https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:59:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1606462 Thu, 01 May 2014 17:59:42 +0000 lemondrop 1606462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just did this 6 weeks ago, our boys are 26 months apart. </p> <p>-How long after birth did they meet?<br /> Son #2 was born around 10pm, my husband and IL's brought our 2 year old late the second morning. </p> <p>-Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before?<br /> He came with his grandparents, then we had enough people to pass the baby around and police our toddler- NO WAY was I chasing him around. </p> <p>-Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once?<br /> Just once, with a quick and easy second birth I was discharged the next morning. </p> <p>-What did you expect and how did it end up going?<br /> He didn't really get what was going on, but did well. He was mostly just excited to see me and a little anxious which is why we kept it to one visit. </p> <p>-Did you get LO1 a present from LO2?<br /> -if so, what was it?<br /> Yes, we got him a Go Go Smart Wheels ambulance. It kept him busy while grandparents were enjoying the new guy and we thought the song was appropriate since it sings about the hospital. </p> <p>I've read somewhere that it might be a good idea to bring LO1 and LO2 home from the hospital together to make the transition easier?<br /> We didn't, he was busy playing with grandparents and we already had enough stuff to juggle going home. </p> <p>It's been a bit of a trial getting our toddler settled in with his new brother. He really didn't understand what was going on, and he's had ups and downs with regressions and acting out for about 6 weeks. He now loves his little brother and is obsessed with hanging out with him thankfully! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1606441 Thu, 01 May 2014 17:49:29 +0000 knittylady 1606441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: I was hoping you would respond! I wonder if DS will start understanding stuff more. He's 11 months now, but as I posted above, will be 15 months by the EDD... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1606279 Thu, 01 May 2014 16:00:53 +0000 Running Elley 1606279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are 13.5 months apart so DS was still pretty young when DD was born. </p> <p>-How long after birth did they meet?<br /> She was born just after midnight and MIL brought DS by to meet her at around 8:30am the next morning.</p> <p>-Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before?<br /> Before family. The one thing that I stood really firm on was the fact that I wanted him to be the first person to meet her (other than DH and I). Obviously he's still too little to know how special that was but it was really important to me.</p> <p>-Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once?<br /> He came twice. He came the first morning after she was born and then DD and I ended up staying an extra night. DH had gone home to sleep with DS at our house on the second night so when they woke up the next morning they came to the hospital together. He stayed about 2 hours that time.</p> <p>-What did you expect and how did it end up going?<br /> I didn't really expect much because DS was so young but it went really well! When he first came he was kind of unsure to see his mommy and daddy with the other baby but we made sure to pay special attention to him and he did really well. He was OBSESSED with babies at the time so that helped. He also really loved saying Hi to all of the nurses, etc. </p> <p>-Did you get LO1 a present from LO2?<br /> No, we didn't. If DS had been older I probably would have though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1606043 Thu, 01 May 2014 14:36:26 +0000 heffalump 1606043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My situation was different because LO 2 ended up in the NICU. The plan was for LO 1 to come to the hospital after she was born with whichever grandparent was watching her. She was actually on her way when they rushed LO 2 up to the NICU and they said no visitors, and we decided not to have them meet until the baby came home so we didn't scare our toddler with all of those tubes in the baby.. But she did know that she had a baby sister, she saw pictures of her every day, and she visited me in the hospital daily until I was discharged.<br /> -How long after birth did they meet? 10 days.<br /> -Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before? Adult family members were the only people allowed to visit.<br /> -Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once? Multiple times, but she didn't get to see the baby.<br /> -What did you expect and how did it end up going? Like I said, I expected to have LO1 meet her sister much earlier. But she waited until we came home. I was pretty terrified of jealousy, but she was so cute and sweet. She had the biggest smile on her face and then always wanted to be with her.<br /> -Did you get LO1 a present from LO2? Yes. I got her a book that is special to me because I gave it to my sister when I was born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1605976 Thu, 01 May 2014 14:06:55 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1605976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-How long after birth did they meet?<br /> 2 days after when we came home from the hospital.</p> <p>-Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before?<br /> She didn't come to the hospital.</p> <p>-Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once?<br /> 0</p> <p>-What did you expect and how did it end up going?<br /> I wasn't sure what to expect, but what happened exceeded my expectations. LO1 was so fascinated and excited to meet LO2 and displayed no jealousy or fear! She just wanted to be by his side and touch him.</p> <p>-Did you get LO1 a present from LO2?<br /> Yes</p> <p>-if so, what was it?<br /> A stuffed panda bear (but she didn't care about it and would've been fine without a present... she was just staring at her lil brother and intrigued by him the whole time - she kept wanting to caress and touch him. One of the first things she did was offer him some of the grapes she happened to be eating when we walked through the door).</p> <p>I've read somewhere that it might be a good idea to bring LO1 and LO2 home from the hospital together to make the transition easier? We didn't do that.