Got ya!
I'm not pregnant but that was a fun virtual joke (for me as I imagine your shock, smile and then laughter... or perhaps not so much).
This did get me thinking about Hypothetical (which is our third baby's name of current). When I was pregnant with Wyatt, I had Henry hold up the stick to my husband and announce kinda, sort-of "I'm gonna be a big brother" and in three-year old fashion, he forgot about it five minutes later. He didn't know what it meant, at all.
That was perfect for us as we don't share with people that I'm pregnant until we hear a heartbeat at the OB appointment. I mean, I didn't share it with anyone outside of my little family; not my parents, not my siblings, anyone.
Now, what if Hypothetical comes along? Henry would certainly know what being a big brother means and would, in five-year old fashion, share it with anyone within audible distance. Of course, I would want to tell him, but he's horrible at keeping secrets. So hypothetically speaking (or not), what would you do?
PS - I totally nabbed this picture from Chelle, congratulations again!
PSS - again, I'm totally not pregnant for any of those readers that just skim through posts. You know who you are.
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Hmmm...first, you so got me with the pic! I was so excited, lol!
Second, that's a tough one. I shared w/everyone, well, I'm not sure why! Having gone through a pregnancy loss, I appreciated support from everyone. But, if you don't want anyone to know, maybe not tell him?
But then again, I don't know!! That's too hard to decide :) I think that when the time comes you'll know what will be best for you, your husband and your family.
Sorry I wasn't of any help :)
That is tough! I hate to say "Don't tell him", because it just seems a little mean to not include the other child in what is about to happen.
But, 5 year olds just can't keep a secret.
I feel like I'm totally stealing from Chelle's comment, but we also lost our first (I was 5 mths)of course by then everyone knew. But with that one and with Nico we knew we wanted to wait until that first trimester was over.
you've now made me realize that in a couple of years I will have to decide if Nico gets to know or not...probably not!
Dirty trick, you.
I say tell him the same time you tell the rest of us. You won't be keeping it a secret for THAT long and then it can be something just for you and Dan, which might be nice for a change.
I told them the day after I found out--I can't keep my mouth shut (and I remember when we told them about the 4th--our biggest shocker we told the kids how we were done with babies just the month before--my oldest just stood up and hugged me; it was so sweet :) )
I told everyone the day I found out, all 3 times. When I got pregnant with #2, I had #1 call my parents and he, at the age of 2 1/2, was supposed to say "Momma's having a baby!", but he said "Momma's a baby!" and hung up! :)
If you don't want people to know, don't tell him!!! TRUST me. I've lived it. Don't tell until after 10-12 weeks, if you can last that long. It will slip out, that's just how kids are. Unless he's older (7-8 maybe), he might keep a secret better by then.
I have no idea what to do - hypothetically speaking...
You are mean and dirty! My heart was beating so fast and my stomach even dropped. I was so excited for you.. Meanie!
uhm hello it's not april fools day!!
tricky aren't you friend?
i haven't been in the situation (yet) but knowing me, i wouldn't tell. especially bc the kid is mine and acts like me - hence i am sure she would spill the beans!
either way i am sure you will make the right decision for you :)
OMG! You totally had me getting all excited for you! Everyone I know is pregant right now. Wah. I wish i was. But we already had Hypothetical. His name is Twin B.
Congrats on the baby Anti Supermommy! I'm so exited for you guys!
Signed,
SuperSkimmer
OK, that was not funny!
You totally got me!!
That is a hard one. I have a friend who just found out about her 3rd, and she has a 4 year old and 2 year old. I think I would tell him. Reveal in your hypothetical baby! :)
That is hard. When I had my second, my oldest was 3. She knew & didn't blab until I was around 6 months. Yes, don't ask I kept it a secret from my parents until then.
I would try not to tell him till you knew for sure. It shouldn't be to hard to keep it a secret until you hear the heartbeat. If get morning sickness, etc just say you are sick, etc.
I say, you wait until you are ready to tell everybody if he can't keep a secret. I don't know, though.
That's a tough one. If you find a good compromise between telling your blabby child and keeping the (hypothetical) news a secret, please do share! We've wondered the same thing.
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