When to tell your children? - Page 2

mrso · Apr 3rd, 2009, 23:04 PM

I am going to tell my son when I start to show. He is almsot 3 so he is going to have a ton of questions. Plus we are trying to keep it to ourselves until week 13 and then will let the family know. Since my son has no filter on what he says I am sure he would spill the beans!!!!

babystar · Apr 4th, 2009, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loopy loulou

Quote:

Originally Posted by babystar

I took my 6 yr old to my 1st scan... she sat outside until I got the all clear and then the woman brought her in and said to her theres your little brother or sister thats inside mums tummy....Joanis jaw hit the floor she was over the moon lol. Best of luck!

I like that idea!.. although if it wasn't all ok then you'd have to put a brave face on when you came out...Ahhhh so tricky...

Glad all's good with you though!! Thanks for your input.
xx

she didnt know what ward we were on as they had recently refurbished it all and so there were no baby posters etc on the wall...Unntil scan day when she had asked why I wasnt feelin too well I just said I had a sore tummy. So when scan day came she said too me is the nurse going to look at your sore tummy and I said yes...and that she would sit outside with daddy while she did it.

charlottesma · Apr 4th, 2009, 05:09 AM

Charlotte is 10 and I Know I have to tell her before mum and dad but as close to when we plan to tell them as possible as she will be desperate to tell everyone.

I'm actually planning on using her to tell mum and dad, I saw a fab t-shirt that on the front says, 'I have a secret to tell', and on the back says 'I'm going to be a big sister.'

PixieMajik627 · Apr 4th, 2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlottesma

Charlotte is 10 and I Know I have to tell her before mum and dad but as close to when we plan to tell them as possible as she will be desperate to tell everyone.

I'm actually planning on using her to tell mum and dad, I saw a fab t-shirt that on the front says, 'I have a secret to tell', and on the back says 'I'm going to be a big sister.'

That sounds so cute!

loopy loulou · Apr 4th, 2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlottesma

Charlotte is 10 and I Know I have to tell her before mum and dad but as close to when we plan to tell them as possible as she will be desperate to tell everyone.

I'm actually planning on using her to tell mum and dad, I saw a fab t-shirt that on the front says, 'I have a secret to tell', and on the back says 'I'm going to be a big sister.'

That t-shirt sounds fantastic!! What a sweet idea..

After all your comments, I think I'm thinking more along the lines of wanting to wait for a bit before telling him.. I've told my mum and sisters so I've got a bit of the 'telling' urge out my system!

Take care.
xx

dawny690 · Apr 4th, 2009, 15:30 PM

I havent told my stepchildren yet which is slightly akward seeing as the youngest is here and was here when I got my

but after my history we have decided not to tell them or anyone else thats close OH said it was ok for you girls to know

xxxx

clarabella · Apr 4th, 2009, 15:43 PM

We asked our 2 year old if she'd like a little brother or sister, to which she replied "yes, little brother please!". However, i think that she is too young to understand. I think that maybe after our 12 week scan we'll start talking about it more, and then when i start to show, will tell her that the baby is in mummy's tummy, but not sure she'll really "get it" being so young.

first alien · Apr 5th, 2009, 04:45 AM

hi. i haven't told my step daughter yet and we aren't planning on telling her till we prob really showing. now 14+6 and just look fat!!! look like i used to acouple of years ago when i was fat!
She is 6 and already has siblings on her mothers side.
Its made even more difficult in the fact that she can be very jealous and has had issues with sharing daddy with me. even though we have been together for over 4 years.
Her mother is also very difficult and we have endure years with solicitors to get access to her and even now she doesn't follow court order.
We are mainly concerned that we wont see her again because of how her mother can be.

We have told the rest of the family but only did that at 14 weeks as my SIL had miscarried last year and my younger siblings (youngest is 9) took this quite badly.

first alien · Apr 5th, 2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawny690

I havent told my stepchildren yet which is slightly akward seeing as the youngest is here and was here when I got my

but after my history we have decided not to tell them or anyone else thats close OH said it was ok for you girls to know

xxxx

congratulations on your news. was sad to hear of your past. keep well. xxxx

elainegee · Apr 5th, 2009, 05:26 AM

well my wee girl is almost 3 (in June) and my sister told her mummy had a baby in her tummy! i don't think i would of chose to tell her that early just in case (!) but the nursery teachers were explaining to the children that one of the other teachers had a baby in her tummy, now Aria took complete offense to this and started shouting saying NO MY MUMMY HAS A BABY IN HER TUMMY! so the teachers have known since i was 6 weeks! kids! x

Apr 3rd, 2009, 23:04 PM	#11
mrso Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WY Posts: 1,406	I am going to tell my son when I start to show. He is almsot 3 so he is going to have a ton of questions. Plus we are trying to keep it to ourselves until week 13 and then will let the family know. Since my son has no filter on what he says I am sure he would spill the beans!!!!

Status: Offline

Apr 4th, 2009, 05:09 AM	#13
charlottesma Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 404	Charlotte is 10 and I Know I have to tell her before mum and dad but as close to when we plan to tell them as possible as she will be desperate to tell everyone. I'm actually planning on using her to tell mum and dad, I saw a fab t-shirt that on the front says, 'I have a secret to tell', and on the back says 'I'm going to be a big sister.'

Status: Offline

Apr 4th, 2009, 15:30 PM	#16
dawny690 Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 13,315	I havent told my stepchildren yet which is slightly akward seeing as the youngest is here and was here when I got my but after my history we have decided not to tell them or anyone else thats close OH said it was ok for you girls to know xxxx

Status: Offline

Apr 4th, 2009, 15:43 PM	#17
clarabella Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South West Scotland Posts: 832	We asked our 2 year old if she'd like a little brother or sister, to which she replied "yes, little brother please!". However, i think that she is too young to understand. I think that maybe after our 12 week scan we'll start talking about it more, and then when i start to show, will tell her that the baby is in mummy's tummy, but not sure she'll really "get it" being so young.

Status: Offline

Apr 5th, 2009, 04:45 AM	#18
first alien Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: shropshire Posts: 665	hi. i haven't told my step daughter yet and we aren't planning on telling her till we prob really showing. now 14+6 and just look fat!!! look like i used to acouple of years ago when i was fat! She is 6 and already has siblings on her mothers side. Its made even more difficult in the fact that she can be very jealous and has had issues with sharing daddy with me. even though we have been together for over 4 years. Her mother is also very difficult and we have endure years with solicitors to get access to her and even now she doesn't follow court order. We are mainly concerned that we wont see her again because of how her mother can be. We have told the rest of the family but only did that at 14 weeks as my SIL had miscarried last year and my younger siblings (youngest is 9) took this quite badly.

Status: Offline

Apr 5th, 2009, 05:26 AM	#20
elainegee Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 1,861	well my wee girl is almost 3 (in June) and my sister told her mummy had a baby in her tummy! i don't think i would of chose to tell her that early just in case (!) but the nursery teachers were explaining to the children that one of the other teachers had a baby in her tummy, now Aria took complete offense to this and started shouting saying NO MY MUMMY HAS A BABY IN HER TUMMY! so the teachers have known since i was 6 weeks! kids! x

Status: Offline

Similar Threads
How to tell older children about new baby?	Pregnancy - First Trimester
When to tell your boss?	Pregnancy - Second Trimester
When did you tell your children that you were expecting again?	Pregnancy Club
When to tell your employer	Pregnancy - First Trimester
Mr Bum's jokes not to tell small children	Just For Fun

User Name		Remember Me?
Password