I had a miscarriage my first pregnancy. I’m 8w 5d for my second pregnancy. What week has everyone announced their pregnancy? Last time I announced I had to take it back so every time I think about announcing I get nervous. Any advice? #announcing #misscarriage #firsttimemom
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2 Apr 2024
Announcing Your Pregnancy to Your Children
Navigating the Big News: Telling Your Kids About a New Sibling
Timing is Everything
Deciding when to share the news of your pregnancy with your children is a significant consideration. Most experts recommend waiting until after the first trimester, as the risk of miscarriage decreases during this period. Once your pregnancy is well-established, you can contemplate how soon to inform other family members and friends.
When it comes to your children, timing can be influenced by a few factors:
- Your child's age
- Your readiness to share the news with others
- Your child's ability to keep a secret
Younger children are less adept at keeping secrets, so you might want to wait until you're prepared to tell others before sharing the news with them. Always remember that the decision to expand your family is a momentous occasion, and the announcement should be made with thoughtfulness.
Age-Appropriate Approaches: How to Share the News Based on Your Child's Age
The way you communicate your pregnancy news should be tailored to your child's age and developmental stage. Here are some age-specific tips:
a. Toddler (Ages 1-3)
- Introduce the concept of a new baby using visual aids like baby dolls.
- Talk about animal babies or read age-appropriate books about welcoming a new sibling.
- Use simple, direct language to explain the baby growing inside Mommy's belly.
- Encourage tactile experiences, allowing your toddler to feel your baby's kicks.
b. Preschooler (Ages 3-5)
- Answer questions straightforwardly, using simple explanations.
- Consider books about baby development and becoming a big sibling.
- Reference friends or acquaintances who have younger siblings.
- Acknowledge and validate your child's feelings and emotions.
c. School-Aged Child (Ages 6-12)
- Share ultrasound pictures or creative pregnancy announcements.
- Give them a letter or a special gift from the baby.
- Create engaging and fun activities, like a scavenger hunt, for the pregnancy reveal.
- Address any concerns about sharing toys, space, or attention and assure them there's enough for everyone.
d. Teenager (Ages 13-18)
- Get creative with your pregnancy announcement ideas.
- Be understanding if your teenager doesn't express immediate excitement.
- Avoid presenting the new baby as an additional source of responsibility.
- Allow your teenager to come to terms with the idea of a new sibling in their own time.
Easing Anxieties After the Pregnancy Announcement
After sharing the news, it's essential to create a supportive environment for your child to process their emotions. Here are some tips to ease anxieties and concerns:
- Set aside dedicated time for discussing the pregnancy with your child.
- Address their questions and concerns with patience and empathy.
- Involve your child in preparations for the new baby to make them feel included.
- Maintain a balance between baby-related conversations and spending quality time that doesn't revolve around the baby.
- Be prepared for your child's emotions to fluctuate, from excitement to jealousy or anger.
- Acknowledge and validate their feelings, reassuring them of your love and attention.
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Kelly
17 Jan 2023
When did y’all announce your pregnancy on social media? I’m 16 weeks and still haven’t announced it due to my previous pregnancy losses. I’m planning on announcing it when I’m 30-35 weeks …
Janetta
13 weeks 💙
27 Mar 2024
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Ellonda
15 weeks... but there's no right or wrong. Tell ppl when you want.
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Nikola
24 Nov 2022
THANKSGIVINGGGG, Today is the day! I will be announcing My pregnancy to my friends/ Online🤭. 8 weeks and 5 days🥰
Kasey
Same here! 9 weeks 2 days today 😊
27 Mar 2024
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Beckie
Same here I am 9 weeks and 1day
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Larissa
10 Oct 2022
Mamas, remember. You can't spoil your baby!!! Don't let anyone tell you how to raise your child, parent your child, what to do with your child. You're the mom. You want to hold your baby 24/7? go for it, they don't remain babies for long. My biggest regret with my first is not enjoying the newborn baby stage. She's 5 and i'm soooooo terrified for the future, time is going by so fast. All you can do is make memories with your children, nurture them because that's what women do and hold them close to you. This society has lost its compassion and love, so show your baby and children as much love as you can because one day, they'll be out in this world without your help and all you can do is sit back, watch and reminisce. 💗
Dia
This made me cry. Thank you for this.. it rings so true. My mom worked so much but she always made time to love on us and treat us like children when we were children. (Been even more now) this world is so rough and I pray I'm half as good this mama thing as she was.
27 Mar 2024
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Larissa
Aww you're so sweet, I'm happy this was able to bring back memories love 🤍
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Divine
5 Jul 2022
Be careful with what you do while pregnant idk the laws for every state but here in Philadelphia most hospitals will call child services here in Philadelphia now everyone situation is different but from my experience it ain't worth it also watch and make sure your monitoring your children hospitals also call child services depending on the situation and what happens to the child or children and of course they don't tell you they calling them bc they don't want the parents to panic and act out just be mindful and pay close attention to your children
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I’m having my baby in University of penn I forgot u said u was close before
27 Mar 2024
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And that’s why I had to stop smoking at 16 weeks cause they kept talking abt it . In VA they didn’t care
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Melissa
30 Apr 2022
Hi everyone! How are you announcing your pregnant? I finally announced mine yesterday! With the help of my 3yr old!
Ashley
Congratulations 🎉 🥺❤️❤️I’m due nov 8th we are close 🤗
27 Mar 2024
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teresa
I'm due November 16th
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