Teya is still not sure what to think of her little sister. Before Brinley was born I had this picture of Teya holding her in her lap and giving her loves and kisses. So far it's day 5 and Teya still refuses to hold her. She will "pet" her, and she likes to look at her from a distance, but that's about it. She has also regressed in the tantrum department and has really been testing our limits. Thank goodness her Grandma and Grandpa have been here to help out and give her extra love and attention. They've taken her to restaurants and out to a local carnival where she got to jump in a bounce house and play games and ride the kiddie rides. She's loved her special time with Grandma and Papa and also the extra attention she's been getting from her daddy. When I'm not feeding or changing Brinley (which isn't very often) I try to give her special attention too. It's been a little rough, but I'm still hoping one of these days when I ask if she wants to hold the baby she'll actually say yes. : )
Regressing to binky sucking
Brinley was screaming and Teya said, "Fix it Mommy! it's crying!"
Out on the town with Grandma Karen
At the Dave Macon Days carnival with G-ma and Papa
Teya is very attached to her Papa
Fishing with Daddy at the carnival
Bounce house, A classic Teya favorite
Regressing to binky sucking
Brinley was screaming and Teya said, "Fix it Mommy! it's crying!"
Out on the town with Grandma Karen
At the Dave Macon Days carnival with G-ma and Papa
Teya is very attached to her Papa
7 comments:
She'll come around. Ty (my 3 year old) wouldn't give my baby the time of day when I brought him home. Now they get a long great. It only took him a week or two to figure out the baby wasn't going anywhere. ;)
Wow. I bet that's quite an adjustment for Teya. I remember when I was a baby (yes, I know that's weird.) my sister and brother would come into my room and pinch my arms through the bars of my crib. I remember one specific time when they were wearing halloween masks saying "Crrrrryyyyysssssttttaaallll" through the fan so they sounded scary. I remember them pinching me until I'd cry then they'd quickly scurry while my mom came in to hold me. Haha. So I know how it is being the new baby in town! heehee. Good luck though, I'm sure it'll all get back to normal quicker than you know!
Blake did the same thing when I had Trevor, just remember "this too will pass". I think it is kind of hard for two year olds to grasp the concept that this loud little person was actually the thing that they were feeling when they touched your tummy just a few days ago! Trevor "got" it a lot better when I had Kade, but he was three and a half. Just keep on keepin on, one thing you can try is to have her "help" you with Brinley. Little things like getting her diaper or burp rag or picking out Brinley's outfit for the day might make her feel more a part of what is going on...that seemed to help with Blake. Good luck!
thank goodness for grandmas and grandpas. when i got home from the hospital, i was so emotional, drained, tired, and overwhelmed and luckily i had my mom. she stayed for two weeks and did most everything besides the feeding. i don't know what i would have done without her.
She'll come around...Weston was a little put-off with Leesy at first, but quickly got over it. Good luck and CONGRATS!
I'm sure they'll be best buds before you know it!
It's tough when you're that age and used to being the center of Mom & Dad's universe! All of a sudden you have to share?? What?? But don't worry.. she will come around. It's perfectly normal and she will love her baby sister more than you imagined possible!
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