EXPECTATIONS AS A FIRST TIME MOM
Being prepared to be unprepared when you are going to have a baby is probably the best approach. Get used to the idea that things won’t go as planned, and that’s okay. Don’t feel alone. Seek support—there are so many ways to get it. Some you may not realize you will need, but some kinds of support are universal. Line up people to bring you meals or do your grocery shopping for you.
SPECIAL TIME CAN HELP SIBLINGS ADJUST TO A NEW BABY
I'll admit, I haven't always been as consistent with special time as I should be. But It can be especially useful at particular times - for instance, when a new baby arrives, when the focus (for whatever reason) is on one sibling rather than the other, when a child's behavior seems to be more problematic than usual.