I'm going to be a mom of 2!

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Hey everyone! I just found out I’m pregnant again! :tada: We are over the moon excited but… I’m also a little nervous about how my firstborn will handle the news. I want to tell him in the best way possible but I’m not sure when or how to do it. I know this is going to be a big change for him and I just want him to feel included and loved through it all. Any advice from moms who’ve been there? When did you tell your kids and how did they react?

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Oh my gosh, congratulations!!! :tada: I remember when we told our daughter she was going to be a big sister. She was three too! We waited until I was showing a little, just so it felt more real to her. We also gave her a “big sibling” gift…a special book about becoming a big sister. She had lots of questions and a few moments of jealousy but including her in baby preparations really helped. You’ve got this!

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Congrats!! :confetti_ball: Don’t stress too much. Kids are resilient, and honestly, you might be surprised how excited your little one will be! My older kiddo loved talking to my belly and “teaching” the baby things even before they were born. Involving him in small tasks like picking baby clothes made him feel important. You’ve already got the love part down, which is the most important thing. :two_hearts:

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I totally get where you’re coming from, when I found out I was pregnant again, I had the exact same worries! My son didn’t take it well at first and it broke my heart. But what helped was giving him time to process the news. We also talked a lot about how things might change and what would stay the same (like still reading his bedtime stories). It’s a rollercoaster, but it’ll all fall into place eventually.

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I know that feeling, it’s hard not knowing how they’ll react! We told our eldest around the second trimester because I just couldn’t hide it anymore. She was mostly confused at first and acted out a bit, which was tough. But once the baby arrived, she adjusted way better than I expected. Sometimes the anticipation is worse than the actual change. :yellow_heart:

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Thank you all so much for the kind words and ideas! I think we’ll wait a bit to tell him, like a few of you suggested, and maybe even get him a little gift to celebrate. Feeling a bit more hopeful now thanks to all of you!