child 2 help?

Question

i want another child, but i don`t know how to say it to my daughter, and how she`s going to react.

Answer 1

What and you are going to listen to the advice of a 2 year old child as to whether you have another child?

Answer 2

The method you use to tell child #1 depends on her age.

If she's older, then just flat out tell her and let her know how much fun it'll be to have a little baby in the house. You don't have to have the permission of any children already here to have a baby if that's what you and your spouse want.

If she's very young, you shouldn't even worry about it until you're actually pregnant because she's not going to understand what you're telling her. At that point, she'll become interested in mommy's "new tummy bump". That's when you can start telling her about the new baby growing inside you.

Answer 3

How old is your daughter? Is she old enough to understand that her friends have brothers and sisters - if so then it's just 'normal'

If she is a little one then she won't know any different.

It's best to have more than one child in the long term because they will have a bond that lasts a life-time.

Answer 4

i think she'll only be concerned once the baby arrives, and then she'll wonder why you've brought someone else into the world when you already have her.
i was once told of a book called "guess how much i love you" by Sam McBratney,which according to a review on amazon is:

"All children want reassurance that their parents' love runs wide and deep. In Guess How Much I Love You, a young rabbit named Little Nutbrown Hare thinks he's found a way to measure the boundaries of love. In a heartwarming twist on the "I-can-do-anything-you-can-do-better" theme, Little Nutbrown Hare goes through a series of declarations regarding the breadth of his love for Big Nutbrown Hare. But even when his feelings stretch as long as his arms, or as high as his hops, LittleNutbrown Hare is fondly one-upped by the elder rabbit's more expansive love. "

this will remind your daughter just how much you love her, and will maybe even become one of her favourite books.

Answer 5

it depends on the age of your daughter- if she is 16 she may flip or be thrilled. If she is 7, you will have to tell her the facts of life, if she is 2 tell her she is going to be a big sister and that is a very special role for her. Kids will think you love them less the older they get, just reassure them they are not being replaced- that you have enough love for everyone.

Answer 6

it depend how old your child is if she is very young don't tell her till you are nearly half way she will not under stand

but if she is older just tell her keep her up to date on what is going on and let her be
involved IE picking names and stuff for the baby

Answer 7

Kids today are consulted on far too much. That is what is wrong with them. They dont have the emotional maturity or ability to make decisions and trying to bring kids up democratically stresses them out!

Its none of her business and she will cope if you are lucky enough to conceive!

Squillions of kids do cope with having siblings you know!!!!!

Answer 8

your daughter will have to accept if you are to have another child. Yes she should be considered.... but dont base your decision around her. She will get over it if she takes it badly.

Answer 9

just tell her. im an only child but i would love a sister or brother. tell that they will probably fight, but there are times when theyll get along great. its better than always being alone

Answer 10

Is this the daughter who's teething? She must still be a baby - why are you worried about that?