Should we take SS3 with us to the ultrasound?

We are having our 2nd prenatal/OB appointment next week for my pregnancy. This morning, while driving to work, I thought I had a bright idea. SS3 has been confused about the fact that I have a baby in my belly -- he keeps lifting my shirt to see it! I was thinking that maybe we should take him with us to the appointment so he can actually see a "picture" of the baby, and hear its heartbeat. Do you think this is a good idea or do you think at that age it still wouldn't matter -- that he would just see a blob in there and be scared of it?

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Well, I never took my bs3 to

Well, I never took my bs3 to my ultrasounds. But it's because he's too energetic! Also, some doctors don't allow little ones back there because the kids mess with their expensive equipment. Would dh fo with you too? If not, who will be keeping an eye on the curious 3 yo while you are laying down? Also, how far along are you? If it's your second appt then I'm assuming not too far along. The 'baby' that shows up might not resemble a baby yet. Idk. Maybe take him when you are further along? Or show him the ultrasound pictures. I don't know if he'll understand it's a baby but I don't think he'll be scared if it either. Do you know what they will do at this appointment? And what kind of sonogram? Just asking to make sure there is nothing 'private' that is going to be done while ss is there. My 1st ob/gyn only did vaginal sonograms the first few ones. Probably not great for a 3yo! But I would look for some kid books that talk about the baby in your tummy. It's up to you (and the dr's rules). Congrats, btw!

I took my BS2 to my

I took my BS2 to my ultrasound hoping it would help him understand about the baby in my belly. It didn't help at all. BS ran all over the room while DH chased him hoping to avoid breaking any expensive equipment. The black and white ultrasound photo did not interest BS and neither did the heartbeat.

In my experience (I also have a few friends and relatives with kids very close in age), the kids that are 2-3 years old don't really get it until the baby actually arrives. I think you would be better off enjoying your ultrasound moment with DH and look for a book that can help prepare SS3 for being a big brother.

i never took dd3 (2 at the

i never took dd3 (2 at the time) to an ultrasound appt only because i know she gets wild at the dr's office and i just didnt really want to deal with it. i told her i had a baby in my belly but she really wasnt that concerned with it. i got her dora big sister dvd (she loves dora) and then she got really excited about being a big sister. you may want to try something like that.