I'm pregnant with my 4th child, and I have 3 very young children already (3, 20 months, 9 months) The 3 year old is no problem, as she has already experienced two babies. But the 20 month old was too young when her brother was born to remember, and the 9 month old has never experienced it. How can I explain, and when should I, what's going on with mommy and that there is going to be a new baby in the house to the younger two?
2006-09-30
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Just tell them a new baby is coming! When you start to show, IF they notice it, tell them truthfully that the baby is growing in there until it is ready to come out. The less said, the better. Let them feel that this is very normal, by not making too much of a big deal out of it.
My youngest (twins) came just 2 years after the middle one, and he says he doesn't remember when they weren't around. That's pretty much how your younger two will be about this one. And that's kind of nice.
When I explained the big tummy to him, before the twins were born.... he got a real surprised look on his face, and then said, "YOU....EAT ???" I think he meant that he thought I ate them. LOL. I told him that God put them there. That's all he needed to know at that point in his life. And it's true, really... we know that intercourse causes it, but still, God allows it to happen
Congratulations !!!!
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2006-09-30 10:49:26
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answered by mia2kl2002 7
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I am an Irish twin, and I have a little sis whom is ten months younger. So my mom and dad told me at the last minute. That's what happened according to the video tape!
2006-10-02 00:35:10
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answered by Anonymous
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dang - that is tough - most experts say you should wait at least 2 years between kids - because each kid needs its parents for the first 2 years of their life...
my mom had 4 kids - I was the oldest and HATED her for doing it (still do) and HATE babies because of it
a 9 month old doesnt "experience" it..a 9 month old is depirved because of it.. they have to give you up because now you are gonna be busy with "the baby".. seriously - and yes I have issues, I know I have issues that is the whole point - your kids will have issues too...
make sure you do something so you dont have other kids - tie your tubes - the world is over populated already
2006-09-30 21:41:48
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answered by CF_ 7
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Please dont use the stork method. Try telling them that there family is getting bigger becuase they have so much love to share and try to get your three year olds help young children love to feel important especially when it comes to there parents and siblings.
2006-09-30 19:27:30
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answered by Stephanie Baby 2
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tell them the way you told the 3 year old the 1st time
2006-09-30 17:46:17
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answered by Me me me me me 4
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Perhaps you could explain that there was so much love in your family that you are being blessed with another baby to share that extra love with.
2006-09-30 17:44:51
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answered by ©2009 7
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good God! I LOVE IT! I want a 4th, but hubby says nat a chance!
The younger 2 won't remember how you told them, the older one....make it a party! woo hoo! another baby!
2006-09-30 19:13:56
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answered by Anonymous
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the same way you told the three year old when the last one came
2006-09-30 17:44:49
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answered by kleighs mommy 7
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wow..........what can I say, you really have been and will be busy, for a long time....
Just tell them as you get bigger...there's another baby that will be joining them real soon........
2006-09-30 18:08:42
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answered by Anonymous
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tell them that their gonna got a new friend
2006-09-30 17:44:12
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answered by Desirae W 1
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