There is 16 months between the dd's. I thought I had got away with minimal jealousy/sibling rivalry but in the last week it has become a bloody nightmare.
As soon as I pick up dd2 and start to get my boobs out, dd1 starts playing up. Uses the sofa as a trampoline and when I stop her she bites and scratches me, this then progresses to her slapping me and then slapping dd2 - who is happily feeding/sleeping.
I know dd1 is jealous - but what do I do? I tell her no, I take her off the sofa, I tell her to stop biting etc try to read books with her, have special time with just me and her etc. I/we don't smack - is she too young to understand the naughty step etc.
Dd1 is usually such a good natured girl and still kisses dd2 - even when she has just bashed her!
Dd1 goes to nursery 3 days a week so I only have to cope for 2 days by myself and the period after I have picked up dd1 until bedtime - it's enough believe me!
Any input would be gratefully received as I am getting really upset and feel really powerless and crap!