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hebetalbot · 14/05/2007 16:05

Ds is 1 in a few weeks. We are planning a small gathering of family and friends and because we have dd we have let her choose the theme. Now am I being too soft in wanting to by her a small gift for ds's birthday so she does not feel left out? There is 2.5yrs between them and we just want to ease any negative feelings she may have when ds gets presents and attention etc., because the tranisition from becoming an only child to a big sister has not been easy for her. A friend of mine in the same position did not go down that route and seemed to think her lo came out of it ok. Am I making a rod for my own back? We plan on getting dd to blow the candle out for ds and 'help' open his pressies. Just want her to have a good time aswell. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Hulababy · 14/05/2007 16:07

I would avoid going down the present road or it may become expected in the future.

I would just get DD involved in all the organisation - get her to help make decisions on colours of napkins, her brother's present and card, the wrapping paper, the cake, etc. Give her a "big girl" role as well as helping her brother on the day.

And make sure that she understands beforehand what will happen - that DS will get presents because it is his birthday, just like she id on her birthday.

gingertoo · 14/05/2007 16:11

I agree. I wouldn't get her a present. The ideas that you have already come up with like getting her to help blow out the candles / open the presents are lovely and will really help her feel as if she's a special part of it all.
Hope you all have a good time!

hebetalbot · 14/05/2007 16:15

Thats good advice. I think I am being a bit wet and might just have to confront any negative feelings. God, I have found it so hard this year (had a bout of PND) I just wanted to make her feel special as well as avoid the fights.

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gingertoo · 14/05/2007 16:55

You are not being wet!! We all worry about doing the right thing for our little ones. I'm sure that she will feel really special.
She's a lucky girl, she's obviously got a mum who thinks the world of her!!

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