Comments on: Baby Feeding Belly

By: Lady

Lady — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:00:33 +0000

In reply to H Love. Awwwww, She will always be my baby. Thanks for the advice!

By: H Love

H Love — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:51:22 +0000

I think encouraging her to be your helper without forgetting that she is your baby too. Very exciting and precious time.

By: Lady

Lady — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:18:57 +0000

Thank you SO much for your words of wisdom! I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post. I think keeping Gwyneth involved with the baby as much as I can is key, and making her feel like she is the big helper.
I know people have children two years apart, or even closer, all the time and survive, so I know I can too!
Thanks again!

By: JW

JW — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:11:14 +0000

Hi. I am Kristy Olsen’s sister and she forwarded your blog to me on account that my boys are 20 months apart and we recently made the transition that lays before you. First, I wouldn’t worry or project onto your oldest. She might just love having a little baby around and think nothing of his intrusion. Basically, don’t use this time for worry. Use it to talk a lot about what might change and how she can “help” (playing quietly or getting a diaper for you, etc) and what a big girl she is. Once little man is here I would try to include her as much as possible with him so she doesn’t feel like she keeps being told to wait all the time. Also, I really made a point to play intentionally with my oldest while the baby slept so that his tank was full of mommy lovin’ once the baby woke and needed my attention. I think the biggest help was that my son is obsessed with his dad and his dad stayed home for a week and poured into him as well. One more thing: the great thing about having them so close is after a few weeks my oldest was adjusted and didn’t seem to remember a time without his little bro. God is good. He will carry you through. It is a great time to practice grace – for yourself and your kids. God bless you!