tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710025525856831490.post6749070356494158333..comments2024-02-23T07:44:05.229-06:00Comments on That's What It's All About: Round TwoRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02718121441451705830noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710025525856831490.post-63154124336499952272008-08-07T15:25:00.000-05:002008-08-07T15:25:00.000-05:00Rebecca, Allie and I are praying for you and famil...Rebecca, Allie and I are praying for you and family. We are so proud of you guys and all that has gone on in your lives since you moved. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure Allie will post a similar blog when we are where you guys are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710025525856831490.post-45980372554175315372008-08-07T15:18:00.000-05:002008-08-07T15:18:00.000-05:00Rebecca, I am thinking of you! I am still fussing...Rebecca,<BR/> I am thinking of you! I am still fussing on my only child. But I am really keeping my eye on how this looks with a toddler and baby. I think you will be giving me encouragement one day in the future. I am thinking of you, and your wonderful friends with 1 plus kids have so much wisdom to give. You can do this! Just one day at a time...<BR/> In my heart,<BR/> SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768732555179879037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710025525856831490.post-14080794031006485262008-08-06T23:00:00.000-05:002008-08-06T23:00:00.000-05:00It has been over 2 years since I was going through...It has been over 2 years since I was going through what you are, but I can remember that my baby did A LOT of sleeping, so I was able to play with my toddler about as much as before. During nursing times it would be a good time to read books or watch a cartoon together. <BR/>I also used the mommy's helper mind game to make it seem like he was being a big help to me and that made him feel important. Also teaching him to let baby hold his finger, rubbing his head gently, or having him help swaddle, all the while saying that "baby really likes that and loves his big brother"<BR/>One thing to remember...This won't last long. Hang in there.Michalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09758772951611385413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710025525856831490.post-53484584938941827542008-08-06T15:31:00.000-05:002008-08-06T15:31:00.000-05:00The only thing I can tell you is to make sure that...The only thing I can tell you is to make sure that you and hubby make special time alone with him and try to include him in baby stuff.<BR/>And use heavy praise when he does something right. It is hard on the little ones when you bring home a baby. My Big Girl is 5 and still has problems sharing Mommy and Daddy.Jenny's Vegcafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822613057446516660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710025525856831490.post-69799069254526580972008-08-06T14:46:00.000-05:002008-08-06T14:46:00.000-05:00Oh, honey, I am thinking of you! I have two other ...Oh, honey, I am thinking of you! I have two other friends who've had babies in the past two weeks (4th and 3rd kids, respectively), and they're saying the same thing--that it's the older ones who are harder to care for right now than the newborn. I am praying for strength and wisdom for you, sweet Rebecca!*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710025525856831490.post-66376289134727080172008-08-06T08:10:00.000-05:002008-08-06T08:10:00.000-05:00HUGE hugs:)One little tip I can share (and I don't...HUGE hugs:)<BR/><BR/>One little tip I can share (and I don't feel qualified because we've gone through the same thing recently) is this...<BR/><BR/>When you are nursing Baby...bring little one into the mix. Use that time as a storytime of sorts. Have little one grab a book, sit next to you and read. Interact as best you can with him, by asking questions...trying to show him that he's important as well and you want him to know this is also his time. The baby won't mind (hopefully) and little one will feel like that's "his" time as well. I worked very well with A.<BR/><BR/>Try giving little one tasks. I know he likes to help you, so maybe ask him to bring you a diaper for the baby, or other little helps like this. You'd be amazed at how useful he'll fee.<BR/><BR/>It's a journey.Mom2Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com