Big Brother To Be

Within just a few weeks Connor will officially be a big brother! I've not been quiet about the fact that this makes me very nervous. I worry so much that he will feel left out, jealous, unimportant and so much more. I worry that he will have difficulties adjusting to the changes another family member will bring. I worry all of the changes and adjustments will leave him feeling sad, lonely, or even resentful of his little brother.

We've tried to point out all of the fun aspects of being a big brother to him. We've pointed out that Daddy is a big brother to J&B. We've told him that he'll be able to teach Tate all sorts of new things. We've talked about how he'll get to help us with things much more, because he'll be growing up and getting bigger and stronger. He's moved into a new, bigger, "Big Brother" room.



Today was another step in the process of Operation Big Brother. We attended a Sibling Class at the hospital. Connor was excited that he got to see where Tate would be born before Daddy would. The hospital here in town is new, only about one year old. It's very very pretty inside and really doesn't look like a hospital when you walk through the door. We got to tour the Labor & Delivery rooms as well as the postpartum rooms. (I must admit I'm not hugely excited about the thought of having to switch rooms- I was spoiled before when we labored, delivered and recovered in the same room). Connor got to see brand new babies in the nursery and learn all about what happens after the baby is born. He even got to practice holding a "Baby".
We left with an "I'm a Big Brother" t-shirt, a "Big Brother" button and a sticker that boasted the same thing. I think he's getting excited, but definitely keep our little Boo in your prayers.