Issa, who is four years old, has absolutely no concept of what a baby actually is. Her mommy has two other children, and Issa's "baby" brother over there is a toddler. So naturally Issa wanted to know if this baby was going to be born the same size as her "baby" brother. Can we all say OUCH?
She also became very upset (and I mean VERY upset) about the fact that the baby doesn't have any clothes. She was crying because she doesn't want the baby to have to be naked. *shakes head* We tried explaining to her that the baby won't actually be born until October and we have lots of time to get the baby clothes. That did not work. So we took her to the store and let her pick out a onesie for the baby. She chose one that has a skull and crossbones on it and says, "Arrrr! Change me booty!" which is actually kind of funny because Kenny and I have discussed a pirate themed nursery.
After we got the onesie, Issa stopped being upset and was suddenly quite happy that we are going to have a baby. She told us she was going to be a "very good big sister." We know she will.
Ava, who is seven years old, was not at all worried that we might let the baby run around naked. Ava's first response was a big grin and, "Cool!" She informed us that she just loves babies and babies are "sooooo cute!" Ava was really fascinated that the baby is the size of an avocado this week. She also wanted to know if we'd let her hold the baby, and we told her we would (with a little help, of course). That seemed to make her happy, and then she was done talking about the baby.
Neither of the girls was overly impressed by the ultrasound images. Ava matter-of-factually stated, "I can't really see it. It looks like a blob." Haha. I guess it does kind of look like a blob. She did, however, like the ultrasound where the baby has its little hand raised. She thought that one looked "more like a baby."
Both girls told us that they want the baby to be a girl. We explained that you don't really get to choose whether your baby is a boy or girl, but we would all love the baby no matter what the baby's gender is. They both immediately agreed that they would love the baby "even if its a BOY." *chuckles* I have a feeling the girls will be quite disappointed if this baby is a boy. I guess we will have to wait to see. We've decided not to find out the gender so we won't find out until the baby is born.
I am so glad the girls are excited about the baby. I am, however, not naive enough to think this means we won't have some transitional issues. We are going to do everything we can to make sure the girls transition to the changes that come with a new baby in as stress-free a way as possible. I'm going to make them "big sister" kits later on. I'm also reading up on other ways to ease your "big kids" into having an extra baby in the house. As always, reader suggestions are certainly welcome!
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