</p> <p>Eta: Kids are 26 months apart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1605964 Thu, 01 May 2014 14:02:14 +0000 lamariniere 1605964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-How long after birth did they meet? She was born at 6:45pm and he was there the next day around 11am. </p> <p>-Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before? No family, just us. </p> <p>-Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once? Multiple times since I stayed 4 days. </p> <p>-What did you expect and how did it end up going? Didn't have many expectations. The first thing he said, completely unprompted: "I love the baby!"</p> <p>-Did you get LO1 a present from LO2? Was going to get something but DD arrived 3 weeks early!</p> <p>-if so, what was it? I hadn't decided yet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604709 Thu, 01 May 2014 09:24:39 +0000 Maysprout 1604709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO1 was there within an hour of me having LO2. I wish we had made it out of the delivery room and into the room we were staying in bc it was a little chaotic with trying to get packed up, just having delivered, needing to nurse LO2 and comforting LO1 but my mom was super antsy to come over and introduce them. Ideally I would have waited at least a couple hours.</p> <p>LO1 had moments of shyness and moments of curiousness. I tried to make sure I had time when I was just holding LO1 and times where I held them both. LO1 seemed a lot more sure of herself the next day when she came over and my mom did a good job of telling her about mommy and the baby. But she still needed reassurance for awhile. LO1 came over a few times in the 2 days I was there, we live really close by to the hospital and sometimes stayed just a short time and sometimes stayed an hour or so.e</p> <p>We got LO1 a few presents but they weren't really from the baby. She got a baby doll that looked like a newborn that had diapers and stuff with it so she could take care of her baby and a couple little toys like stickers to play with at the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604663 Thu, 01 May 2014 09:05:31 +0000 shellio 1604663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My two DS are 22 mos apart. The transition has been easy (well, from the new sibling standpoint, anyway!) The baby is 5 mos old now.</p> <p>-How long after birth did they meet?<br /> Scheduled C section in morning, grandma brought DS to hospital in the early evening after his nap.</p> <p>-Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before?<br /> I guess there were a couple of other family members there before DS arrived but when he came in, there weren't other guests, it was just our little family and grandma.</p> <p>-Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once?<br /> He came every day for a brief (30-60 min) visit - DH stayed at hospital with me the whole first day and the next two days he was back and forth. Grandma came and stayed at our house with DS1.</p> <p>-What did you expect and how did it end up going?<br /> DS1 is very sweet and loving and we had really been talking up baby brother so we expected things to go well and it went better than expected. He got in the hospital bed with us when he arrived and I kind of had both boys propped in my lap and DS1 would not stop kissing baby bro. </p> <p>-Did you get LO1 a present from LO2?<br /> -if so, what was it?<br /> Yes - little brother brought big brother a Green Toys tractor, which he loved but I'm not sure how much he processed that his baby brother had brought it to him. Still think it was a good idea though.</p> <p>FYI - I have heard that when you bring LO1 into the room, you (mommy) should not be holding the baby. I think we either had daddy holding the baby or had him in the bassinet but I'm not sure how much it mattered, my guy definitely does not have a major mom addiction like many LOs have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604616 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:52:20 +0000 polkadots 1604616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: LO is 2 1/2. She talks about baby brother and knows something is going on in my belly, but I don't think she understands that its an actually baby. She's been acting out more lately so I think she gets that there is a change coming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604590 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:44:48 +0000 autumnlove 1604590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-How long after birth did they meet? MIL and LO were headed over to the hospital when the nurses figured out that I was hemorrhaging. They transferred me to a private room without DH and the baby because they had to perform a procedure to stop the bleeding. I missed their first meeting and DH had MIL/LO leave after a few minutes with the newborn. They said LO wasn't very interested in the baby. :)</p> <p>-Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before? With MIL about 2.5 hours after my C-section.</p> <p>-Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once? Once</p> <p>-What did you expect and how did it end up going? I expected a magical meeting with lots of hugs, kisses, pictures and curiosity from LO. Didn't get that until we went home a few days later.</p> <p>-Did you get LO1 a present from LO2? No, I figured LO 1 was only 16 months and didn't really NEED a gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604582 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:42:30 +0000 knittylady 1604582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so curious about this. DS's will be 15 months apart, and I worry about DS1 having no context for whats happening.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604580 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:42:12 +0000 Mamaof2 1604580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@char54: aww so sweet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604568 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:39:38 +0000 Charm54 1604568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have LO 2 yet , but whenever I had a new sibling and I came to the hospital to meet the baby, my parents had a new doll for me to take home. The nurses would swaddle it up and place it in the bassinet and it always felt special that I had my own "baby". I have 3 younger sisters and remember getting my dolls well. I will do the same for my kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604567 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:39:30 +0000 junebugmama 1604567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-How long after birth did they meet? I had some bleeding complications. So we held off quite a few people. They met probably at the 4 hour mark </p> <p>-Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before?