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Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
No 2 son was born last week, so now we finally have butts to put in the seats of the 9-5. The boys are 19 months apart: before the birth we worked very hard to let No. 1 know that the baby who was coming was his baby and that he had to protect and love him.
So far, it's been fine, but I've heard horror stories about older sibs turning on their little brothers/sisters. Any tips or suggestions?
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Congratualtions! No real aadvice. kiddo #1, took one look at kiddo #2 and declared her to be his baby so no problems...of course now they are 4 and almost 6 and at arguing constantly but so long as no blood is flying, I let them work it out. They have a lifetime relationship to navigate - might as well learn how to do it now. Of course, when they aren't arguing, they are hugging so...
Oh, as soon as I say no advice - make sure You spend one on one time with #1, and well as your wife makes one-on - one time for #1 - even if its something simple like a trip to the park etc... #2 will, by necessacity, get lots of attention - just make sure some gets spread around.
