I'm sure he'll come around, but I know it's the last thing you want to be dealing with right now.  Also, maybe try to nurse her in a sling so you can have your hands a little more free to cuddle with him at the same time, or to read a book to him.  Good luck!!