It's totally natural that your son is feeling a little jealous and put out. He has almost 3 years of your undivided attention. He's bound to be saying "I'm here as well and he is still only a baby himself. Do you involve your son in your pregnancy? Have you had any scans? if not take your little boy along with you and tell him his new brother or sister cannot wait to come out so they can play together. You could perhaps allow your little boy to chose your new baby's name as well. I had a friend who did this and it worked a treat. When your new baby is born buy your son a little token gift and say "This is a present off your new brother/ sister.
When he/she is born involve your soon in all aspects of caring for new baby. I would also explain to relatives and friends that although they will they will naturally want to make a fuss of your new baby that it is also important that they make a fuss of your first born as well, as if he is over looked this will only provoke jealousy. It's only natural. I remember my friend was concerned about her daughter feeling left out when she had her second child and I made the point of buying her a gift as well as the baby and I also bought her a badge that said "I'm a big sister".
My son is jealous of my unborn baby.
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It's totally natural that your son is feeling a little jealous and put out. He has almost 3 years of your undivided attention. He's bound to be saying "I'm here as well and he is still only a baby himself. Do you involve your son in your pregnancy? Have you had any scans? if not take your little boy along with you and tell him his new brother or sister cannot wait to come out so they can play together. You could perhaps allow your little boy to chose your new baby's name as well. I had a friend who did this and it worked a treat. When your new baby is born buy your son a little token gift and say "This is a present off your new brother/ sister.
When he/she is born involve your soon in all aspects of caring for new baby. I would also explain to relatives and friends that although they will they will naturally want to make a fuss of your new baby that it is also important that they make a fuss of your first born as well, as if he is over looked this will only provoke jealousy. It's only natural. I remember my friend was concerned about her daughter feeling left out when she had her second child and I made the point of buying her a gift as well as the baby and I also bought her a badge that said "I'm a big sister".
Congratulations on your good news. xx