How did you feel when you found out you were getting a new sibling?

How did you feel when you found out you were getting a new sibling?
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Thrilled beyond belief. I was 8-years-old, and I’d always wanted a sibling. I got a terrific brother, and we remain close and loving throughout adulthood.
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