What to expect?

[Chris†opher Paul]

Ok, we are going to have a little girl in late-March, at which point my son will be 14 months old.

How should we expect him to react to the new baby? Will it be easier for them to get along since he will be so young when she joins the family?

Anybody have a situation like this out there?

 

[karla]

My daughter was 20 months old when my son was born. Through the whole pregnancy I made sure to talk about the baby with her and she would feel him move and get excited. I was worried about how things would be once I had him especially since I am breastfeeding and that requires a lot of time and attention. To my surprise and enjoyment, she took to him right away. Even in the hospital she wanted to wait outside the nursery door until they were done giving him his bath. I never experienced any jealousy between them. Now he is 4 1/2 months old and I love to watch them together. He lights up when she plays with him which is non-stop. I couldn't imagine it any other way. All children are different and so are their reactions. Just make sure to spend time with your son one on one and involve him as much as you can with the baby - Kaitlyn loved to get me diapers and help to change him...it was also a big help! I wish you much luck and a safe and happy and healthy delivery!

Karla

 

[Blynn]

My two sons are exactly 33 months apart. Not as close as your son and your new daughter, but I would expect some jealousy. I believe that it is all normal.


My oldest son was caught on the phone calling the hospital trying to send his brother back! He was not even able to complete basic sentences but, he wanted his brother sent back! Eventally he did accept the new baby and became a big help.

Much blessings to your new addition to your family.

 

[Miss Shelby]

Originally posted by s0uljah
Ok, we are going to have a little girl in late-March, at which point my son will be 14 months old.

How should we expect him to react to the new baby? Will it be easier for them to get along since he will be so young when she joins the family?

Anybody have a situation like this out there?

Souljah--my daughters are 17 months apart.  We Shelby read books like 'A baby-sister for Harry' and the like.  I also would take dolls and rock the doll and my daughter would imitate me doing that.  She did pretty good when our second daughter came along.  Read them the books and employ play therapy.  It worked for us.  Unless you feel uncomfortable letting your son play with dolls.

Michelle

 

[sklippstein]

My oldest son was caught on the phone calling the hospital trying to send his brother back!

lol.......that's too funny

 

[kimmee]

i have to agree with sklippstein that is funny Blynn

 

[wrench_twister]

I don't think you'll have any problems. Usually the older is ready to have a little brother/sister coming.

I would disconnect the phone a few days afterward though

WT

 

[Dewjunkie]

My daughters were 14 months apart, and the elder took to her sister right away. We had very few real incidents with jealousy. We let the older be involved with little things concerning her sister, and she actually had her own way of "taking care of 'pokey'". As long as you are as impartial as you can be with attention (not easy with a newborn, I know), you shouldn't have too many problems.