Any pregnant moms emotional about your other kids feeling neglected once your new baby is born?

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I’m just emotional and worried that they might feel neglected and that it’s not just going to be me and them anymore, even though my husband and I very much so planned for and want this baby. Like we used to go on walks and to the park/pool every day in the summer, just me and my kids. Now there is going to be another baby and it’s all going to be so different!

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I’ve been feeling the same way too. My husband and i have a 7 year old who is our absolute world. For many years we thought he would be our only one so he is super spoiled. We are very excited about #2 arriving in 3 weeks but I’m very worried that my 7 year old will feel neglected. He gets upset when he sees me buying things for the baby, even if it’s diapers.

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To be honest. Your other children might feel a little bit left out. But once they start to help with your new little and play with her/him that feeling will fade. Dont stress on it. I'm pregnant with my second, but I've seen first hand how siblings go through this. It's completely normal. Just make sure you let your children know that brand new babies take time and attention, but it doesn't mean you love them any less. Have your older children help with the baby. The more interaction they have with your new baby, the easier the transition will be for them.
Good luck mama.

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I am as well. The advice I was given by moms with more than one kid is keep toddler or child fully involved. Give them responsibilities when it comes the baby, like helping with changing, and getting stuff. Depending on age, holding the bottle. Gets them excited to be involved apparently. Hopefully that works. My daughter is 2 she’ll be closer to 3 when this baby comes. She’s a total daddy’s girl. But with my luck that will flip once the baby comes!

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I’m so worried my soon to be four year old will feel left out! She seems really excited right now & everything is all positive about her new sister but I just get anxious!

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Oh my gosh yes! I’m only eight weeks and I already have so much anxiety about my first feeling neglected once this one comes along and even a little already since I’ve been pretty sick. 😢😢 breaks my heart!

Any pregnant moms emotional about your other kids feeling neglected once your new baby is born?

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