hi there im 33 wks preg with my thrid bub and we invole both of our kids  to all the ultrasounds i dnt think ur being silly i think its a great idea

I wanted my daughter to come to my ultrasounds but was advised not to take her incase something was wrong with my new baby.

When I got home from my first ultrasound we watched the video together and I was able to show her where the head was and the tummy. She was really excited for a few minutes and rubbed my tummy, but she soon got bored.

I'm planning on doing the same thing with the next ultrasound. I don't want my husband to miss out on the bonding with our new baby because he had to entertain our daughter.

If your son was fine at the first ultrasound you should definately take him again, it's your family, nobody else can tell you what's best for your kids.

Hi My 10yo came to all my ultrasounds and doctors appointments also she was in the delivery suite for the birth of her sister. I did not force her to go she wanted to I explained everything that was going to happen in great detail and she still wanted to come in so I let her. I had my mother there as well incase she got scared and wanted to leave.
This is something she can share with her sister from years to come that she was there and shared everything and watched her come into this world.
It is your own choice and I am glad she did because she now has a fantastic bond with her sister......

My son came with me when I was pregnant with my daughter and they both came when I was pregnant with my 3rd child, they were fascinated and I think it gave them a greater understanding of what was happening.  Do what you want to do not what other think you should do...  good luck with the pregnancy

No!
I think its a great idea to keep him interested and excited
Good on You

My mother and I have raised my neice since she was 3mths old, and she looks to me like a mother, and when i told her that i was having a baby, her behaviour went down hill, so i decided to take her into the ultrasounds with me so that she can have a better understanding and feels like she is apart of it, and since then she has become more excited about the baby and her behaviour is picking back up.
So i think its a good idea, but either way it dosnt matter what other people think, if you think its a good idea and your happy with it then keep doing it :)

what a fantastic idea mum ,, thats great ,, who are these people telling you differnt omg .. you keep taking him ,, you watch i bet later on down the track they will follow your suit xxx

No way in hell, you are doing what you feel is best for your child and also for your unborn child! I bet this little man feels so privledged that he can see his little brother on a screen and to see him grow in your tummy!
It will create a bond so beautiful that will be hard to break! Don't let anyone tell you that you are being silly....because when it all gets back to it.... you will be the one who has to deal with a jealous tot if you don't encourage bonding!

we are having our second baby and i don't think it is silly as i intend on doing the same as you so our son gets used to knowing that there is a baby coming

I took Zachary along to both my ultrasounds when pregnant with Jacob, he though he was the bees knees seing his little brother on the TV. It gave them a special bond right from the beginning, the more you prepare your little one for our newest arriveal the better they should take it.

Good luck

Having a baby is part of the miracle of life and letting siblings know is an important part of developing the bond between the existing child and the new arrival. In taking the child to an untrasound I personally dont have an issue with it and see its potential in part of the natural cycle of having a baby. We all want a safe, healthy baby and I guess some people may feel that taking your child doesnt allow for you to deal with issues that may arise an require immediate intervention, being told that the little one has something wrong or the worse case scenario death inutero...which would be extremely traumatic for your child as Dr's etc rush around talking to an extremely upset mother. Its your decision as to what you do and I wish you well my advice is to have a back up plan just incase and then be happy that you dont have to use it.

You know best what you think is right. Personally, I would have loved to take mine if they wanted to go. I actually asked my bigger kids when I had the 3rd, and they both said "It's right mum, don't want to see that. Just show us the pics." You do want you want to do. Leisa

You are the mother.. You bring up your children anyway you want to... I personally think that would be fun to take my son with me should I ever have another one.

I think this is a personal choice,in saying this though I believe you are doing a wonderful thing in involving your first born in this special family experience.Heck I would even let your son tell the unborn sibling stories,sing to the bub as well.....I don't think you can involve your Son too much.Well done you are doing beautifully.hugs Merle

thanks mums i feel its the right thing to do, i think it shows him that he is important enough to be there:)

I think it's a beautiful thing to be doing and if your happy and your son is happy then that's all that counts!!

I think it's a wonderful idea too.  Do what makes you happy and what works for your family, and forget everyone else.

HI there

I really dont see an issue with it. My son came into the ultrasound room and loved the first 5mins but then became bored, so i would advise u to bring in someone else who can take care of your little one if he becomes restless.

Cheers jo

i think its a wonderful idea......and no your not taking things to far what nicer way of letting them bond right from the beginning...it would be very special.....i took my son to most of my ultrasounds and they are very close...hopefully this will always continue.......all the best with your babies xx

having a child at an ultrasound is the best idea you could do .iam having my 5th child this year and not only did i have them at my ultrasound but i also have them in the delivery room .they tend to bond more with they siblings if they see them grow ,and it asnwers the question where do babys come from . you do what you think its best if your confertable having your child there and if you loe sharing this experience wit your child then you do it .