I had my second baby two weeks ago. We've had a NICU stay due to some expected and unexpected complications. We're hoping we'll be discharged by the weekend.
My three year old is really struggling with the separation. Although I am sleeping at home, I am only seeing him for a short time in the morning before he goes to nursery and I go to the hospital. His grandmother is staying with us to help out, but he misses me and I miss him. Nursery drop offs are horrible and mornings are increasingly fraught as he tried to delay us leaving.
I'm worried about how hell cope once we're home, but with a new baby in tow. A new baby with some additional needs at that. I love both my children more than I thought possible and I just want to do what's best for them both.
Has anyone got any tips to help my 3 year old adapt to their sibling, particularly after a period of separation when it might seem like I have "chosen" the new arrival?