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Hi there. My names Anne and I am 22 weeks pregnant and am also a second time mum to a 2 year old little girl. She is slightly spoilt as well. I talk to her every day about the baby and took her to choose the baby's first babygro. I will be taking her out to choose a present for baby and also will be going out on my own to choose her a little present from baby to exchange on first meeting.
While I'm in hospital my dad will be looking after her and I'm going to pack a few goodies in her overnight bag.
I would say to visitors to make a fuss of her as well as the baby so they don't feel left out and be sure to spend quality time while baby asleep or with daddy.

There may be a few tantrums (hope not too many) but she'll soon adjust.

I hope this helps you feel more relaxed I was also worried at first but my little girl loves talking to bump.

hello.
i am also in the same boat, 30 weeks pregnant and expecting a little boy this time-but i am also worried how my daughter will b-she will b 4 in April. although she is a little older she has had 4 years of being spoilt and the centre of attention with everyone around her.
i have noticed her getting jealous weeks ago and isnt interested in feeling her little brother kick, and it is annoying her that i cant play as much anymore.
but also she is starting to draw pictures of her little brother and saying she will help to look after him.
so i am hoping she will welcome him but also think she will b jealous for a while-i am expecting tantrums and not looking forward to it really, lol.
my mum suggested the exchanging of gifts to me and think that is a good idea when other children r involved-just hope i pick the right thing :)

Hi
I've been in this position in the past and believe me when i say i dont think you have anything to worry about. My daughter was 22 months when i had my 2nd child, i thought she would be so jealous but infact she loved her little brother to bits, she turned into a mini mummy and was always there with a nappy or bottle in hand - i'm now pregnant with my 3rd and final baby (34 weeks) and my baby girl is now a very big 6 and my boy is 4, i worry more this time round as although their both so excited to meet their brother i feel we've had a good few years of being able to go on holiday/theme parks etc and now i feel like we'll be going back to square one which i think they might start to dislike after a couple of months!!!

We did the exchanging of gifts and cards the 1st time round and i'm going to do the same again, plus i've redecorated their bedrooms so at the moment their both feeling really really good lol ....... its easier at this time of year as when my baby comes in May the weather should be alittle warmer so the kids will enjoy going for walks etc with the pram! :) xx

lots of spoilt toddlers out there.....does no one say NO!!!????

EmmaLW- where did that come from?!?
wonder if u have any kids?

Hi, Im 37 wks with my third. My second was born when my daughter was just 2, I must say my daughter wouldnt come near me or the baby for about 48 hrs after the birth, it broke my heart, however it was a panic filled birth as my 2nd came at my mums house and my daughter nearly saw it all! She was just that bit too young to understand. She is now 3 and a half and is looking forward to this one. Not sure how my 1 and a half year old will take it though! Try not to worry too much, the first few weeks will seem hard trying to share yourself out but you'll soon get into the swing of things! Your daughter will probably be a great help at her age! xx

i have a girl aged 3 and had another girl 4 months ago, it was hell when we came home from the hospital my daughter couldnt eat, sleep, started weeing in her pants at nursery really took it bad but thank god it lasted about a month and now she loves her little sister, i hope it works out for you x