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katmacwvkatmacwv member
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I have a 4yo DD who is in her first year of pre-school after being in daycare since she was 6 wks old.  Since she has a Sept birthday, she will have a second year of pre-school before heading to kindergarten. We're expecting our second child, due June 13, and DD, DH and I are all excited.  However, I wonder how DD will handle things when her little sister is actually here since she has been an only child for so long.  I just discovered this board, so I hope to get helpful info and advice as time goes on.  Thx!
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Re: Introducing myself

  • howleyshellhowleyshell member

    Hi and welcome!

    I've got nothin' on the "how to help an older child adjust to a new sibling" front but there are several ladies on this board who can help.

    I think you'll like it here. 

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  • franciscazfranciscaz member

    Hi!!!!

     Best advice I can give as per transitioning is that when the new baby comes have patience with your older child.  She will be going through a lot.  Also make dates at a least a couple of times a week for mommy and me only time.  Even if it is in another part of the house when the baby is sleeping this is so important.  They want it how it used to be when they had you all to themselves.  Dishes can wait but this one on one time will be golden for both of you!!!

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  • toomanycats1toomanycats1 member
    Hi!  I would say "welcome" Katmacwv, but I'm new here too!  You asked the question that I've been stressing myself over for awhile now.  My son is 4.5 and I keep putting off having another LO because I'm worried about it changing his life too much.  He has been so naturally well behaved from day 1, I would hate to upset the balance our family has found.  But that's sounds like some good advice Franciscaz had...makes sense :-)   

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  • katmacwvkatmacwv member
    So far DD seems excited about having a little sister.  She wanted a girl and DH wanted a boy, so DD got her way;)  Our hospital offers a sibling prep class for kids 3+, so I think I'm going to take DD to that class in April.  They get a little tour of the hospital so they can peek in the nursery (through the glass), make a bib for the baby, watch a video about being a sibling and try putting a diaper on a baby doll.  She generally loves to be my helper, but she is truly a daddy's girl.  I do worry about how she'll adjust, but the suggestion about one on one time is a good one.  Thx!
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