<br /> He came in after family, however this time we are bringing him in first to meet LO3. I think when he came in it was too overwhelming since there was so much going on. This time I think he deserves a peaceful moment with the new baby to himself. Although he's 6 now, so a bit different. The 2 yr old will come in next after that though. </p> <p>-Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once?<br /> He came every day I was there. </p> <p>-What did you expect and how did it end up going?<br /> It went fine, however, he was pretty afraid of the baby. </p> <p>-Did you get LO1 a present from LO2?<br /> Nope. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604549 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:35:46 +0000 Mrsjets 1604549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are 21 months apart</p> <p>-How long after birth did they meet? I had L (#2) Tuesday morning but because J (#1) was sick he did not visit in the hospital. We came home Wednesday morning and J was waiting (with my in laws) at the door to meet her. </p> <p>-Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before? NA<br /> -Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once? NA</p> <p>-What did you expect and how did it end up going? I thought there would be more jealousy but there isn't any. I think it's because they are so close in age and at 2 months PP I don't think J even remembers life with out his little sister.</p> <p>-Did you get LO1 a present from LO2? Nope. Our families/close friends did bring J a small present so it didn't look like L was the only one getting gifts. </p> <p>-if so, what was it? He got coloring books/markers, play doh toys, books, LP cars and a couple big brother shirts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604402 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:07:28 +0000 Mamaof2 1604402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How long after birth did they meet?<br /> --- I had a c/s on a Thursday and DH brought him to the hospital in Friday</p> <p>Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before?<br /> -- We don't have local family but my mom was in town to help with DS and my Mom saw DD before DS (we kept him in DCP) </p> <p> Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once?<br /> -- He came 1 time to meet her and then my DH brought him again the day we went home so we could go home as a family</p> <p>What did you expect and how did it end up going?<br /> --I was really nervous I didn't know what to expect! DS was hesitant at 1st and then he decided his little sister was ok :happy: </p> <p>Did you get LO1 a present from LO2?<br /> -- Yes, DD got DS a new leap frog toy - it was like a tablet type thing - DS brought DD a little stuffed animal</p> <p>ETA: my kids are 2.5 yrs apart </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604388 Thu, 01 May 2014 08:04:49 +0000 Amelieisme 1604388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How old is your LO? I was so nervous about the transition but one month in and it's been smooth sailing! I had a planned c section so LO1 was brought to the hospital about 3 pm (c section was at 9 am) to give me a chance for the spinal to wear off. First meeting was great! He kissed and hugged her. He came to the hospital twice more. Each time he seemed a little more stressed about it, but I think it was the hospital rather than the baby. Plus, grandma had him and he always does the "I love grandma more" thing when she is around. I was nervous about going home because he seemed to be getting increasingly upset. We went home first and had baby in her swing when he arrived so that we could say hello and play with LO1 a bit before he noticed the baby. He noticed her on his own and wanted to kiss her. He really has showed no signs of jealousy in this first month. We didn't do a gift because he's so young, but I do hear it helps if your LO is older. I did buy him an infant doll about one month ahead so I could introduce the idea of a "baby" to him. </p> <p>Good luck with the transition. It's definitely nerve-wracking in the lead up :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604348 Thu, 01 May 2014 07:53:13 +0000 Weagle 1604348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't done this yet, but I do have a plan :)</p> <p>-Assuming I don't go into labor super early and they can get here, my parents will bring LO to the hospital whenever I'm settled in my room. I think it will be too crazy until then, and possibly make it harder if I don't seem at least a little comfortable. Obviously, what time the baby is born could totally make that decision for us. </p> <p>-We don't live near family, so only my parents will be here. Even if we were close to family, LO would meet baby first. </p> <p>-Unless I need a C, LO will probably only come once. She will not mind as my parents will be here with her, and basically no one else exists when they're around. </p> <p>-I'll get LO a present from baby and let her pick one out for baby. Something small for baby (a lovey or soft rattle) and something a bit bigger for LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-me-about-lo1-meeting-lo2#post-1604331 Thu, 01 May 2014 07:43:51 +0000 polkadots 1604331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its May and with my due date approaching the fact that I'm going to be a parent of 2 is getting real....real fast! </p> <p>Tell me about when your LO1 met LO2.<br /> -How long after birth did they meet?<br /> -Did LO1 come after family to meet LO2 or before?<br /> -Did LO1 come to the hospital multiple times or just once?<br /> -What did you expect and how did it end up going?<br /> -Did you get LO1 a present from LO2?<br /> -if so, what was it?</p> <p>I've read somewhere that it might be a good idea to bring LO1 and LO2 home from the hospital together to make the transition easier?<br /> Ha can you tell I'm getting a little nervous!? </p>