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S+TM: when are you telling your older children?

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How old are the siblings to be and when do you plan to tell them about the new baby?

Rachel and Jeff Married 5.29.05

Jason is 8

Elizabeth is 6

Katherine is 18 months 


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Re: S+TM: when are you telling your older children?

  • on_the_moveon_the_move member
    Our kids are 5 and 3 and we are waiting to tell them until the end of March when I will be about 12 weeks.  I feel like they should be some of the first people to know since it will impact their lives the most.  I had a m/c last summer and we had told the kids a baby was coming between their birthdays.  They haven't mentioned it, but I want to be more certain this time.

    Rachel and Jeff Married 5.29.05

    Jason is 8

    Elizabeth is 6

    Katherine is 18 months 


    Lilypie Maternity tickers
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  • SweetnSassy23SweetnSassy23 member
    I would definitely wait until after 12 weeks. Little kids have a hard time keeping secrets. We already told DS (just over a year old). He wasn't impressed and decided to chew on some toys!
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  • nelch84nelch84 member
    I would tell my son but he is only 9 months old! I don't think it would mean much to him yet!
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  • BeefcurtainBeefcurtain member
    My dd mykynly brynly is only 9 mos! She can't tell anyone!!! I am hoping for a girl but my bf wants a boy!
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  • specialsnowflaykespecialsnowflayke member
    I would probably not tell them until after the baby is born. What a cute surprise for your little angels!!!! :x
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  • specialsnowflaykespecialsnowflayke member
    Beefcurtain said:

    My dd mykynly brynly is only 9 mos! She can't tell anyone!!! I am hoping for a girl but my bf wants a boy!

    Omg that's such a great name!!!!! Any tips on finding a beautiful name for our little precious bean?
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  • razzlemydazzlerazzlemydazzle member
    Wow so many of you girls have young babies! That's going to be a lot to handle!!
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  • angelasachsangelasachs member
    I have 3 step sons that are 12 and Twins that are 10. We are going to wait to tell them till after my first ultrasound because we told them right away last October and I had a MC. It was heart breaking to have to explain that to them. I'm crossing my fingers for a sucky baby this time and looking for a cute way to tell them the great news when it's time.
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  • specialsnowflaykespecialsnowflayke member
    angelasachs said:
    I have 3 step sons that are 12 and Twins that are 10. We are going to wait to tell them till after my first ultrasound because we told them right away last October and I had a MC. It was heart breaking to have to explain that to them. I'm crossing my fingers for a sucky baby this time and looking for a cute way to tell them the great news when it's time.
    Oooh so fun- older brothers to protect your LO! Fingers crossed for you! Pinterest has TONS of cute ideas- maybe make pancakes that spell "we're pregnant" or something fun like that?
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  • MamaOwl15MamaOwl15 member
    I've told my son, who is currently 20 months old that "Mommy has a baby in her tummy," and "you're going to be a big brother." I've showed him a picture of a 5-week embryo, though I don't think at his age he quite understands any of this yet.

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  • Samtheman0214Samtheman0214 member
    I was going to wait until I had ultrasound pictures. Probably around 9 weeks, I'm 5wks 4 days today. They are ages 1,2,7, and 9. The 7 and 9 year old are my stepchildren. Hopefully they don't freak out. Lol I'm pretty sure they think one little brother and one little sister is enough.
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  • erikalovesmatterikalovesmatt member
    I think around 13 weeks when I tell rest of the family. My son (18 months) won't get it. Maybe if I tell him there's a truck in my belly though...

    My daughter (3) has been wanting a "baby sister" for a few months now. She told everyone at Christmas she was getting one for her birthday (which is a little over 9 months from December) and family went wild. Well then we put out that fire, and lo and behold she really will be getting one about 2 weeks after her birthday.I haven't confirmed it with her but all she talks about is having a baby sister and that is how she starts most conversations, phone calls, etc. SMH such a silly girl. I can't wait to see her excitement when I do tell her there's one in there, though.


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  • Tourmaline15Tourmaline15 member
    I told my son and my DH at the same time. We will be delivering this baby at home, so DS will be there for it. We feel that its very important for this to be a family experience. Plus, he'll be 2 by then so it'll be a good learning experience on the processes of nature.
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