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So today two people announced pregnancies on facebook. One I knew about, one I did not. But for the first time ever I didn't feel the need to block anybody because I have my own pictures and my own little miracle. It is a great feeling.

Both people are due after me, but I still haven't put anything on FB yet. I don't know when or if I will.  How do FB announcements make you feel these days?

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  • Temp616379875002458Temp616379875002458 member

    I think it seems that everyone is different on this one.  I still haven't posted anything on FB...but am starting to feel the pressure.

    I always have felt that every single FB announcement I've seen is sort of hard to swallow - with the exception of a couple who were open about their IF journey.  We have not been open with everyone on what it took to conceive - so my announcement wouldn't include anything about IF.  I am sure that I have FB friends who are going through their own struggle and I'm still trying to figure out how to say it with tact...

    All of this said, it is your call.  If you're ready, then do it. (You deserve it!) :) 

     

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  • PurplePanda83PurplePanda83

    My main hesitation is that I'm seeing a college friend on St. Patty's Day and I kind of want to tell her in person to see her reaction. On the other hand I'm ready to let people know I think.

    All of the people who knew about our IF already know. I wanted to tell them since they've been so supportive. I wanted them to get to share some of the joy since they helped us with so much sorrow.  But I do plan to say something basic about how long it took us when I do go public to everyone else. It feels easier to be open about the struggle now that there is a positive result.

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  • SarafussSarafuss member

    I think it depends on the way someone announces it.  I still get irritated when someone posts that they are pregnant at 4 weeks and make sure to mention it wasn't planned. 

    I debated about announcing on FB and finally did at 14 weeks.  My close friends and family knew by then and I didn't want random baby related comments all over my page when I hadn't announced it myself.  I only have about 30 FB friends since I got rid of all the people I don't talk to. 

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