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Post by katietopaz on Feb 5, 2018 23:46:13 GMT -6
I may be going overboard, but I know some have had success with giving gifts to older siblings "from" the baby, as part of helping with the transition. I think DS1 is an age where he may "get it" and it may help, so why not?
I'm curious if any other STMs are planning to do the same, and if so, what kind of gift you're thinking of getting. I'd love to shamelessly mooch off your ideas, because my pregnancy brain is making me draw a total blank. Or BTDT moms of multiples, did you do a sibling gift and do you feel like it helped or no?
In all honesty I'm just starting to get very anxious about how this transition is going to go, so the planner in me is scrambling to come up with ideas to help it go as smoothly as it can.
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Feb 6, 2018 3:48:18 GMT -6
I'm getting my kids gifts this time, but not to help with the transition. I have to check in for my RCS by 5 a.m. at the hospital that is an hour away. So, we'll be leaving in the MOTN. I'm getting gifts to have ready for when my girls wake up in the morning to help soften things a bit when they realize mom and dad aren't home. I worry most about my youngest who is attached to my hip all the time and I've never spent a night away from her. My oldest could care less about all of this, but will get him a gift as to not leave him out. Haha.
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Post by nevertoomanyshoes on Feb 6, 2018 4:45:03 GMT -6
DS1 is giving the baby a Fox lovey and the baby is giving DS1 some paw patrol toys lol. I plan for them to “exchange” gifts when DS1 visits us in hospital.
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Post by snowmoon on Feb 6, 2018 6:23:50 GMT -6
I've been thinking about this too, since DS has already shown a little bit of jealousy over all of the baby stuff. He loves getting presents but I'm totally stumped.
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Post by tinyjoys on Feb 6, 2018 7:24:20 GMT -6
#2 got #1 a Hot Wheels track and he picked her out a monkey stuffed animal (he has a Curious George stuffed animal that is his literal best friend). He spent many hours searching Amazon for the right one. He's already asked when we can pick out this baby's monkey. My mom is getting #2 a Bitty Baby for Easter, so my plan is to get #2 a Solly doll wrap from the baby that will match the one I'll wear her in. She's also getting the baby a stuffed/soft doll, like this, once she picks it out because that's her lovey. I haven't decided what the baby is getting the oldest yet. Probably a Legos set or I may finally let him get into Minecraft. |
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Post by ArielMermaid on Feb 6, 2018 7:27:38 GMT -6
Well shit. I never thought about this.
I’m quite unprepared.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Feb 6, 2018 7:36:24 GMT -6
I’m 100% doing this. DD is like me - her love languages are giving/receiving gifts and service to others. I’m going to make her a big sister basket - a mix of little snacks and toys/activities to keep her busy at the hospital and then something sentimental. tinyjoys I think I’m getting DD a sling for her bitty baby - I wish I could do the little Tula or solly wrap but I think she’s too young to manage it by herself DD is going to pick out the baby’s going home outfit and wubanub with my mom as a new baby gift. There’s a big consignment sale here in March and I’m going to load up on toys/surprises on the 50% off day. I’ll probably wrap/label them and keep the stash prepped for any tough days post-partum and for when we finally potty train in the early summer. |
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Post by tinyjoys on Feb 6, 2018 7:40:15 GMT -6
Leaf 🌱, she'll be just shy of 3 when baby gets here. I assume I'll have to help her. I do plan on getting her a Tula, too, for her birthday about a month after baby gets here.
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Post by cornpop on Feb 6, 2018 7:47:36 GMT -6
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Post by babybean on Feb 6, 2018 8:04:20 GMT -6
If I do it’ll be to help keep DS distracted and not a gift ‘from’ baby. He has too many toys so idk that I’ll bother. He’s obsessed with books so I might just add to the never ending piles of those.
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Post by calendula on Feb 6, 2018 8:15:58 GMT -6
DH bought DS a very expensive Lego City set. Its not from the baby. Its from us as a Congrats, you're an awesome big brother gift.
DS bought the baby some rattles many moons ago and I think we will probably make a big fuss over him wrapping those and giving them to baby. At his sibling class at the hospital this weekend, they had the kids make little picture frames that the big siblings can put their own photo in, and have mom and dad tape inside the hospital bassinet so that baby can "see" their big brother/sister. I liked that idea too, particularly since DS probably wont be allowed at the hospital at all.
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Post by leatherpants on Feb 6, 2018 8:37:52 GMT -6
DS will love picking out a gift for the baby. And he certainly will love getting one. I’ll have to think of something good.
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Post by leatherpants on Feb 6, 2018 8:39:41 GMT -6
If I do it’ll be to help keep DS distracted and not a gift ‘from’ baby. He has too many toys so idk that I’ll bother. He’s obsessed with books so I might just add to the never ending piles of those. Same here too - goodness I do not need more toys in this house. Baby better start thinking of a good gift that’s not a toy that DS will love. |
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Post by yianna on Feb 6, 2018 9:21:40 GMT -6
I’ve never done this...
I do want to make a little bag for my youngest so she can grab it, and sit next to me as I nurse with her goodies.
