Below are some of the members’ comments on handling sibling jealousy and also how to prepare their older child towards the arrival of a new baby.

The sight of a baby or even soon-to-be-a-baby feotus (and almost anything to do with it!) never fail to excite me, and looking at this tiny creature surviving inside of me for the first time yesterday, I could not help myself, I just giggled happily…hubby was standing near, showing that to Beatrisya and said ‘look at baby’, she showed a blurred face, she sure did…after all, it looked different from all the babies she has seen. (read how Ros’ elder daughter adapted to the new baby on the next page)
- Ros

Laura is very excited to greet the baby but is showing signs of jealousy. These past couple of days, she’s been doing things she normally wouldn’t do. Been defiant and seeking more attention than usual. I don’t blame her ‘coz I can’t spend as much time with her as I use too. Explained all that to her before I delivered but guess there’s only so much a 3-year-old can grasp.
- Min

It must be very challenging coping with a newborn and sibling rivalry. My older 2 boys are 3(Jeremy) and 6(Aaron). Aaron being the big brother was all too fired up but Jeremy became independent overnight. He was the baby at home at one point and then now the older brother. Well, he did go through a period of wanting things his way in the name of independence, throws a lot of temper tantrums and cries for everything…..but he is slowly getting better with time. My baby boy,Ethan is 7weeks old now and amazingly he is soo goood, thank God.
- Angeline