How to tell family when sister is due next week...

HRP22 · February 2012

So, my sister is having the first grandchild of the family. ?I'm 8 weeks and we've told my inlaws. ?I live over an hour away from my parents/family and I haven't told them yet because I didn't want to take away from my sister's pregnancy and we haven't seen them in person since I found out. ?She's due next week. ?Should I wait until a few weeks after baby is born to not intrude on her moment?

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mlf625 · February 2012

I would wait, personally. You're only 8 weeks, so you've got some time before they'd wonder why they weren't told sooner.

Give your sister a few weeks in the limelight with her new baby, then share.

Coffee&Cream · February 2012

mlf625:
I would wait, personally. You're only 8 weeks, so you've got some time before they'd wonder why they weren't told sooner.
Give your sister a few weeks in the limelight with her new baby, then share.

This, I would wait until the end of first tri. Let your sister have her moment.

Par13 · February 2012

mlf625:
I would wait, personally. You're only 8 weeks, so you've got some time before they'd wonder why they weren't told sooner.
Give your sister a few weeks in the limelight with her new baby, then share.

This.

It's nice of you to be so considerate of your sister's feelings.

kiki4 · February 2012

mlf625:
I would wait, personally. You're only 8 weeks, so you've got some time before they'd wonder why they weren't told sooner.
Give your sister a few weeks in the limelight with her new baby, then share.

I agree with this.

ilovelife · February 2012

Par13:
mlf625:

I would wait, personally. You're only 8 weeks, so you've got some time before they'd wonder why they weren't told sooner.

Give your sister a few weeks in the limelight with her new baby, then share.

This.

It's nice of you to be so considerate of your sister's feelings.

This!

JenOSU03 · February 2012

I would wait until the baby is born to share the news. Give them time to celebrate the baby then they can celebrate your baby.

AngelGirl37351 · February 2012

mlf625:
I would wait, personally. You're only 8 weeks, so you've got some time before they'd wonder why they weren't told sooner.
Give your sister a few weeks in the limelight with her new baby, then share.

I agree with this GL and I know that she will appreciate it

gapgirl972001 · February 2012

I agree with all the rest...wait a few weeks after the new baby arrives.

jennakg · February 2012

I'm obviously in the minority here, but I don't see why waiting is necessary. I don't think you announcing that you're expecting would rob her of the limelight. She's still having the first grandchild. I think it would just double your families joy, but maybe not.

If you're afraid your sister might be upset that you would steal the limelight from her, then wait.

Bighair12 · February 2012

mlf625:
I would wait, personally. You're only 8 weeks, so you've got some time before they'd wonder why they weren't told sooner.
Give your sister a few weeks in the limelight with her new baby, then share.

Completely agree.

damabo80 · February 2012

I would wait a few weeks.

I would have either told my parents right away (a month age, when you found out), or wait and let your sister have the spotlight. You already waited this long. What's a few more weeks?

mrsjenni · February 2012

While waiting is super sweet, I really don't think it's necessary. I don't see how you would be stealing the limelight by announcing that you're pregnant. Nothing will take away from the joy for that new baby.

You could always talk to your sister privately first and see how she feels about it. She'd also feel honored that you told her first. Personally, I could care less when one of my sisters announced (even if I was in labor) I'm sure everyone will just be so excited about another baby (especially so close in age!)

If you want to wait, then wait. But if you want to share, then share now... I don't think you have to wait.

LLBean2012 · February 2012

It's thoughtful of you to wait. What if when you go down to see the new baby (assuming it's after sister has delivered and is back home...or wait until then if you are worried about stealing her thunder), bring a shirt gift wrapped for baby that says"I'm the big cousin." that way it's a fun thing the whole fam can enjoy.

kbradshaw9 · February 2012

Are you going to visit when the new baby is born? I would get an outfit that says big cousin and have her open it when everyone is there.

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