I just found out that I am 6 weeks and 2 days pregnate with my third child. How long should I wait to tell my?

Question

How long should I wait to tell my kids.

Answer 1

It depends on the age of your other children. God forbid something happens with this pregnancy, it is extremely hard for young children (4-6 yrs) to understand what happened. If your kids are 8 or so, find a cool, fun way to tell them they are going to be a brother/sister again. I have had 3 miscarriages and it is not easy to explain why you're not pregnant anymore...especially to children that are too young to understand. I would wait until you are through your 1st trimester to tell young children.

Answer 2

Congratulations!

I think it depends on your kids' ages. If they are very young (toddlers or early preschool) and don't understand what pregnancy means, wait until a few months before your due date, when you are starting to make preparations for the new baby's arrival. Otherwise the concept of waiting many months for the baby to arrive might be too difficult for them. And a very young child probably won't notice your expanding belly - if they do ask about it, of course be honest.

If they are a little older and will notice that you are expanding, you could tell them as soon as you reach the second trimester, before you really start to show.

If they are old enough to understand what pregnancy means, and that it takes 9 months, you could tell them right away. It would be hard to hide your excitement (and possibly your morning sickness!) from older kids anyhow - they'd know something was up.

Answer 3

some people say to wait until the second trimester. i am 17 weeks pregnant with my third and we told our other two right away. that way they would understand better why mommy was going to the doctor and why i was taking med. my sons are two and three so they really don't understand why im pregnant they just know that there is a baby in mommy's tummy. they also go to the doctors with me to hear the heart beat and see the ultersounds. we want them to be a big part of this from the start but you could choose to wait till when you think you should. its really up to you.

Answer 4

I think its best to wait till your at least 3 months pregnant when your chances of miscarriage is less.

Its very hard to explain to kids if that happens.
From my experience.... (I told everybody,kids and Adults I was pregnant) After I miscarried my first pregnancy my nieces would ask "Wheres the baby in your tummy?" I would have to excuse myself from the room and cry.

I wish you all the best . A baby is a true blessing.... :)

Answer 5

How old are the kids? I'd wait a little while. Tell them before you're showing a lot, tho.

Answer 6

its important that they know. I am the only daughter of 3 children. When my mom told me about my little brother being born (i was almost 3), she said that i'd have someone to play with and i'd get to share a room with my older brother (who was my best friend at the time), and i'd get a "big girl bed" because my little sibling would need the crib.

then when i was at the hospital after my brother was born she held christopher (my little brother) and said "he got you gifts." and she pulled out a tonka truck for my older brother and a barbie i had wanted for me.

mattering on the age of your children it might be different
best of luck!

Answer 7

you shouldn't wait to tell them. They should be involved in what's going on in the family. They'll have more time to get used to the idea that they're going to have a sibling.

Answer 8

Tell them as soon as possible so they can start understanding that mommy is going to have another baby. This can sometimes be hard for kids to understand. Also it gives them time to start getting excited!

Answer 9

I agree with the person before. Tell them now and don't wait any longer.

Answer 10

I'd wait till after the 12 week period when your chances of miscarriage drop dramatically. That way you wouldn't have to explain if the unfortunate happened.