Transitioning from 1 child to 2 - Tips and advice please!!

[Motherof1and2dogs]

So I am due in 2 weeks time however I have a feeling she will come a lot sooner. I have a toddler who turns 3 in September and I am a little nervous about this huge change to routine and my sons emotions etc.
I would really appreciate some advice, tips and tricks, anything I should consider, what to expect do etc. Just want to make sure I am as prepared as I can be! Thanks in advance x

Buckle up for a bumpy, nervous, at times scary ride

Our son was 3 years, 5 months when dd was born. He was the centre of our universe and had our undivided attention. I was absolutely dreading it.

It was fine. He was gentle and wonderful with her. He did ask if we could switch her off a couple of times and tried to feed her sweeties but he was an absolute breeze.

The other deal breaker was TV/Video. Until dd was born, we didn't have a video. When I was in hospital our ancient TV expired and dh went out and bought an integrated TV/VCR in about 10 seconds. That video was a lifesaver when I was breast feeding. Thomas, Percy the Park Keeper and Rosie and Jim saved the day.

It isn't always a nightmare. There was no paternity leave and I was the sole pair of hands from the eighth day.

Following as I would also like to know! 3 year old in August and Baby due start of Sept.
First has been a breeze....second I'm sure will be hell

DS1 was 2yrs 9mths when DS2 was born and we all had the best time. I think it was one of my favourite times of life. I knew what I was doing with the baby, so that was much less stressful than the first time around. The baby had to fall into the routine we already had because DS1 went to preschool and to a couple of activities and we didn’t stop that.
When DS2 was born DS1 visited us in hospital and found that the baby had brought him a present, all wrapped up. He was so excited about that he didn’t really pay attention to the baby.
The other advice I had was if ever they were both crying to go to the older child first.
And get a sling, it means you can still join in with soft play, singing time, play at the park etc.