Just had dc3 who is 5 weeks. My eldest has really taken the new addition in his stride but he is eight.
My almost five year old dd I'm more worried about. It was just me and her for a long time while ds has been at school. We have spent a lot of time baking, reading etc.
Now of course there is a baby ,(and one who doesn't like to be put down!) and I wonder if she feels it. She sometimes seems a bit forlorn and has said things like 'I don't love you anymore'.
I really try to give her attention. Baby will sleep in sling so we read stories or I watch her play while baby sleeps. I've tried getting out more, to friends, or tried a couple of groups but she doesn't seem keen on these.
She does go to pre school in afternoons. I kept her off Monday as she said she had a headache. Let her snuggle on the sofa and watch cbeebies. Today she acted poorly so I kept her off again but then she seemed fine. She loves cbeebies so I'm worried she acted up to get this. I'm quite cross as this is the time I rest with the baby!
I just feel guilty and sad for her even though I'm enjoying my last baby very much.
I try to ignore bad behavior (although she is a great wee girl most of time) and praise good. She starts school soon.
Any advice, experience?