Minicoop Becomes a Big Sis

As the day got closer to little brother's arrival, I became more worried and more anxious about how Big Sis would react.  I was feeling torn on how I can have room to love another little being as much as I love her. I was feeling sad that the attention that I have to give the baby is time that I would lose with my first baby. Minicoop is a natural Big Sis.  She melted my worries since day 1.  Here are pictures of her first time meeting her baby bother.  

I continue to count my blessing on how nurturing and understanding she is. We planned for her to be potty trained and the Minicoops to at least be 2 years a part.  That was a huge plus!

We also did our homework to minimize disruption and to help ease the transition. 

-Ahead of time, we purchased I'm a Big Sister book By Joanna Cole.  She still loves reading that book!

-We bought a big sister and little brother gift for them to exchange during their first meet in the hospital.

-She still remembers that her magnetic dress up dolls toy is from her baby brother.

-In return, she gave baby brother a beany baby.

-Upon arrival at the hospital, we ensured that Big Sis saw her Little Bro in his crib and not Mommy's arms. 

-We made sure our family gave extra attention to Big Sis since the baby wouldn't know any better.

-While I was recovering, Daddy became the primary care taker for Bib Sis. He made sure her routine stayed the same while I stayed in the hospital for the first three nights.  Minicoop always went home to sleep in her own bed.

And so the journey now has a family of four :)