Magne is now three months (and a few days) old, so here is a few pictures of him as he looks now. He has put on a healthy amount of weight, and looks to be growing fine. His head is lopsided because he sleeps on the same side all the time, but I'm sure time will change that, Freja did the same and her heard is fine now.People kept telling me that I wouldn't take as many pictures of Magne as I did of Freja and this has proven true so far. I expect to take more pictures as he becomes more active, but at the moment his primary concerns still revolve around sleeping, feeding and waving his arms and legs in the air like an over turned beetle.
He's very easy now. He had some trouble with his digestion in the first few weeks, but thankfully it never became colic and now he is as easy as can be and often smiles, grunts and gives the occaisional chuckle. Getting him to smile is very easy. You just smile at him and he smiles back.
Freja on the other hand has proven difficult. Adjusting to her new status as big sister has not been easy and we're seeing a lot of petulance and even some hysterics during the night. The kindergarten have also noted a certain bossiness now evident in her manner. I'm hoping this will pass with time as Mette says its normal, and she was a big sister to an annoying little brother herself.
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Thank you for posting about Magne! I've been wondering about your little man. Freja's gotten SO much attention, but like you said, first borns usually do (yeah me! -I'm a first born, too).
If Freja is having trouble adjusting to Magne's presence check with your local hospital to see if they have 'big siblings' classes. My parents checked me into one slightly before my baby brother was born and I know it worked (and we're talking 25 year ago!).
The classes instilled a sense of responsibility for my baby bro in me that I carry to this day. I bet Freja would be the same with just the right gentle nudging. :)
Hi Jaime.
Freja likes her brother well enough, theres no overt sign of anger or resentment, just a sudden need for attention, some cheekiness (answering back and blowing raspberries at us) and some bossiness with other kids in the kindergarten.
I've tried to give her more attention but I've found she is never sated and given the chance will drain my reserves faster than a meeting with a social worker!
I'll suggest the classes to Mette, though it probably won't be the hospitals that run it here.
That's one cool looking Magne. He's going to rule the world some day.
It's always hard for the first born. they had all their parents attention and now find it divided between two.
I used to take time out and do things only with Emily so she understood that she was still important.
Bonny bairn all the same.
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