Today, we are only a few weeks away from the birth of our little boy. Feeling overwhelmed by my lack of blog posting, I have finally come to the conclusion (with good conscience!) that I need to take full advantage of these few weeks to spend quality time with my oldest while continuing to nurture this little one still growing inside me.
While anxiously awaiting the birth of our son, there’s part of me that’s a little bittersweet. I love spending days with my three-year old girl — building tents, learning to read, cooking together, etc. I know all of that will change – at least temporarily. Tired (and HUGE!) as I am, I am trying to soak up every precious minute with her until her sweet little brother arrives.
I have heard from many parents-of-two (or more) that it’s natural to feel apprehensive about adding an additional child, but in the end, your heart expands to equally love all your children. While I am certain this is true, I’d love to hear how it applied to all of you in real life. Please share your thoughts! In the meantime, I’ll be sure to post pictures of the little one when he’s born and get back to blogging as soon as the time is right.
Anxiously awaiting this baby boy!
Christen
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I have no advice, as I only have one…
But, wanted to add good luck on your journey to being a mom of two! Can’t wait to see pictures of Bennett.
We’ve made it through #4 without any jealousy from the older siblings yet, and I think the main factors have been 1) that we have all girls and 2) that we capitalize on their natural desire to nurture.
Even though our first three were only 17 months apart each, we made the big sister(s) feel like second mommas from the start — comforting the baby, helping with diaper changes, ooh and ahhing over how much the baby loved them and wanted to be just like them.
With our fourth, we found it was even more fun with a 2 yo, 3.5 yo and 5 yo because they really could be a big help!
I’m sure you’ve heard it before, but my advice is to get your daughter involved as much as possible!
Thank you, Jen!! Excited to post them very soon!
And Mandi, thank you for your advice! Wow, you are an amazing mom to handle four so well. My three year old is definitely excited about helping with the baby – at least in theory! I think it will be interesting to see how she relates to a brother, but I have a feeling that she will love and nurture him just the same. Thankfully, she’s more into animals and robots than baby dolls and princesses, so they will probably be great friends!
Counting down the days at this point…
Thanks and take care!
Congrats on your impending arrival! I just came across your site and now blog- I am loving it! I have been wanting to learn how to make food for my almost 7 month old son but had no idea how to do it. Take some time, relax (well, try), and then come back and keep up the good work!