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New baby fears.

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Dd is 2 and half and she is the only grandchild on both sides. Needless to say she is the center of everyone's world. I'm having my second child next week and I'm very nervous about how dd will adapt. I desperately want this to be a good thing and not affect her negatively. Any advice on how to make this transition easier for her?
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  • JulySpark05JulySpark05 member

    Best thing that has worked for us is to get DD1 involved in taking care of her baby sister. She feels like a big girl and we give her lots of praise for it so she loves it.

    I'm sure your DD will adapt just fine. DD1 loves DD2 so much that when DD2 starts crying, DD1 is all concerned, lol, she also has to give her numerous hugs and kisses during the day. Having a toddler and new baby is challenging but once you get into a routine, it gets so much easier = ) Good luck!

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  • XCrissCrossXXCrissCrossX member
    You know how people get around babies-- they can't focus on anything else. Make sure that DD1 isn't left out because of this attention. Ask your parents or ILs to take her out on a special outing, make sure you and your husband each take time to spend one on one with her while the other is with the baby, etc.
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  • flyingsaucerflyingsaucer member

    1. When my DD was born, DS was 2.5.  We gave him a gift from newborn DD in the hospital so that their first meeting was all about him. (it was a dr's kit)

    2.  We bought some extra toys/books from the dollar store to give to DS if people visited newborn DD and gave gifts for her (and not him)

    3.   When DD first came home from the hospital, my husband's main focus was to have lots of fun and give lots of attention to DS.  While I worked on breastfeeding, etc, DH took DS in fun outings, played with him etc

    Even now, DH and I work to make sure that each of us spends time with the family and with each kid separately.  My kids get along well and adore eachother. Watching my kinds bond and seeing them laugh and play together is one of the greatest aspects of my life.  GL! 

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  • acaudill75acaudill75 member

    Ditto the PPs. Make sure LO knows they aren't being replaced or forgotten. And be a little more forgiving for a little while when they misbehave. Lots of hugs and kisses, and make sure LO gets hugs and kisses from the baby as well. I always tell DD1 that her sister loves her and is her best friend. I figure if I keep saying it, maybe it will become true. GL.

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