telling the kids...when?

laurarams

whe  i was pregnant wit #2, my daughtee waa under two so we never really had the youre going to be a big sister conversation until she asked about my belly. she was too young to eavesdrop.

now im preg wit #3, and have kids who would overhear mommy  and daddy talking abou baby especially since they know all about my very pregnant SIL.

 so when is a good time to tell the kids? Obviously before i tell anyone else, but should we wait until first trimester is over just in case? any experience?