sibling jealousy

[destinyluv01]

I have a 4 year old daughter and she was excited to find out I was pregnant, but as soon as we found out were having a boy she quickly lost interest. Im 30 weeks as of today and the baby moves a lot but she doesn't like to feel him move or talk about him. She told me she wanted a sister lastnight while we were getting ready for bed. She's been acting up lately too throwing fits when she doesn't get her way like she's 2 again. She also mentioned that me and her dad ignore her. I've been trying my best to make her feel comfortable and giving her alot of attention and love but now she was telling everyone shes the boss now lol.. She is treated like a princess in my family and closer then the other grandkids with mine and her dads parent's. I think she's going to be jealous when the new baby comes. Is there any advice for me on how to deal with this?

[destinyluv01]

Thank you everyone for your advice!. It is appreciated

[Full_time_mommy_wife]

I have the same problem! My 3 yr old daughter loves her daddy and she IS most def a daddies girl! She wanted us to have a boy bc she is so close to my husband they r play mates. And when we found out we were having another girl she went ballistic! Threw a fit and was crying I felt terrible but she seems to have gotten used to the idea but still gets a little moody when we talk about her sissy and buying things for the nursery. She came to me crying one evening saying me and daddy weren't going to play with her anymore and that daddy likes sissy more. So im in kinda the same boat. Its hard seeing her so upset but I know shell grow to love her sister when she gets here. She is coming around surely but slowly.

[heavenlyhash]

My daughter was jealous too... And I think we are having a boy and we told her that... She seemed kinda peed off lol... So we told her... If she has a brother she doesn't have to share her room... And boys don't like dresses... My daughter has an obsession for Tutus and dresses... So she is happy now

[mommytobenumber3]

My son was the opposite when I was preggo w my youngest son. He wanted a sister BC he wanted to b the.only boy. After sometime I finAlly got him. To except it by telling him he was going to be  big brother And have to look out for.his.brother  and protect him.  My mom said that's how she dealt w my. Brother too BC he was the youngest of 2 girls And then I came along so she had to tell him he was a big brother n had to protect me.  This time Round he wants another brother instead of a sister ..

[patty1848]

My mom says my brother was so angry when he found out i was a girl.  He was 7 at the time. His reason: he wanted a boy to play with ...lol. poor thing. But he loved me anyway lol.
it will get better :) but u need to put her in her place and let her know you are the boss or she will walk all over you

[destinyluv01]

O okay thank you I will look into that :-)

[gpie]

You have to teach her not to be selfish. There's a really good book called "Shepherding a Child's Heart". I think its by Ted Tripp. I've found it incredibly helpful.