<p>Yea, my D has told us not to bug her extra just because brother is no longer around to help deflect some of the "attention/scrutiny." She & S are IMing one another.
To a large degree, I think a lot depends on the family dynamics. My S was never very talkative or demonstative (a "private, reserved" sort), while my D is much better about verbalizing her feelings & fond of hugs & massages. Because of that & since she's the "baby," her absence will likely be more keenly felt.</p>