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01-13-2013 at 11:10 PM
april26201...
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How is your 2yr old adjusting to new baby?

I'm due in a few days and was curious -for those who have a toddler at home- how they are adjusting to the new baby.  Do you have any suggestions for me to help make the transition easier for DS who is a few months shy of 2 years old?  What has been difficult and what has gone smoothly?
 
01-14-2013 at 8:29 AM
skychick31...
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Things have been pretty smooth here.  We make sure that DD is included with what we are doing and that we have 1 on 1 time with her (go for a walk or lunch together).  She loves DS.  The only thing that has been an "issue" has me being able to pick her up as much as i used to. 

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01-14-2013 at 8:52 AM
saturdayni...
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My two year old has been amazing! He loves helping out and trying to make the baby laugh... He is so sweet and gentle with her and seems very happy with all the changes going on around him. He still sometimes gets upset that I can't get him in and.out of his crib and pick him up constantly because of the csection, but he's getting used to it. DD on the other hand had a tough first few days (she's 3), but yesterday afternoon and this morning she is much happier, nicer, and better rested (which I think is the key factor!). 

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01-14-2013 at 9:33 AM
sandyapple...
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DD1 loves her little sister and they already seem to have a special bond.  DD2 smiles like crazy every time she sees her big sister.  DD1 had never acted directly jealous of DD2, but she did act out a bit in other ways at first. It is hard to be patient with the typical two-year-old antics when you are exhaused.  The first few weeks we watched a lot of TV and movies.  I don't love DD having a lot of screen time but remember it is survival mode and it gets easier.  We have cut way back now.  Try to make some special time with just the two of you.  Newborns sleep a lot so there is always a few minutes you can devote to the older child.  Ask your DS to do little things to help your new LO, but don't force it if he doesn't want to. 

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01-14-2013 at 2:00 PM
candr09
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It's been very easy for us! DD loves having her baby brother around. The only hard part is not wing able to pick her up because of my c section.

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01-14-2013 at 5:28 PM
HawaiiLove...
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Things have been really good here.  My daughter just loves her brother and is a big help. She gets her stool to help me change him, hands me diapers, burp cloths, pacifiers, etc.  And tries to tuck him in, give him her animals, kisses and hugs him.  Our only problem has been tantrums when I can't help her when I'm feeding the baby or she wants milk every time he has milk (has had a few meltdowns over this!).  But our transition has been very smooth :)  Good luck!!

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