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Looking for Ideas...
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on August 24, 2009
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I read a request similar to this before, but I cant find it. My husband and I are brainstorming creative/funny/interesting ways of telling news to the family and frien...
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- My frind just found ut she was going to be a gramma and her daughter gave her a gift. It was a charm that said best gramma. But now that I am thinking of it. You coul...
- Some things we did: Had our son (or you can use a pet in this senario too) wear a "I'm the BIG Brother" t-shirt. Had everyone pose for a picture. Instead of hav...
- With my first child we had pictures to show the family so we put the ultra sound picture into the pile of pictures so when they looked through it the picture was there...
How to Tell Family We're Pregnant Under Special Circumstances
Asked by A.T. from Cincinnati
on December 16, 2006
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My soon to be husband (this tuesday!) just found out we're pregnant! :) However, His brother just lost his baby that was pre-mature and survived 2 months about 2 weeks...
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- I have never been in this situation, but I would suggest waiting. Even waiting until your 3 months along isn't such a bad idea all on it's own, which I know is extreme...
- My husband and I where in a similar situation. The day we planned on telling everyone happened to be the day my sister-in-law miscarried her twins. It was very hard on...
- Hi A., I would wait until you are in your 12th week or near it. The first trimester is the hardest, so they say, & that could be your reason. You didn't want to tell ...
Family Dog Has Cancer How and What Do We Tell the Kids?
Asked by T.H. from Syracuse
on May 29, 2009
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We just found out that our 12 year old dog has cancer and probably will not be with us much longer. Our dog is huge part of our family, she was our child before we had...
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- I am so sorry to hear about your dog. It is just as hard to hear about a pet being sick as another family member. We just lost our dog to cancer(hemangiosarcoma) so ...
- my suggestion is to sit down with him and watch marley and me and then after the movie is over explain to him that marley was sick and so is your dog and marley went a...
- T., I am so sorry. My dog lucky broke a hip 4 yrs ago they gave him medicine for two weeks to make him comfortable as possible. Lucky learned how to get along on the t...
Seeking Positive Thoughts About Siblings 18 Monthes Apart
Asked by S.R. from Boston
on August 18, 2008
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One of my girlfriends and I are both expecting our second children in late October. Our sons will both be 18-19 months old when our second babies arrives. It seems t...
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- COngratulations! I know exactly what you are experiencing though...I am expecting my 2nd in Nov and have a 13 mos old boy now, they will be about 16 mos apart. I am ...
- My kids are 16 months apart(3 and 2now) and I wouldn't have it any other way. It is tough and my 2nd one was not an easy baby, but you get through it and they become b...
- I know that you already have a million responses, but, as the type of person that would say "oh, that will be hard" I guess I just wouldn't mean it as discouraging, bu...
When Do You Tell Your Child
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on June 22, 2009
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I'm 5 weeks and 4 days pregnant. My six year old has been asking for a sibiling for months now. Not that she understands what that actually means.
When do we tell...
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- Hi K.: You received an excellent response from SH. I think it wise to wait until after the crucial weeks.After that,I think sharing your experiences of your pregnancy...
- She is 6? Why wouldn't she understand? I have a 6yo and shoot, maybe she knows more than she should about this topic - LOL! You do what you want but if it were me, ...
- i think it would be ok to tell her when your past the misscaraige months. if you want to enclude her to your drs visits thats ok she can hear the babies heart beat :) ...
How to Tell 2 Year-old About New Baby
Asked by A.D. from Killeen
on February 16, 2009
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I took a home test on the 12th and got a positive result. My husband and I are very excitied about adding to our family. I have an appointment on the 23rd just to conf...
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- Congrats!! We're in the same boat :) I've been wondering the same thing!! I think that so long as we include them in on conversations & acting like it's an everyday...
- Wait until your past the 1st trimeseter, there will be several months ahead. I'm not trying to rain on your parade. I just know from a friends experience that it can b...
- Hi A.- I agree with the advice you've received so far but wanted to share a funny story about my son. When he was 23 months old his sister was born. For months ah...
How to Share the Good News
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on January 19, 2009
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Hello! My DH and I are going to be trying for baby #2 starting this month! Last time I found out I was pregnant I was SO excited (our first time trying and it worked!)...
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- I always thought it would be cute to put my oldest in a "Big Brother" shirt and take him to his Grandma's house to see how long it would take for people to notice. Bu...
- We made a shirt for our son using the iron on templates. Then we made plans with the family and had him wear it. It was fun to see how long it took people to realize w...
- I also like the "big brother/big sister" t-shirt idea. I think any way that can incorporate your daughter "telling" the news is cute! As far as your husband goes, ...
Creative Announcements
Asked by K.F. from Cincinnati
on February 2, 2009
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My friend is pregnant with their first and they are looking for creative ideas on how to tell their parents....please help..thanks
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- How about sending a Valentine Card for grandparent first Valentine from grandchild?
- I don't know if she would be interested in this idea, but a friend of mine did it and it is the way we announced our second to our parents. We had them over for dinne...
- I have a friend who emailed a link to a webpage that had the ultrasound picture and the announcement.
Need a Great Way to Tell Family I Am Pregnant!!!!!
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on May 23, 2007
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HELLO MOMMIES!!! I am a first time mother, well a mother to be!!! I am looking for a cute way to share the news of of little miracle!!! Please any ideas will help m...
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- Congratulations!!!! My family also waited a long time for us, we took our time before deciding to get pregnant. Here is how we told them: We invited them over t...
- A friend I work with became a first-time grandmother. Her daughter and son-in-law had a dinner for the family. After dinner they gave them each a wrapped gift-- inside...
- I found out I was pregnant right before Thanksgiving so I waited until we went home for Christmas and we could tell our parents in person. After all the gifts were ex...
Looking for Creative Way to Tell Family About Baby on the Way
Asked by L.L. from Burlington
on July 14, 2008
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Hi all,
Looking for a fun way to tell my parents and in laws about a baby on the way. We would maybe like to find a way for our 2 children to help share the news.
We...
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- Hi L., Congratulations! I have a 21 month old daughter. We had our families over and had a chinese food night. I ordered custom fortune cookies on line (just do a ...
- Congrats!! When I got pregnant with my son I had my daughter sit on the couch with a sign that I made that said I am going to be a big sister in August and I took a p...
- I made a postcard that said "place photo of your 7th grandchild here" in a picture frame for my in-laws and wrapped it...it was really fun.
