not holding the baby (babies!) when the older sibling arrives at the hospital that i was really worried how she would react. a family member also told me about her older child who shed a single tear at the sight of her new baby sister. i’m not sure if it was all the preparation but my daughter ran into the room so excitedly. she had only seen me that morning so was not at all interested in a hug from me, although later she did have time to wonder where my big tummy had gone. instead she asked, “where are my sisters?” and was rushed to their cot. although, it 