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jenna tess

Ever since we came home with baby Eric, my 3 year old has been a nightmare. Don’t get me wrong,…

Ever since we came home with baby Eric, my 3 year old has been a nightmare. Don’t get me wrong, she’s SO sweet to “baby brother”, but she’s like digressed so much. When we tell her to do something, we now have to tell her at least 5-7x. Eating has become a huge battle. She’s just been so naughty. I know it’s probably because she’s not getting as much* attention as she’s used to. And, today little man had his circumcision (no comments please 😘) and we’ve had to tell her about eight thousand times to “shhhh! Baby brother is sleeping & trying to rest!.”

The day before last, a few adults were all talking while standing in the dining room and my daughter legit started pulling hard on someone’s shirt trying to get their attention. She knows better.

Please tell me this isn’t the new normal. I’m thankful she loves the baby and is always wanting to hold him and love on him, but I’m hoping we aren’t in for it. I’d hate to have to start all over with her.

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mojobebes

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Have lots patience and make sure you make time when it’s just the two of you ( or just daddy and her). Go to the park, go for ice cream, anything to make her feel like she is still important. Also, make her feel a part of the new transition. Let her help with diaper changes or picking out baby’s outfit. My dd is acting the same way. Super sweet to baby brother but a little terror to us. It’s definitely the new baby phase and her hitting the terrible twos. Good luck!

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leowifey

LEO Wifey

I don't have personal experience or advice unfortunately but want to offer support! Sounds like great advice above to make a special effort to spend time with oldest and point out when you're doing so (even if it's just a trip to the grocery store).😊 hugs momma!

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somebodysmama2

Maya 🐝

My son was like this the first couple of weeks. He still tries to wake her up because he wants to talk to her or kiss her. My husband spent a lot of one on one time with him the first few weeks. We took turns taking him to the park and tucking him in at night. She just wants the same attention he’s getting and she knows she’s not the only one anymore.

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m00my2five

Stephanie

We have ours help out with baby brother as much as possible to include them. For us, I have 3 toddler Dino's so asking them to be quiet is impossible. If baby had loud noises while in the womb he is probably used to her and can sleep through anything. So I let them be, sound machines also! I feel like once the 6weeks is up you have more freedom and can do more activities so it gets better but try to plan an activity or give her busy work to do.

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lilaa_dunne16

Lila

Мама двоих (младенец)

My daughter is acting the same way! The first week was the hardest but she's slowluly getting better! Hang in there she just has to adjust too!

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del_1575554726_michellemybell09

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My son acted like this when his sister first came home, he has gotten better in some areas but jealously and seeking attention is still going on honestly, I try to make one on one time for him and include him in the things I do for her that seems to help.

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2sweetie

Melinda Westad

My daughter was the exact same way! She became very defiant, stopped using the bathroom by herself, refused to eat, and started giving me the silent treatment 😩 She loved her baby but also was very jealous since I was always nursing him and holding him and asking her to do things by herself. I believe it’s a normal transition phase for them and now that my son is mobile, can laugh and babble, eat regular food etc she has a lot more fun with him and is getting back to her normal self. It takes a while. I try to tell her as much as I can what an amazing sister she is and how her brother wants to be just like her and loves his sister so much.

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savvysmom

Sarah

Мама дочки (3 года), беременна (39 нед.)

This is what I'm terrified of, we are days away from finalizing potty training and also days away from finding out when this little baby is gunna be born, I hope she doesnt regress and lose all the work we just finished

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2sweetie

Melinda Westad

Definitely expect a regression. My daughter went through an “I can’t” phase for several months after her brother was born. She literally wouldn’t do anything for herself and just laid on the floor whining “I can’t, I can’t.” 😩

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savvysmom

Sarah

Мама дочки (3 года), беременна (39 нед.)

that literally sounds like misery, oh man

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