May 8, 2008
I was "tucking Abby in" for bed (as usual) when she looked at me and said, "Mommy, I have a question....How do you know when it's time to have the baby?" Ummmm............
This led to some gentle answers, simple analogies, etc. which led to more questions:
*Where does the cord come from?
*How do you know when you are pregnant?
*How does the pregnancy test work?
*How does the baby grow?
*How does the baby come out?
Oh Lord, I am NOT ready for this! My sweet little girl (who STILL believes in the tooth fairy, Santa, and everything naive) is asking QUESTIONS! WHY is she asking questions??? Can't they just stay young and innocent forever? I was so caught off guard. She is not quite as mature as some other children her age (for which I am thankful!) She seemed satisfied with my answers and I told her if she had any more questions I'd be glad to answer them. I kissed her good night, made it down the stairs, when I heard her voice...."Mommy, I have one more question. How does the baby get in your stomach?"
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Uh, we'll talk about it tomorrow ok? "
"Will you remember?" she said.
"Yes, I'll remember! Good night!"
Is today "THE" day? Please pray for me. I do ask for the Lord's wisdom and words to handle this subject that I wasn't quite ready to talk about (maybe she gets her naivet`e from me?)
Any moms with experience out there? HELP!!!
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I'd say in my so-far limited experience, just answer questions, don't laugh or make a big deal, and be very matter of fact. Our not so innocent minds' eye visualizes more than theirs does and they are just so matter of fact about it all. To them it's not a loss of innocence... It's just "gross."
Remind me to tell you about my experience giving the info if I didn't already. ;-)
OH and a book called "A chicken's guide to talking turkey with your kids about ***" is a good book by Kevin Lehman.
I am dying laughing over here!!!!
I can't help you out on that one...
Let me know what you tell her so I can be prepared when the subject arises in my neck of the woods.
Oh wait...my friend told her now 7 year old girl that God PUTS the baby there...that's a really good answer and totally true!
I am dying laughing over here!!!!
I can't help you out on that one...
Let me know what you tell her so I can be prepared when the subject arises in my neck of the woods.
Oh wait...my friend told her now 7 year old girl that God PUTS the baby there...that's a really good answer and totally true!
I wasn't as composed at Ms. Grits. I giggled some. Couldn't help it. I tried to think of it as science and give only the basic info. This approach didn't work because it only caused her to ask MORE questions. I giggled more at what she would say back to me. She thought it was extremely gross and still to this day won't even think of a boyfriend. I am thankful for this!!
Oh, I feel your pain! If you'd like to try a book, you could read God's Design for Sex Series, Book 1: The Story of Me, Revised. My neighbor let me borrow hers. I wish I had had it for my other two girls! I hope it goes well!
LOL! How'd it go?
I agree with Kim on all counts. Fun times...
Oh, I am so not ready for this topic!!! I was nine when I found out....could it be possible that my own sweet Reagan will be asking these things from me in a couple of years??? How quickly time flies....
I hope it went well!
All this talk makes me realize I never had "the talk ". Did I learn it in brownies with the puberty lesson? Or was it my 10th grade health class? I dont know!! Wait, how DO babies get in there Mrs Wendy???
I feel for u! Call me and tell me how it went! I'm dreading that with my girls.
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