So I know the standard is to wait 10-12 weeks to tell friends and family the big news but I'm seeing more and more people breaking the "rule" and announcing early.
I'm currently only 7 weeks along and have not had my first prenatal appointment and am having a hard time deciding which camp I want to be in. I'm enjoying having this little secret with my husband so it seems to make sense to wait. But then I'm also incredibly nauseous and a little miserable and would love to have the support of my family.
What at are you all planning to do?
Re: Pregnancy announcements
I have told a small group: my sister, two coworkers, my SIL and a close friend. The only one I told right away was my sister. Two I told because I was concerned about some cramping, one was an accident and the other two I told because they told me right away when they were expecting. Right now the plan seems to be to go to my first appointment on 3/7 before telling anyone else. My H doesn't know how many people I let it slip to :X I'm worse at keeping a secret than I thought.
Married 9/27/2014
TTC Since 1/1/2017
BFP: 2/6/2017
Due Date: 10/13/17
Married 9/27/2014
TTC Since 1/1/2017
BFP: 2/6/2017
Due Date: 10/13/17
We haven't announced this one on FB or anything but it's not a secret. DD1 knows, she's nine, so basically her entire school and their parents know haha! DS knows so his whole school knows. I've had two losses in the last 7 months and I was very glad I had the support of our family and friends. The sad truth is, a baby/pregnancy can be lost at any point. Nothing is a guarantee. You need to decide what's better for you as an individual. If you want to shout it from the rooftops then go for it
Formerly ChoicesMom
"Squishy" 2007
"Lyric" EDD Nov/4/11 - c/p Feb/11
"Fishy" 2012
"Bean" 2014
"Lux" EDD Apr/21/17 - c/p Aug/16
"Kokonah" EDD May/24/17 - m/c Oct/16
1 surprise - 1 Noonie - 1 preemie - 3 gone but not forgotten - One more on the way!!
Grab bag of mental health disorders
Pancolitis
Not announcing on social media. People will find out in a more natural way than a impersonal post on Facebook. I can't tell you how many times a pregnancy announcement wrecked my day - and seeing as I have no way to know for sure no one I know if going through loss and infertility, I am personally not able to potentially put someone through that.
Have told some close friends and my grandma, especially those we will need to lean on in case of another loss. Will tell everyone else individually and as we see fit or possibly when it's too hard to hide.
Edit: was much more snarky than I meant
TTC 09/15
*TW Loss mentioned*
BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16
MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3
TTCAL 3/2016
Acupuncture 11/16
Dx December 2016: unexplained
January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI =
BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby!
EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17
Ambrose born on his due date!