Will I love this baby as much as I adore DD?

[LilRedWG]

I am only eight weeks pregnant and worried that it just isn't possible to love another person as much as I adore DD, who is four.

At the moment we are a perfect, happy, little trio - DH, DD and me. We just 'work'. What happens if this little one comes along and I resent it and the change it will make to our family? Will I like it as much as DD?

DD is so happy, lovely, kind, easy-going nature and wonderful. She was such an easy baby. Will I still like a colicky baby who never sleeps as much as DD?

I am so worried and scared and I feel like a terrible person, so please don't flame me.

:)

DS is four weeks old tomorrow and you were all right (of course). I love him to bits. DD adores him and none of us can imagine life without him.

Thank you all. :)

Oh and my love for DD has grown even stronger - something I didn't think was possible. She is a wonderful daughter and great big sister.

I remember feeling just like you described in your OP when I was pregnant with DD2 but somehow your heart just "expands" when you have another baby and you find the same love for the new baby as for your first.

Congratulations!