How long did you wait until

WestieMama · November 2008

you told everyone you're pg? I took three tests today and they were all BFP. I don't want to tell everyone right away because I want to make sure it "sticks." I think i'm still in shock because I don't think I even believe it myself. This is the first month I've been off my BCP.

**Gretchen** · November 2008

I told my parents and brother on Tuesday. DH's parents and brother knew about a week earlier. Bff knew the day after we took the hpt because I passed on wine. My part time job knew quick because I had to cut down due to exhaustion.

That's it thus far. I'm not sure when I'll tell my other friends or my other job.

char-char · November 2008

I waited until after my first appt. with my OB, so I was about 7 1/2 weeks along before we started telling everyone. I was at about the same point when we told during my first pregnancy as well.

txbabs111 · November 2008

2 friends outed me on Halloween at 8 weeks. I told my parents at 10 weeks 2 days and started telling others on Thanksgiving (11 w 6 days). DH will see his family for their Thanksgiving tomorrow and tell them then (I have to work). That being said, we were pretty cautious since we have had 2 previous miscarriages.

picketfence · November 2008

I've told a couple friends this week that I would want to know if something happened...we're waiting until Christmas to tell our families which will be 9 weeks, and then will wait until after 12 weeks to tell other people.

sophie888 · November 2008

We all of our close friends and family right after the dr. confirmed it. My dad has a heart condition that is pretty serious. We wanted him to know "just in case". Also, if something bad were to happen we would definitely want our friends and family there to support us.

Iblamethebeer · November 2008

I told the one friend who knew I had gone off BCP like a week after we got the BFP. We waited until 8 1/2 weeks -- after our first doctor's appointment -- to tell our parents/siblings. I'm now starting to tell a few other close friends, but will wait until Christmas (12 1/2 weeks) to make any public announcements.

mnbride1013 · November 2008

We told our parents the very day we got our BFP and from there it's trickled to extended family. We haven't told any friends or co-workers yet, though. We may tell friends after our ultrasound on 12/23 and then co-workers after 12 weeks.

Temp865949250007475 · November 2008

not post related, but your westies are SO cute! I had 2 growing up and I just LOVE them, they are such family dogs

WestieMama · November 2008

MarissaS:
not post related, but your westies are SO cute! I had 2 growing up and I just LOVE them, they are such family dogs

thanks! i kinda like them

jam1111 · November 2008

Well, coming from someone who miscarried in July...I'm waiting this time around. Although others advice will say that if you want the support if something did happen, then tell them.

I felt sad and like I was letting everyone down. This time, we aren't telling until 12 weeks (IF we break, it will be only b/c Xmas is good timing and I"ll be 8 weeks, but I don't think so.)

Your family most likely won't get it (if you m/c). They might say "are you better now?". It was WAY harder than I could have ever imagined.

It really is a personal decision. I hope everything works out just fine. Congrats!

weddedwife · November 2008

We told my parents last night. I just couldn't wait any longer. I'll probably tell my sister in the next week or so. We plan on telling DH's family on Christmas. But for everyone else (except work) we'll wait until after 12 weeks. I plan on waiting until I'm pretty much showing to tell work.

SFAug07 · November 2008

I am 4 weeks and just got my BFP yesterday (and another one today, so I am sure it is for real!), We haven't told anybody IRL as we want to be cautious, but I might tell some of my girlfriends. We won't tell the family as they will get all excited, and not the job until 3 months in.

McLovinfromHawaii · November 2008

We told our parents during the 7th week. I've told a few friends since them. I'm planning on telling my coworkers this coming week (week 12).

HunOlicha · November 2008

At first we weren't going to tell anyone until after the first ultrasound. But, I felt like I needed SOMEONE to talk to about my cramping so I called my sister and told her 2 days ago. I told my mom yesterday. I don't plan to tell anyone else until we see the heartbeat.

brownbetty2006 · November 2008

Our 4 best friends found out the day I poas and there was 2 lines. I told work that day too, because I work as an STNA and do a lot of physical labor and needed them to make sure they could help me with lifting. Plus, I had insurance questions, because I just started there and I'm not eligible until January. I told my mom and sisters at about 6 weeks after going to the health department to get proof of pregnancy for Medicaid. Fiance told his family around 6 weeks and the rest of my family at 7 weeks.

SLO2005 · November 2008

My two BFF know because I went through a previous m/c and they were the ones I turned to anyhow. We already saw the heartbeat, but we do not plan on telling our parents/family until XMAS. Yesterday DH's sister flat out asked "So how long has Sue been pregnant?". We have had a lot of family get togethers and she noticed the nondrinking thing. All he said was "I didn't say that" and kept on going.

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