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It will be okay. I went through this too (my 2nd is now 4 months). I spent most of my pregnancy spending real quality time with my son as much as possible. Get into good habits and closeness with him now and it will pay off when the 2nd is here. Eye contact, really feel his feelings with him and really listen to how he's trying to communicate with you. Give him your all and he will notice. Play with him as much as possible and chores later. Bond with him so closely. This will be best for both of you and will help the relationship between you both after 2nd is there too. You will have established a very close bond and he will know he's important to you after adjustment too. Of course take care of newborn all the needs but also pay close attention to your 1st. If you're with baby doing anything and toddler is talking to you, pay close attention. Put your hand on his cheek and gently rub it for close affection, it is often easier with one hand for toddler and the other having baby. That way they both feel love

Message me if you want about any tips from me. My toddler loves his little sister and does not feel jealousy and has a very close bond with me even still with the new baby

I feel this 100%! Only 16 more weeks for me (probably less seeing as how my first came 8 weeks early). Yet, I go a little crazy when my whole day is baby music, clapping, and blowing bubbles 🤪 I know I should be enjoying every second of quality time with my first born, but sometimes it’s just hard!

@Calandria amen, sister 🙏 We will survive haha

I’m 13 weeks until my due date! This thread is really helpful. I feel we been so wrapped up in managing meltdowns that I’m forgetting to connect as much as possible.

@Joy yes. Meltdowns take the best of me and of him. I deleted Instagram bc it was a time sucker but I installed it again because I need the constant reminders (reels) of connection and attachment theory. I also think that this time around I don't speak to my belly (new baby) as often because when I'm done with the toddler I just want peace and quiet