2nd pregnancy after 18 year gap

[happywifey]

Hello!

I am 36, and have been happily married since last June, my husband even adopted my now 18yr old son from a previous relationship. Yesterday I found out that I am pregnant and can't believe it, so much that I have not yet slept, I am so excited and nervous at the same time.

I was wondering if anyone else had a child with a big age gap in between their second . I am not sure how supportive my teenage son will be of having a new brother or sister and would be good to know other parents experiences. Did your 1st child accept their new sibling well?

Thanks in Advance

I 13 weeks pregnant with baby no.4. I have 3 children from my first marriage, they are 20, 18 and 15.

We told them last week that a baby was on the way, they seemed to be pleased but have said little about it since. I'm hoping they'll get more enthusiastic as time goes on!

It will certainly be an interesting journey for us all, I have no idea how they will react, positive I hope. My youngest's only concern was whether she would have to share her room!!!

At 18, I think he'll be old enough to
understand the dynamics of
The big age gap and help out. Hope all goes Well for you.

I've a fourteen year age gap.

Congrats Allthefours !

I am going to wait until the 12 week mark to tell my son , after his a-levels. My son has aspergers so struggles with change so not sure how he will take it - I am hopeful though.

There is 19 years between my and my little brother. I love having him around, he comes for sleep overs and him and my children have a great, close relationship. I'm sure everything will be just fine. Congratulations!

I have a 20, 19, 15, nearly 1 year old and I'm expecting my fifth. I didn't tell my children about 1 year old till I was 15 weeks, my 15 year old was gutted and it took a while for him to accept situation. However he now adores his little sister and can't wait for the next one ( he would prefer a brother this time though ) good luck yo you all

... I spoke with my son yesterday and said that me and his dad have talked about having another child in the future ,and asked how he would feel about it.

His reaction was 'Oh no you are not - I won't allow it' (!) . He said he doesn't ever want a brother or sister - that it's not going to happen and he will move out if it does. ho hum...not the best reaction. I worry now how is he going to be when we tell him - will definitely have to wait until after his a levels .

I do hope it is fine -Thanks PurpleRose864
Lolababy00 - Thanks for this I suppose he will have to accept it , but I can't see this journey being a bed of roses!