So confused... :(

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Well, tomorrow we get to go for an ultra sound. I'm taking B with
us. This should be a fun experience (sarcasm) since he can't sit
still for 2 minutes.
I really don't think I'm that huge yet, but just today at supper, he
started saying I have a big fat belly And a couple weeks ago,
his friend at the dayhome said I had a fat belly :'( I told B that
I had to have a fat belly because that's where his baby brother or
sister is.) I'm thinking maybe it would be easier for him to
understand if he comes along for the ultra sound. I also don't have
much of a choice since I've pulled him out of childcare as of the
first of this month.
Earlier this afternoon, we were laying down on the couch watching
some TV and he started climbing all over and acting like he had ants
in his pants, and made nice and somewhat painful contact with my
gut, and that's when I told him he had to be a little less crazy
because that's where his baby bro/sis is... I don't think he really
understands, but he might. He asked what happens when the baby gets
too big and fat, and I told him that's when it's born, and he didn't
really question it after that.
I'm sure someone's had some experience with a preschooler soon
having a sibling. Is there any suggestions on how to kind of get
him to understand? Is 4 too young to even try? Is there a way to
explain it to a 4 year old so they actually understand? Is taking
him with me a good idea for him to maybe see or will he just have no
idea?
What happens if they are able to determine a sex (yes, I so want to
know since I'm impatient and don't like surprises lol) and I'm
told it's a boy? B is set on having a little sister, just like his
best friend who has a little sister. I know I have no control over
what it is, but he's just so determined for a sister, would it be a
bad idea for him to know before? Do you think it really matters at
all to him? I think he'd probably forget all about it anyways, and
yes, I think I am getting a little paranoid over it, but I just
don't want him to be disappointed or something silly like that.
Wow... I really do think I've lost my mind...

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No you haven't, you're just pregnant. lol But Kat, don't bring him
with you if you can help it. You'll need a full bladder, and the
ability to lie still and it's more of a moment for you and your
partner to share. He will get nothing out of it, heck I hardly saw
anything with mine and there were 2 of them.

lol Well, he's not in daycare anymore, and any babysitters I have
(mom, aunt, etc.) all work during the day. So, we're together all
day, including shopping times, nap times, running errands, everything.
But, I called my grandma this morning and she said she had nothing
planned and was actually just going to go out for something to do, but
said she could take him and he could stay with her. So I found him
somewhere to go.
I'm not sure if Norm is going to come. He wants to, and I want him
to, but he's job hunting. He lost his job last week, and he's not
really stopping until he finds one, and really, I'd kind of rather him
find a job than come to an appointment. But, my appointment isn't
until 3, and if he hasn't found something before that, chances are
he'll just go out again tomorrow morning.
And, really, I know what you mean about not seeing much. I actually
can't see a damn thing with ultrasounds until I browse through
pictures online of pictures from about 30 weeks and up... lol It just
looks like blobs of nothing to me, really.

Perhaps go to the library and get some books that are age appropriate
to read to him. I would just answer his questions as they came
along... but if you think he's a handful now, wait until the baby is
born and he'll think it's a new doll. lol

lol Yes, if I didn't owe the library over $80 from about 3 years ago,
I'd go. I think we'll have to spend an afternoon sitting at Chapter's
where you can pretty much sit and read an entire book without having
to buy it. Or maybe the afternoon at a library just 'researching' and
not actually taking anything out. lol
He seems to be pretty good with babies, though. Have to wait and see,
though

Christine

I do believe your fines are forgiven after a few years, don't quote me
though, I could be wrong. Phone them, it doesn't hurt to ask.

Christine

That would be nice... Last time I was there to see how much a new card
would cost, since my card ran out ages ago, they told me something like
$10, but that I also had some late fees that needed to be paid up first.
I don't really want to scam something like the public library for some
late fee charges, I just really don't have the money to pay them up
right now, and haven't for the last little while.
I could always make an anonymous call, just asking. lol

Oh btw they give free cards to people who can't afford to pay the yearly
fee.

Christine

Are you serious? Last year I was at the mall and this is when I stopped
to see about those charges, and when I clearly had a look of shock on my
face after asking about late charges and then yearly card fees, the lady
said nothing at all. I said I have very little money extra to spend, and
the lady just kind of passed me off.
I think I'll go in and see about a free card! Thanks!

Yeah don't you just love when people aren't upfront about things like that?
It's disgraceful.

Christine