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Mum's Pregnant
Hey! I've just found out my mums pregnant, and I'm really excited but I'm going to be 17 years older than the baby and I can't help feel gutted about this.
Is there alot of people with siblings so far apart? I don't know anyone that has a brother/sister 17 years older/younger than them.
Thanks
Is there alot of people with siblings so far apart? I don't know anyone that has a brother/sister 17 years older/younger than them.
Thanks
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Reply 1
There are 14 years between my two sisters, so large differences are not that uncommon.
They get on brilliantly too
I'm sure everything will be fine once the baby is born and you see them
They get on brilliantly too
I'm sure everything will be fine once the baby is born and you see them
Reply 2
My friend is about to turn 21 and her mum is 5 months pregnant.
I think she is ok with it but she thinks she will be more like an aunty than a sister due to the age gap.
As long as you're happy about it
I think she is ok with it but she thinks she will be more like an aunty than a sister due to the age gap.
As long as you're happy about it
Reply 3
negated enigma
maybe you could help with the breats feeding.
lol.
The gap between my oldest sister and younger brother is about 12 years - but with other children in between.
17 years is a big gap but nothing major.
My oldest half brothers (I've got one of those families as a lot of people react) are in their 40's (42,40) and I'm 18. They were in their early 20s when I was born and I don't really see them because I have always lived with my mum and they lived a long way away near their mum and our dad died but I have another half brother and half sister (Different dad this time) who lived with my mum when I was proper wee and I get on really well with them despite there being 12 and 14 years between us about.
The relationship I have them is different to what I observe in my friends with siblings near their own age as the relationship to an extent is a bit like a protective parenty type thing. Like we have fun but my sister especially tells me things are naughty (i'm 18) and thinks I'm scandalous to have tattoos. She doesn't like clubbing or the stuff I'm into really but she's ok. My brother is better because he did alot of the dumb stuff I do when he was my age and we talk it through and he doesn't try and always press his opinions on me although I can sometimes test the water with him about what's acceptable and not and get a better answer then with other adults. They both do watch over me though and my brother takes me out with his mates and looks out for me. It's like having a cool grown up around who also scares your new boyfriend but doesn't judge you so much cos they still remember what it's like before 40.
hope this helps a bit
The relationship I have them is different to what I observe in my friends with siblings near their own age as the relationship to an extent is a bit like a protective parenty type thing. Like we have fun but my sister especially tells me things are naughty (i'm 18) and thinks I'm scandalous to have tattoos. She doesn't like clubbing or the stuff I'm into really but she's ok. My brother is better because he did alot of the dumb stuff I do when he was my age and we talk it through and he doesn't try and always press his opinions on me although I can sometimes test the water with him about what's acceptable and not and get a better answer then with other adults. They both do watch over me though and my brother takes me out with his mates and looks out for me. It's like having a cool grown up around who also scares your new boyfriend but doesn't judge you so much cos they still remember what it's like before 40.
hope this helps a bit
The age gap between me and my youngest brother is 16.5 years, and I've never been closer to anyone in my life.
We get on SO well because of the age gap.
My other brother is 13 and my sister's 11; the two of those are very close, but are not so close with my 3 year old brother.
My youngest brother and I have a completely unbreakable bond. Partly for other reasons, but partly I think, just because my age allowed me to appreciate him more in a way that I couldn't have as a closer-aged sibling. He's my best friend.
Congratulations to your Mum; and I hope you look forward to the experience of being a much older sibling to this new baby - it's great.
We get on SO well because of the age gap.
My other brother is 13 and my sister's 11; the two of those are very close, but are not so close with my 3 year old brother.
My youngest brother and I have a completely unbreakable bond. Partly for other reasons, but partly I think, just because my age allowed me to appreciate him more in a way that I couldn't have as a closer-aged sibling. He's my best friend.
Congratulations to your Mum; and I hope you look forward to the experience of being a much older sibling to this new baby - it's great.
You'll love it once the baby's born. You can help your mum and be really involved if you want to be, and you'll be old enough to actually remember your little bro or sis being a baby - I wish I could remember something about my sister being a baby (there's just under 3 years between us).
However, I can understand that the thought is daunting. Have you spoken to your mum about it?
However, I can understand that the thought is daunting. Have you spoken to your mum about it?
Reply 8
Angelil
You'll love it once the baby's born. You can help your mum and be really involved if you want to be, and you'll be old enough to actually remember your little bro or sis being a baby - I wish I could remember something about my sister being a baby (there's just under 3 years between us).
However, I can understand that the thought is daunting. Have you spoken to your mum about it?
However, I can understand that the thought is daunting. Have you spoken to your mum about it?
Yeah I have spoken to her, and she says it'll be fine. I just feel quite silly feeling like this. But you guys are making me feel better about it
Thanks
Reply 9
Dude you'll get to be the amazingly cool older sister.
Reply 10
Clubber Lang
17 years is a big gap but nothing major.
What do you justify as major then?
Huge gap.
Reply 11
LonelyDogsBite
What do you justify as major then?
Huge gap.
Huge gap.
probably came out wrong! - yes its a MAJOR gap but its not a MAJOR issue!
Reply 12
Dude you'll get to be the amazingly cool older sister.
Reply 13
sweetfloss
Dude you'll get to be the amazingly cool older sister.
30 year olds are'nt normally that cool more settled if anything.
Reply 14
I'm 18, my sister's 4. I hated it when I found out my mum was pregnant with my sister, but once she was born I was glad to have a baby sister. Don't worry about it.
Reply 15
I know!! I hope we will have a better relationship than me and my 8 year old sister, we fight like cat and dog right now... =/
Reply 17
I'm 20, my brother's 6 and I love him to bits. He definitely brightens up my life.
Reply 18
Lol I can't wait now! Thanks guys!
Reply 19
i'm ten years older than my little brother.
& nobody could mean more to me in my entire life ever than what he does.
my oldest brother was 18 when my little brother was born & my best friend was just a few months short of 18 when her baby sister was born last september.
it's perfectly normal to feel a bit funny about it but it'll be fine... & you'll adore them more than anyone ever.
i watched emmerdale today with the fire & everything.. & i was sat with my little brother on the couch & i just clutched him tight.. & thought to myself.. i don't know what i'd ever do without him
& nobody could mean more to me in my entire life ever than what he does.
my oldest brother was 18 when my little brother was born & my best friend was just a few months short of 18 when her baby sister was born last september.
it's perfectly normal to feel a bit funny about it but it'll be fine... & you'll adore them more than anyone ever.
i watched emmerdale today with the fire & everything.. & i was sat with my little brother on the couch & i just clutched him tight.. & thought to myself.. i don't know what i'd ever do without him
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