Okay, I am just about 35 weeks pregnant with my second son, and my oldest son is 15 months old. For the past several weeks, my son will come up to me, get in between my legs, either touch my belly, or lay on it, and he starts crying. I mean he does this ALL the time. I don't know if he's jealous of the new baby coming, or if he just really wants to see his brother or what. Has anyone heard of anything like this? If so,please give me some insight. I am going nuts trying to figure out why he's behaving like this. He's generally not a big crier, only when he's at my belly. Help!
2007-06-27 13:41:24 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it is quiet normal, but have you ever thought that he is crying when seeing your changing body shape and may be confused about what is happening. He is just 15 months the concept of having a brother that is trapped in your stomach may be the reason that he is crying. I don't think it is an early sign of jelousy more about confusing. He is too young to be explained to about the complexies of pregnancy, but maybe just say to him that it is OK. Mummy is going to be ok She is just getting her body ready, for when your brother comes. (i hope you haven't been offended by anything i've said). But 15 month old's have a very different understanding about thing and may be scared and confused.
2007-06-27 13:58:03 · answer #1 · answered by marc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sibling rivalry is a universal emotion. It pre-dates Cain and Abel. (Oops, perhaps not.)
He is too young to understand that you don't stop loving him now that much of your attention is directed to the new baby. When the new baby arrives, ask your toddler to do simple tasks such as bring a diaper to you. Then praise him for any cooperation. Try to get Dad or a grandparent to spend time with the new baby so you can be alone with your toddler for more than a fleeting moment. Father and grandparents should greet the toddler first when coming to the house, then the new one.
2007-06-27 20:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe he is jealous because of all the attention you probably getting because of your pregnancy. make him feel use full by telling him how important it is to be a big brother. If he can talk a bit let him talk to the baby and kiss him good morning and go night. And specially even if you are tired have some quality time with him (out of the house) when you don't talk about the baby.
2007-06-27 20:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by Celine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My niece was like that belieive it or not, and yes, it is jealousy. I think things will be a little bit easier for you since it's your son to help him overcome the jealousy. My daughter is now 11 months old and my niece still gets jealous till this day. Good luck.
2007-06-27 20:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by breisingermela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure by 15 months your son knows a lot. It's probably jealousy. he thinks he won't be able to get the attention as he used to.
2007-06-27 21:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by bride2be 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