Watch kids' joy when they find out they're going to be a big brother or big sister

Joy, shock, tears and awe can all be part of discovering a new sibling is on the way.

From excited shrieks to stunned silence, older siblings’ reactions to the news that they’ll soon be sharing their lives with a little brother or sister can span every emotion.

But one thing is clear: They’re already feeling the love long before meeting their family’s newest arrival.

1. Excited twins get emotional over sibling news

These twins had been praying for a sibling for years, even as their family began to wonder whether it might never happen. When the news finally came, their reaction was nothing short of unforgettable.

2. Teen hears the news she's been eagerly awaiting for 15 years

For Giselle, the prospect of having a sibling had been a lifelong dream. Giselle’s mother, Jennifer, was 14 when she gave birth to her and wasn’t ready for another child until she met her significant other.

However, after getting married, Jennifer encountered health issues, which she believed contributed to her struggles conceiving.

Not having a sibling was tough on Giselle, but eventually her world would change. The surprise unfolded when she decoded a message on a dessert plate during a special outing with her mom at their favorite restaurant.

3. Boy gets twin siblings after an eight-year wait

After an eight-year wait to become a big brother, a Florida boy got a huge surprise when his mom showed him her ultrasound photos.

When Cayla Smeresky became pregnant after years of struggling with infertility, she shared the life-changing news with her son, who had long hoped for a sibling. The joyful twist? The family is welcoming not one, but two new members.

4. Girl screams with joy knowing parents are having mixed-gender twins

Convinced she was getting a baby brother, a little girl got a plot twist she never saw coming in Philadelphia.

Before her mom’s pregnancy, 4-year-old Emerie had always dreamed of having a little sister. When an initial blood test suggested a boy was on the way, her parents shared the news.

However, the ultrasound revealed a surprise that would make her squeal with happiness.

5. Mom's pregnancy news draws happy tears from a future big sister

An 8-year-old’s big dream finally came true thanks to a life-changing surprise.

For five years, Everly had longed for a sibling. Her mom, Taylor Johnson, had faced challenges conceiving another child. She called Everly her “special girl” and thought having a second child was impossible.

Everly was disappointed but resigned to being an only child. So when Taylor and her husband handed her a mystery gift bag, she had no idea what was coming.

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