https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:11:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-a-toddler-about-a-new-sibling#post-2927156 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:43:44 +0000 bhbee 2927156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats on making it to this point, so happy for you! I think we got my 2.5yo a shirt and a book but I think she just took a long time to really get it - it was easier for her to understand the baby in my tummy than that it would change her life (and honestly, she was old enough it wasn’t a tough transition!). But we talked up how cool being a big sister was and she loved wearing the shirt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-a-toddler-about-a-new-sibling#post-2927154 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:39:47 +0000 karenbme 2927154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, Ladies 😃</p> <p>@Lahela017: I definitely remember the Little Critter new baby book from my childhood.😄</p> <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I’ll check out Daniel Tiger, but my kid is probably the only kid who absolutely won’t sit and watch TV so we’ll see. 🤷🏻‍♀️</p> <p>@bees_knees: Thanks for the rec! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-a-toddler-about-a-new-sibling#post-2927149 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:52:54 +0000 nwm 2927149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so happy for you!! yay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-a-toddler-about-a-new-sibling#post-2927147 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:18:09 +0000 bees_knees 2927147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Janet Lansbury also has a couple great podcasts/blog posts about welcoming a sibling. Congrats on the normal genetic screen! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-a-toddler-about-a-new-sibling#post-2927146 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:08:10 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2927146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: just adding to what the previous poster said, there are 2 or 3 great Daniel Tiger episodes about adding a new sibling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-a-toddler-about-a-new-sibling#post-2927145 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:34:09 +0000 Lahela017 2927145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm about to have my second, and the age gap between them is about the same as yours. We just told her, read a few books about babies/being a big sister and asked if she had questions. She didn't seem too phased. As we get closer to the big day though she's getting excited. I don't think it seems very real to them until they can see a big baby bump and see you preparing by cleaning old baby equipment and buying new things.</p> <p>We liked a Mr. Rogers book, "The New Baby" and a Sesame Street episode about a new baby. Both from the library. Our favorite book is this one so we bought a copy. We also have the Little Critter one that I like a lot. They all have good discussion about appropriate expectations and how big sibling is still special. (You don't want them to think they can have a playmate immediately!)</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Im-Big-Sister-Joanna-Cole/dp/0061900621/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3C5UCC61TJH2G&#038;keywords=im+a+big+sister+book&#038;qid=1655324841&#038;sprefix=im+a+big%2Caps%2C899&#038;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Im-Big-Sister-Joanna-Cole/dp/0061900621/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3C5UCC61TJH2G&#038;keywords=im+a+big+sister+book&#038;qid=1655324841&#038;sprefix=im+a+big%2Caps%2C899&#038;sr=8-1</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Baby-Mercer-Mayer/dp/0307119424/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=SVYIH85SAXUB&#038;keywords=little+critter+new+baby+book&#038;qid=1655325231&#038;sprefix=little+critter+new+%2Caps%2C170&#038;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/New-Baby-Mercer-Mayer/dp/0307119424/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=SVYIH85SAXUB&#038;keywords=little+critter+new+baby+book&#038;qid=1655325231&#038;sprefix=little+critter+new+%2Caps%2C170&#038;sr=8-1</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-tell-a-toddler-about-a-new-sibling#post-2927144 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:01:47 +0000 karenbme 2927144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I am 13 weeks with our second and my genetic screening just came back normal so we're ready to tell our 2.5 yo that she's going to have a new sibling. We're thinking about getting a book about becoming a big sister, but I was wondering if others have suggestions for how to make the announcement and communicate that we both still love her and that even though things will change a little bit, the baby won't replace her. Idk if she'll get it right away but she loves babies so I hope will be excited by the news. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922628 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:54:16 +0000 Shantuck 2922628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have an 8 year old and a 4 year old and we welcomed baby #3 last March. I was definitely freaked out once it actually happened because I was worried it would slow us down as a family from doing big kid things but he’s been such a joy for our whole family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922618 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:56:03 +0000 LadyDi 2922618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congratulations! I have three and they are all super close in age and it was hard (especially 2 under 2) but the oldest (5) has just been a dream with his new baby brother. You will love watching them all together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922611 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:38:57 +0000 ALV91711 2922611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats mama!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922609 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:23:43 +0000 winter_wonder 2922609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats!!! I am due in July. DD is going to be 5 next month, so I can relate to the feeling like you're starting over! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922608 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:02:06 +0000 LemonJack 2922608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats! My third is a little over a year and it’s been so fun. I love watching how my oldest interacts with him and dotes on him. She’s old enough to understand that he’s little and needs help with things, and is never jealous. As a result, he adores her and follows her everywhere. It’s the best! