So Sam is, to say the least, a little excited about the baby in my tummy.
I wasn't going to tell her at first, but I took her along to my first OB checkup, figuring all the talk would be over her head -- which it was, until a nurse stopped us on our way out and asked Sam, "So are you happy about the baby growing in Mommy's tummy?"
Well, surprise spoiled there.
Actually, Sam's been great. She asks me almost every day, "How's your baby feeling, Mommy?" And she's being extra careful not to bump my belly when we're playing.
My favorite thing she does, though, is "snuggle the baby." She lays down and puts her ear against my abdomen, facing me. After a minute, she'll say, "I hear the baby kicking you, Mommy!"
Yesterday, she was waving a stuffed animal over my belly, and when I finally asked her what she was doing, she said, "The baby's playing with the bunny. She likes it a lot." (We don't know yet whether it's a he or a she, by the way).
Just cute.
By the way, Sam's suggestions for names so far? Africa (I'm still trying to figure out where she got that one) and Natalie.
What does Natalie mean? "Born on Christmas," according to www.babycenter.com. And what's my due date again? Dec. 27.
What suggestions do you have on how I can get Sam ready for the new baby?
Africa. Ha. I like Natalie. Sam is beautiful!
GL!
Well, when my brother came along and the attention was put on him, I developed a limp. Yep, limped morning, noon and night until my parents took me to the doctor. Seems I had a full-blown case of the jealousies! hahahahaha
Natalie is my pick for a name if I ever have a girl! Sam has good taste. :)
When our baby was about to be born, Emma insisted that we name him Slippy Fungus. Hmmmm.... We went with Ben instead.
I heard a million horror stories about older sibs hating their baby brother/sister when I was pregnant. Emma, as usual, surprised us all by being his no. 1 cheerleader. She couldn't love him more. I think the best prep is to just be really excied yourself. Don't feel like you're "cheating" on Sam if you're excited about meeting the baby.
- Beth