Jessica - posted on 01/09/2011 ( 3 moms have responded )
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I have 2 kids aged 7 and 5 and am 34 weeks pregnant.
They know I am having a baby but I don't think they really understand the impact this is going to have on us as a family.
How can I help them understand more about having a baby coming into their life and the fact my boy will have to share his room with his baby brother?
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Angie - posted on 01/11/2011
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Just be honest with them. Tell your son that he's going to get a room mate soon. It'll be good for them to share a room and learn to respect each other. Tell them both that you will need a lot of help from them. They can entertain the baby while you are getting ready or making dinner. Let them be an active part of their sibling's life. Anyway, do you honestly understand the impact this child will have on your home? Even you will not fully understand until that precious baby is in your home. Don't worry so much, there are many children who have survived becoming older siblings and yours will do great because they have a mother who cares enough to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Ronette - posted on 01/11/2011
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My son was just under two when my daughter was born, I was very conscious of making him feel included and part of the baby's life. He helped feed her on occasion as breastfeeding didn't work for me, he helped play with her and it worked out well. We also had a couple of books to help him adjust. They are a good way of introducing the idea but just make sure that you still get one on one time with the older kids so they know you love them the same.
Gena - posted on 01/09/2011
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My boys were 5 & 7 when their little brother came along. Some of the things they said before he was born were funny. Like how they were going to play catch with him or wrestle with him. I told them when he comes home from the hospital he will probably just eat & sleep. He will be very tiny & cry a lot. I would say over all they did & are doing really well with having a new brother. They surprised me. There are some really good books about having a new baby, maybe stop at the library & pick up a few. Ask them if they have any questions. I'm sure you will all do just fine. Congrats on the newest addition :)
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