My daughter is seven months old now and I have another due in June, so they will be 11 months apart. I know its going to be very hard when the new bubs is born and Im thinking about when my 1st is a yr old to put her in pre school, I have enquired about a few, however, I get this feeling over me of not wanting to leave her there because I'm so use to being round her and I'm going to be worried about her, also I dont want to seem like I'm pushin her out the way for the new baby. any advice?
2007-01-31 20:15:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Do what works for you. When the baby is born you might want a few hour for you and the baby or you may find having them both their is what you enjoy. Try not to stress for either is choice is right.
2007-01-31 20:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by lady_jane_az 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Mandy - know what? You already know the answer to this question. You know that preschool is not where you want her to be - and probably not the place she'd like to be either! She will be such a treasure and help when your next angel arrives, even if she is only 11 months old then. They will bond and be very close in spirits because of the short age gap. She will also entertain the baby in ways you never will be able to - they just watch each others faces and seem to be able to read each others minds.
There's a fantastic book called YOU ARE YOUR CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER by Rahima Baldwin Dancy, available on eBay or through Amazon. It's such a loving and gentle guide for raising children in a way that they will feel reverence and love for those around them, and contribute in a positive way to their family, community and the world. At first I thought it was a bit out there, but I began to see exactly how using this advice was enhancing my relationships with my son and granddaughters - all of whom are close in age.
Your children will learn to socialise together, and when they are older, seek out a Steiner playgroup for further social interaction. Steiner playgroups are very natural and gentle and children seem to soak up the joy and the feeling of 'being'. I highly recommend them.
Blessings to you and your family - especially the little one who's coming to you so soon .....
2007-02-01 04:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by cottagencountry 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should keep her home with you until she's past three and a half or so, and enjoy having you and your two little ones together for a few years. I know its a lot of work, but there's something super-nice about feeling like you're "conjoined triplets" when they're young.
I used to feel like "conjoined triplets" when my two youngest children were with me all the time, but it was really nice; and I think it fostered closeness between the two children.
2007-02-01 04:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are asking this question.then i would say you really don't want to.and in my opinion it would seem like your pushing her a way.and remember.the older one could bring home any thing from day cares and give it to the newborn.also just tought you might likhttp://thinktwice.com/links.htm
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2007-02-01 04:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if that's how your feeling now you won't be happy when you leave your daughter at pre school, have you considered getting a private nanny in your home to help you out when the little one arrives, then you can give your attention to both of them, your daughter will feel left out when you have the baby anyway, it's natural they all do, i had 3 baby's in 4 year's
2007-02-01 05:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