Please reassure me about dc2

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I am 18 weeks pregnant with dc2 and already the mum of one 2.3 yo DD. This baby is planned, and after a few wobbly weeks I am looking forward to meeting him or her. I am however lying awake with worry that I won't love this child as much as I do DD. Like all parents, I obviously think my DD is funny, clever, advanced, cute and beautiful! She has been a good sleeper since very young and eats well. DP and I think she is awesome and we feel mega lucky that she has been pretty easy on the whole. I am so worried that I am going to think number two isn't as fab as her and won't be able to bond. I know this is stupid really but I am worried about the possibility of not loving them the same.

You won't love DC2 the same - but you will love him or her just as much. Once that tiny hand grips your finger, you'll be hooked for life. Don't worry.

Just the fact that you're worried about it speaks volumes.

I second BiscuitMillionaire, it wont be the same but it will in its own way be just as special