Making way for baby/s

[Lollie]

Hi people, had no clue on where to post this so thought this is as better place as any.

I really like to hear some tips and advice on what you have or will be doing to get your child/ren adjusted, and prepared in regards to the new arrival/s.

I have a 3 and a hlf yr old son and twins on the way and my son seems to screw his nose up when I mention that there are babies inside of my belly, just worried about his behaviour towards them already. I was wondering what has worked for you?

[PMS]

Hi lollie. My DD was only 15 months when I fell pregnant with DS. I just kept talking to her about it. When I actually got a bump and bubs was kicking it was easier to explain. I told her that mummy would be going to hospital and that the baby in my tummy would be coming out to meet her. I told her that when the baby came out she would get to be a big sister and big sister's are very special because they get to help their mummy's. DD seemed to understand all this.Every time I asked her if she wanted to meet the baby she said yes. And if I asked her if she was going to help mummy with the baby she sais yes.
I guess all you can do is keep telling your DS what is happening and that he gets to be a big brother!
:)

[Madi]

My sister did similar things and also told her little girl that a little baby was coming and that he would be bringing her a present! She made sure she had one bought and wrapped ready to give her when she brought the new bub home.
There are also some good books about bringing home a new baby to read with your son.
Good luck:)

[jkate]

Hi lollie

Aden is 2 1/2 and before Travis was born we used to talk to him lots about the baby in mums tummy. There were lots of times, were I would try to see if he wanted to feel him kick but he wasnt interested. What we did though, because we already had the name picked out, when we played games like writing everyones name down and pointing to them, we included Travis. My only worry with this, was because he was so young that when Travis was born he might not understand that Travis was now the baby and not in mums tummy but he once Travis was born he seem to understand that the new baby was Travis. We also made a big deal about babies whenever we saw them, talk about how cute they were, and how gentle to be. Dont sure if this would work for a 3 1/2 yr old, a year at this age is a big difference. Dont stress too much all kids react differently to things. Hope all goes well.

Just another idea, we had a present for aden for when we got home, and I had a present ready for Aden to give Travis if it was needed, this just made him feel part of what was going on. My husband also brought Aden along to the hospital to pick me up, not sure if this help or not, but I think it did in a way. Sorry if this is all over the place, just has I go to press submit I think of something else.

I am going now, I think thats everything :D . Best of Luck