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June 2012 Moms
emberlee3
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STMs: how are your older LOs adjusting?
emberlee3
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My DS will be 3 in August. Aside from a few more tantrums than normal, he is adjusting really well. He likes to pick out DDs clothes in the morning, and "read" books to her. It scares me a little when he tries to hug her, but overall, I think he is a wonderful big brother.
I was also a tad nervous about my own bonding with the new babe. I guess I just felt concerned about how I would love another little person as much as I love DS. Turned out it's not a problem at all. DD is just as amazing as he is 
How are your older LOs doing? And how do feel about your bond with your new baby?
DS born 8/8/09 and DD born 6/12/12.
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Re: STMs: how are your older LOs adjusting?
I was scared too about bringing a new baby into the house, but our son seems to be handling it REALLY well. I was prepped for potty regression (knock on wood, so far none) and acting like a baby (only happened a little bit, like wanting to be swaddled) and horrible tantrums, but so far nothing much has happened.
He always wants to hold her and cuddle his sister, which is really good! We've had to be really aware of where he is, though, because he always wants to pick up his sister which would be not so good
He's also a champion helper.
claudia poirier
Little Dude: 16 Apr. 2009 | Little Doll: 10 Jun. 2012
That's great! My DS has been slowly potty training for the past month. He is self-motivated, so we are not pushing him at all. Rather than regressing, he started pooping on the potty for the first time this week!
My DD is 26 1/2 months and adjusting well. She loves giving him kisses and holding his hand, but is obsessed with trying to straighten his fingers out of a fist. I'm nervous she's going to break one, but we watch her like a hawk around him. She says his name super cute and if he's been napping awhile she'll ask where he went. She tries to mother him covering him with blankets and tells me when she thinks he's hungry. She also is great about "helping" with diaper changes handing us a diaper. We haven't noticed any extra temper tantrums, but she has shown a hint of jealousy here or there like when people are cooing over baby and not her which we totally expected.
I'm totally bonded with the new baby and was since the moment he was born. My issue is I feel guilt towards DD that she isn't our only anymore and since I'm EBFing it takes time away from her to nurse DS. I'm slowly getting over it, but it's tough when it's bedtime and one is crying for boob and the other wants me to put her to bed. I have been able to nurse and still read DD bedtime stories, so we're figuring it out.