I'd leave it til the day before he has to go. Too much time gives too much time to think & get anxious about it.
Talk it up. Not what you'll be doing, what he'll be doing. Maybe ask him if he can look after daddy while you're away? Give him special jobs to do for the baby while you're not there.
All my kids got a baby of their own when I had a baby. They liked to feed & change their baby etc.
i like the idea of giving them special jobs to do when i am in hospital.
he went off to school ok today so that was a releif. lulu- my boys have always been super excited too so it took me by surprise that he got so upset.
well keeping the day a secret was blown out the window today i had my ob appt and ds2 was sick so not at preschool, he listened to our convo and then got all excited so then i confirmed for him yes it will be monday. i also told him it will be a special surprise for everyone, only us family will know the day then the minute we go to pick up ds1 he told the first mum that he seen when his baby brother is coming!!
im glad we havrnt told them the name!
Naww, you're doing a great job Nic! Your DS1 sounds like such a sensitive soul . You sound like you have done everything to prepare him which is great, things won't come as such a rude shock now. He'll probably LOVE having more time with his Dad and I'm sure he'll be a very doting, proud big brother and all his fears will disappear .
When I had #3 it was such a non-event for the two eldest! They were worded up well in advance and when she arrived they took it extremely well.
How exciting that there is only four more sleeps until you meet your little one!!! Hope it all goes fantastically
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. You sound like you have done everything to prepare him which is great, things won't come as such a rude shock now. He'll probably LOVE having more time with his Dad and I'm sure he'll be a very doting, proud big brother and all his fears will disappear
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