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922575 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:08:23 +0000 codeitall 2922575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Purpledaisy: My kids are 6, almost 4 and 7 months. I was just thrilled with how much my older kids love their baby sister. They love to make her smile, bring her toys, 'help' her sit/roll/wave/whatever and my daughter gets a real kick out of picking her cute little baby clothes.</p> <p>I think many people are concerned that older kids will feel that the youngest takes all the attention, but my kids all have moments of me saying "wait, I'm doing so and so and x first" and as long as the baby also has to wait sometimes, it seems fair :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922569 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:03:05 +0000 graceandjoy 2922569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congratulations! That is so great! Mine are 6, 4, and 1. Chaotic for sure, and #3 honestly was a surprise, but our homes and hearts really are so full. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922566 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:36:55 +0000 JCCovi 2922566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats! Mine are currently 7, 6, and 7 mo. Having older kids makes a big difference and have 3 at these ages is much easier than when I had 2 under 2. The older kids dote on their sister too which is sweet. ❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922565 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:06:20 +0000 karenbme 2922565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congratulations! 🍾🍾🍾 (&lt;—sparkling cider) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922561 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:09:18 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2922561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Purpledaisy: yipeeeee!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922560 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:37:33 +0000 bhbee 2922560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats! Mine were 6.5 and 3.5 when youngest was born. It is crazy for sure to have 3, but they were great age gaps for us. I’m sure your oldest will be a big help! They’ve all been so close with the pandemic keeping us home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922559 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:36:20 +0000 Jess1483 2922559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats!! My older boys were 6.5 and 4 when #3 was born and it was amazing. There’s never been any jealousy because they understand and they adore her and fall all over themselves to get her to laugh or to be happy. Really, the love to three kiddos was awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922557 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:46:42 +0000 cake2017 2922557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Purpledaisy: Yes! We just found out we are expecting #3 and I have my freaking out moments as well. I have a 3.5/18 month old! Would love a support group but I know it’s very slow on here unfortunately. Congratulations!!!!!! ❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922556 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:05:17 +0000 Purpledaisy 2922556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greencraftycello: @meadow: @JennyLayneAZ: thank you! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922553 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:38:10 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2922553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats!! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922551 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:36:19 +0000 meadow 2922551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats!!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922550 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:10:01 +0000 greencraftycello 2922550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congratulations!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922549 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:35:55 +0000 Purpledaisy 2922549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: thank you! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922547 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:59:09 +0000 josina 2922547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922546 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:25:36 +0000 Purpledaisy 2922546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: thank you!! What are your age gaps??I feel like this is going to throw off our whole family dynamic, we have such a good thing going with our family of four... even though I have LONGED for this third baby and I know especially my oldest is going to be thrilled... she’s been asking a lot lately when we are going to have another baby😊 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922545 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:16:29 +0000 codeitall 2922545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Congrats! My third is now 7 months and honestly, having older kids to pitch in is a total game changer. You've got this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/just-need-to-announce-this-to-someone#post-2922544 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:07:45 +0000 Purpledaisy 2922544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just got a positive pregnancy test :shocked:<br /> This will be baby #3, we were trying and hoping to get pregnant, and I’m still freaking out!!<br /> Anyone else expecting again on here?? I need a support group😆 I just keep thinking “what have I doonneee” things are just getting so much easier with my almost 8 year old and 4.5 year old and now we are starting all over! But I’m also super excited😜 </p> [attach=3580/21/qomvox.600x450.779D88CB-FBD5-4CB5-A77E-DE8CEEB7F5E1.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-during-covid#post-2921350 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:54:49 +0000 mrsmacSLP 2921350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: @greencraftycello: Ah, thanks. A few coworkers know now. Holding out to 8 week (Christmas) to tell family.</p> <p>@Chuckles: Yes! I work with a developmental preschool. Some littles are aggressive, but with those kiddos I have the extended day teacher with us. It not generally for support but more how can they continue communication strategies when I’m not working with students. Thanks! </p>