So, I'm 35 weeks pg with DS 1 and my DD, who is 14, is extremely jealous.
She is such an amazing young woman, very mature in a lot of ways, funny, intelligent, attractive, someone I adore. I tell her how much I love her every day & how blessed I feel to be her mum.
I've gone out of my way to make sure I include her in this pregnancy & have tried not to ram it down her throat at the same time (sometimes a hard feat).
Yet, she openly admits she is jealous. She told me despite knowing I love her, she's frightened that she'll be 'pushed out' when the baby comes.
She asked me why I never had another child before (this pg was a massive shock & not a decision we made) & I said I could never imagine loving someone as much as her & she responded saying 'well just don't'.
Despite this being unplanned, my DP & I are over the moon about it & we love our son. I've told my DD I love him & I won't pretend I'm not excited but that doesn't mean I don't love her.
I feel like i've tried everything, any other tips would be very welcome.
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14 yr old DD so jealous of unborn DS...Any tips?
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itsallinmyhead · 28/10/2012 17:09
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