hello everyone just wanting to share some very exciting news hubby and I are expecting our second baby after only one month of trying <3 <3 so so excited!!!


But I do have a little question my little boy is currently 14 months old but he will be almost 2 when this bubba is born how do I help him prepare for the new arrival at such a young age, I am a stay at home mum and am worried how this may effect him having to share my attention

Wow! What's been in the air or water around here lately?!

Congratulations! Very exciting!

One thing that I think helps a lot with the first one is, at least the last three months of your pregnancy, read to him lots of little kid books about having a new baby in the family. They're usually cute little stories with pictures of the mom's belly getting bigger, etc and it just opens their eyes that a little person is actually moving in with the family. Hopefully you're already reading with him anyway---this will be a special time for you two or dad and son to read together.

If you have some family or friends who might be able to help the first few weeks by playing with him some when you're nursing or napping, that also might ease the transition. If I think of more I'll let you know.

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Wow! What's been in the air or water around here lately?! :)

I was thinking the same thing! So happy for all of you though!

Anyway, Congrats!
Something I've heard people do is carry around a baby doll so that the older child could get use to having a "baby" around(though it won't be the same). Sorry that's all I can think of I love Alisamber's suggestion though!

hi thanks
yes we already do lots of reading together he love reading his books
it will be okay as hubby will get 6 weeks paternity leave so he will be a great help I just want to make sure my little boy is prepared to the best we can get him ready

Wow, lots of babies bein made lately!! Congrats to you and hubby!!!

Wow! Congrats!

All you ladies getting pregnant is seriously making me broody for another!