Coloring books, books, a small toy etc - so she’s not asking me 5 billion times for something
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Post by babybean on Feb 6, 2018 9:51:26 GMT -6
I am getting a birthday cake ‘for’ the baby per DS’s request though. That’s my kinda gift so I’ve no complaints complying.
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Post by woodenshoes on Feb 6, 2018 10:25:02 GMT -6
I am going to get DS something, I am just not sure what yet. It may be candy (m and m's or sour patch kids) or it may be some kind of Hot Wheel or Matchbox car thing (but we really don't need any more of those).
DS has been picking out little things for the baby already. Of course everything he has picked out has to do with cars...an O ball car toy, a teether with a firetruck on it...there is no escaping cars in my house.
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Feb 6, 2018 10:33:25 GMT -6
DD is getting a mini version of my diaper bag (she can also use it as a backpack for dance class) and a mini version of my stripe Solly wrap (solly dolly wrap). I’ll probably stock the bag with some baby doll accessories like diaper and bottles.
The plan is for her to open it at the hospital after she meets the baby😊
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Feb 6, 2018 10:36:36 GMT -6
I’ve also started stock piling some target dollar spot stuff and easy crafts for DD to get into when I’m stuck nursing. I’m hoping having a special surprise bag will keep her happy/entertained long enough that she doesn’t feel like all mommy ever does is sit on the couch and feed baby brother. (Because that’s probably what I’ll feel like😬😂)
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Feb 6, 2018 11:37:50 GMT -6
mrsmonogrammed I’m going to steal the mini diaper bag and stock it with stuff for her bitty baby. It’s such a good idea! I also saw PBKids has a personalized big sister book that Little oks really cute. i think I’ll look for a more affordable alternative. DD would love something like that
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Post by shadesofgold on Feb 6, 2018 12:55:11 GMT -6
DS will be just shy of 2. I will be getting him a gift "from baby" because he understands getting presents, but I don't think he'll understand picking out a gift for the baby. I have a couple of toy trains picked out - he is currently obsessed with trains but doesn't have any yet, so hopefully that will be mind-blowing for him. Probably a box of cookies too, because "coo-coos" are his love language.  |
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Post by mintyblueair on Feb 6, 2018 13:11:04 GMT -6
My son will be 21 months. I don't plan on getting him a gift but I do love babybean's idea of a birthday cake. That's something we can all do together to celebrate baby's arrival. |
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Post by cp3 on Feb 6, 2018 13:36:53 GMT -6
Dd1 will be 3.5 when the baby comes. Anytime we are at the store and in the baby section she gets super excited with the baby stuff and wants to buy things so I'll probably take her soon to pick out something for the baby. I think she will be super excited to get a gift from the baby but I don't know what yet. She already has baby dolls, diaper bag and essentials, and a stroller so I'm stuck on what to get.
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Post by cp3 on Feb 6, 2018 13:42:23 GMT -6
I like the cake idea. Would you have whoever is watching them bring the cake when they come visit? Or do it at home?
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Post by Rama on Feb 6, 2018 13:44:40 GMT -6
I like the cake idea. Would you have whoever is watching them bring the cake when they come visit? Or do it at home? I would either have the cake brought in when they come or have it with you, set aside somewhere. It's something I'm probably going to ask H to go nab while he's getting my celebratory "congrats you pushed a human out of your body" meal. |
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Post by smilesp on Feb 6, 2018 14:10:31 GMT -6
I plan to do this but I haven’t picked out a gift yet.
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Post by woodenshoes on Feb 6, 2018 14:34:10 GMT -6
I like the cake idea. Would you have whoever is watching them bring the cake when they come visit? Or do it at home? My family has been doing the cake thing after babies are born. When DS was born my parents and sister brought the cake to the hospital when they came. After my nephew was born I brought a cake and someone else did so there was plenty of cake to go around at that point. I am sure this little one will get a cake too. |
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Post by alwayscheese on Feb 6, 2018 15:07:09 GMT -6
At his sibling class at the hospital this weekend, they had the kids make little picture frames that the big siblings can put their own photo in, and have mom and dad tape inside the hospital bassinet so that baby can "see" their big brother/sister. I liked that idea too, particularly since DS probably wont be allowed at the hospital at all. Well now I'mcrying. This is adorable! |
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Post by nuggetrn on Feb 6, 2018 15:20:00 GMT -6
I'm just over here like hmmm, maybe I should get our dogs a fun new toy  |
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Post by calendula on Feb 6, 2018 15:39:16 GMT -6
At his sibling class at the hospital this weekend, they had the kids make little picture frames that the big siblings can put their own photo in, and have mom and dad tape inside the hospital bassinet so that baby can "see" their big brother/sister. I liked that idea too, particularly since DS probably wont be allowed at the hospital at all. Well now I'mcrying. This is adorable! Isn't it? DS carefully picked out all sorts of foam stickers for the border of his frame. Hearts and cars and palm trees and a big smiley face so that baby would be happy. The image of a newborn baby tucked up against a picture of my cheesing silly 5 yo makes me happy  |
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Post by mintyblueair on Feb 6, 2018 16:24:37 GMT -6
I like the cake idea. Would you have whoever is watching them bring the cake when they come visit? Or do it at home? I think we'll do it the day we get home. |
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