Do you think I told my family to soon?

dimarie1993 · March 2014

I am 5 weels pregnant and I don't have my 8 week appoinment untill April 14 at 9 am! But I couldn't keep it in. I needed to get their support. The doctor ordered a blood test which I will have results back on Monday.... What are your girls opinions. Do you think I opened my mouth to soon?!?!

~Dianna

Weezy56 · March 2014

That's only a question you can answer, there is no right on wrong on when to tell. As long as you are comfortable is all that matters. I told my mom, dad, brother, and sister in law right away because I knew if something had happened I would have wanted their support.

PrimRoseMama · March 2014

If you are comfortable then it's all that matters

Nuclearcupcake · March 2014

We told our family right away because if something happened we would have wanted the support.

82Sonia · March 2014

We're waiting (and waited with our first too) because my mom goes overboard with all things baby and it's nice to postpone that. We tell family after our first appointment. However, it's such a personal choice and I don't think you made the wrong one.

My SIL has 4 kids and she usually texts us all a picture of her positive pregnancy test about 5 minutes after she takes it.

Michelle N · March 2014

Agree with pps, there is no wrong answer. My first pregnancy ended in a loss, and it wasn't good to have to untell people that I want really close to, but the second time I shared with family and close friends because I would have wanted them to lean on.

caranichole · March 2014

Yep, it will be different for everyone. I am not telling till after my first appointment monday morning. My first pregnancy in 2010 ended in a miscarriage and I had told very early and while it sucks to share the news of a miscarriage, I was glad that people knew because they could be supportive and understanding of what I was going through at that time.

12bailey18 · March 2014

It's whatever you want. I told mine right away. Some don't.

Hoshikitsune · March 2014

I told my parents the same day we got a positive which was at about 3-4 weeks since they have been begging for a grandchild from me for the past 10 years. I have enjoyed having my parents support. However, they were the only ones we told that early. Do what is right for you.

LisaG09 · March 2014

I told right off too at about three weeks. I don't regret.

Jenrileysmom · March 2014

I didn't tell anyone until 16 weeks. That's when I was comfortable. Everyone's different.

GoonieGal85 · March 2014

Congratulations!!!

Exactly- everyone is different. Tell when you want to. I'll be 6 weeks on Monday. I don't have a Dr appt for 2 more weeks. I told my hubby and bff's right away. I also had to inform my bosses at my job right away. The parents were told today. Would have told them sooner but I wanted it to be in a gift way, not just over the phone. But that's me. I just thought to myself, "if something happens, who do I want to know?" My husband and I swore them to secrecy, and to not put anything on facebook. We'll see if that lasts.

I have 2 close friends who had miscarriages. So they did not tell about their first (after the mc) until they were in the second trimester. But that's totally understandable!

Jenrileysmom · March 2014

GoonieGal85

I have 2 close friends who had miscarriages. So they did not tell about their first (after the mc) until they were in the second trimester. But that's totally understandable!

This was my reason for waiting also.

Yaz14 · March 2014

I told my parents, siblings and in-laws literally the day I got a positive test. There was no way I was keeping news that big to myself. I am however waiting until 12 weeks to tell the rest of the world. As long as you're comfortable with who you tell and when then that's all that matters. There are no rules to say when you should tell people.

awc1986 · March 2014

Tell whenever you want. It's exciting news! There's no right or wrong about it.

We told our parents after out first scan at 7wks and everyone else after our NT scan. Our first ended in a MMC and we'd told everyone quite early on, so we just felt more comfortable waiting this time.

melancia613 · March 2014

Whatever feels "right" to you

With our first we told our family right away bc we were so excited. Plus, my mom was going out of the country for a few weeks (and God forbid something happen before she found out). Unfortunately, I ended up miscarrying, but having told my family and close friends, we received prayers and support I would never regret.

This time, we are waiting just a little bit longer before we tell anyone. Just our preference this go-around.

amandabanana80 · March 2014

I think it depends on you and your family. Yesterday when I got my BFP I immediately told my hubby. Then I called and told my mom, hubby's mom, and my sister. It's still really early so we aren't telling anyone else. But like others have mentioned, if something happens, I want to have their support and for them to know what's going on.

Thirdseason98 · March 2014

I have had two miscarriages and this is my third pregnancy. I decided, if something is going to happen, it will. Why not enjoy the pregnancy fully and worry free (as best as you can). I told immediate family and close friends! This is the farthest along I've been and I feel 100%

mamaloaf · March 2014

It really doesn't matter since you've already told them. I would only tell very close family or friends whose support I'd need, should something happen. Otherwise, I'd wait until 1st tri is over.

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