How do family dynamics change when you have a "blended baby"?

[PeppersTheCat]

My setup:

2 DC on my side (ages 5&7), and 1 DC on his side (age 7).

Our baby due in 4 weeks.

The genders of the kids (if appropriate) are: the two 7 year olds are girls, the 5 year old is a boy, and the baby will be a boy.

Generally they improve in my experience. The baby is loved by all. The SC are closer to the baby's mum just because she is his mum. I would be a bit worried about your oh's dc as she might feel a bit left out, assuming your dc's are in the house more than her?

My ex has told then kids he's having anot her with his girlfriend this will be her first.

I know she loves my kids but having your own are different.

Anyway since he told them they seemed happy but not happy my 8 year old who loves her dad more than anything is been quiet and very tearful and stressed alot.
Nothing else has changed over than that.

I do feel that she feels uneasy but untill she tells me that herself there's not much I can do

My 7yo DSD loves her baby sister, although the real novelty worse off after a few months! We haven't had much kickback yet, and her mum is now expecting too.

A baby does tie everyone in.

However don't get too bossed around, it's your baby. I had overbearing and domineering step siblings and DPs Ex wife clambering over me too quickly which was weird and too much!