04/14/2008 23:48:35

It was difficult for the first two weeks, and then things got easier. Just make special time for #1. We bought our daughter some new coloring books, a doll, etc. and gave them to her at the hospital from the new baby, so she wouldn't feel left out. Then at home I would let her help w/ feedings, diaper changing, and bath time, and that helped. I also would let her hold the baby after every feeding. It didn't seem to bother her that I was nursing, it was just natural. Now w/ baby #3, 1 & 2 are big helpers. #2 has been known to nurse her baby dolls She even told me today, that her (she shakes her head at me like I know what she's talking about) now have milk in them!!LOL It was adorable. It will be an adjustment but you will make it through.

04/14/2008 13:15:20

My son was 25 months when my daughter was born.  The first few times he saw her nursing he was very curious and wanted to try it too.  (He BF'd until 14 months.)  He took a couple of sucks, turned to me and said "Inna cup!"  I explained to him that if he wanted milk from Mommy that he would have to drink out of the tap, and he had no trouble at all understanding that.

One thing that I've found that helps is to read a book to your older child while you are nursing the younger one.  It's a nice quiet time for all of you.

Stacie

04/12/2008 10:20:22

You mayn be suprised.  My son was extremely jealous every time I held another baby. After the birth of #2 we thought we were "in for it".  Turns out he could care less.  He was never jealous or upset or ANYTHING.  In fact, it was almost like little baby didn't exist to him.  So no problems here.