I am 16 weeks pregnant and I am trying to figure out when and how to tell my five year old she is going to be a big sister. I also have an eight year old who already knows, but am not sure when the appropriate time to tell the little one. She is always saying how she is going to ask God to send us a baby to love but I'm not sure how she will react when she finds out we have one on the way. Also, after we tell her, I am afraid of the "when will the baby be here" questions...
2006-11-17 10:14:29 · 21 answers · asked by ♥Baby♥Girl♥ 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's as simple as just telling her that she will soon be a big sister, herself. A five year old may be curious and want to know all kinds of details, but you can certainly tell her that there are somethings for an adult to know and a child will just have to wait.
In the meantime, It should be enough to tell her that the teeny, tiny baby is growing in mommy's tummy, and will come out when it's good and ready. Be sure to let both kids on the milestones, especially the baby's kicks, ultrasound pictures and, if possible, listening to the baby's heartbeats.
As far is the "when will the baby get here?" question. How about setting up a special calandar that the little one can take charge of crossing off the remaining weeks and days?
2006-11-17 10:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell her. I told my two year old as soon as I knew. She is still a little not sure but we are trying to involve her as a big sister. She gets to help mommy pick out clothes and she loves it. You five year old will do good. If the questions get annoying then just keep telling her that the baby has to finish growing inside of you. The baby is not big enough yet when she is big enough then you and daddy will go get the baby out of your belly. This is what I keep telling my three year old nephew. He keep asking how big is the baby and when will I go to the hospital and take the baby out. He is just a little excited. I love it though I know that he will be good to his new baby nephew. It's the little memories that will last and you wil remember forever. Good Luck.
2006-11-17 10:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by mommy of two 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son was so happy when I told him (same age) They make these great books- "I'm going to be a big brother/big sister" "baby on the way" etc. There is a section in just about every bookstore with all kinds of choices. I just told him straight out that there was a baby in my belly. As far as "when is the baby coming" you would want to tell her general terms.. tell her the month and explain that it is spring time, after christmas- around Easter. That way she's not asking every day.
Also-- getting an "I'm a big sister" t-shirt will make her SO proud!
It will go well.. I promise!
2006-11-17 10:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by iampatsajak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have an 8 and a 5 year old as well and trying to get pregnant. We asked my 5 year old how he would feel to be a big brother he said good but he kinda resorts to baby like attitudes every once in a while. I am not even pregnant yet. Bring up all the things she can teach the baby!
2006-11-17 10:17:23 · answer #4 · answered by nicsgirlus 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am 12 weeks pregnant and am taking my son who is 7 yrs old to my scan have not told him i am going to show him instead.He has also been praying for a brother so will tell him his prayer has come true but might be a girl as god always makes what he thinks is best good luck oh and as for questions it will be great as i have some books to show my son at diffrent stages and what is happ to the baby
2006-11-17 10:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by sarah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 5, most little girls are delighted that they will have a baby sister. At this age many of them are playing with dolls and all ready have the nurturing felling.
If you are from an intelligent modern family, this is not too young of an age to explain some of the elementary facts of life when they ask either.
2006-11-17 10:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's no problem,how did you tell your eight year old that she was going to have a sister? If it worked then, the same rule of thumb applies. Or you could try the baby channel on tv.
2006-11-17 10:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by ace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you showing her a picture of the sonogram. and ask her if she can point out the nose and fingers etc After that make a craft. You know when the baby is due. Get a big poster board and draw calendars. (regular calendar wouldnt be as visual for her I dont think). And then every day she can mark off one more day. This give her something to look forward to and then also she can see herself.
This also can become an intense counting exercise for her.
congrats!!!!!
2006-11-17 10:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Summer H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter was 4 when she found out. I was worried at first too but she loves her brother and is very protective . I started by I asked her to help pick stuff out for the baby! I asked her to Help decorate the room and made it fun. I talked about the baby every day to her. She got used to the idea of a baby! She wanted to be the big helper
2006-11-17 10:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by Monet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 02:14:30 · answer #10 · answered by hobin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