We told DH's cousins today after the good ultrasound because we're pretty close to them. We were supposed to be on vacation with them right now and planned on telling them in person but it ended up not working out. They've been sending us cute pictures of their kids so DH and I sent them a group text saying the pictures of the two cousins were so cute and we can't wait til they have pictures with their newest cousin in November It was exciting! It's pretty hard keeping this a secret since it's literally the happiest thing to ever happen to me haha.
Well things ended up not working out with the photographer which in the end is okay. It's been cold and the cherry blossoms aren't out yet so she wanted to reschedule for another weekend but our calendar is full. She nicely gave us a refund, I can return those train tickets I had to buy to get there, and we found a photographer who can do our pictures in our city for about half price. We're further south so the blossoms are out more.
@slaven I'm so glad the blossoms worked out for you!omg sure your photos will be wonderful. We have to tell my in laws today because they got home from Florida yesterday, and my kids are definitely going to accidentally spill the beans if we don't fess up. I'm so nervous, I know my MIL is going to be pissed and I'm already feeling shitty today so I don't want to deal with it.
I think we are going to tell parents after our dating ultrasound on the 10th. Havent decided when we are going to make the big public announcement yet, but I'm planning either a Harry Potter theme or a "Jedi or Wizard?" HP vs Star Wars theme. . We are big geeks and either gender we will have a geek themed nursery.
@bcashaw I know that every family and person is different however DH and I have had conversations about similar things, basically family members being asshats and selfish and not being supportive. It's hard and easier said than done but we stand by the idea that if people don't want to be part of our lives or want to cause problems then we don't need to speak to them. I don't care how closely related they are. Thankfully our immediate family is great but we both have some not so great aunts and uncles who cause problems a lot. My SIL is going through planning her wedding and they're making drama for her and stressing her out. My suggestion was to just not invite them because if throwing a fit is more important than being there for her then they don't need to be there. Obviously having a baby is a different situation however I think the same reaction can still apply.
So I'm a professional photographer and because I've done announcement sessions and stuff for others I didn't want one for myself--oh the irony--so I took a couple of tests and used them as props with a pair of baby shoes I used to tell DH and took some detail photos like I would at a wedding I was hired for. Also started doing weekly selfies. We're going to have my parents come down and have dinner with us next week, I'm going to say oh by the way, I was working on some personal photos around town and got this shot I thought you'd love so I got a print made, and have them unwrap what will be a framed detail shot of the test with the shoes. Also I feel super unattractive right now so all my weekly photos are the neck to knees, so hiring one of my friends wouldn't have happened anyways since I feel gross in every picture!
So we plan on just having our son wear this onesie with some cute pants and suspenders and see who catches it first. for our FB and Instagram, we will be taking pictures next Sunday at the park with a spring picnic theme baby and a yellow peep pillow with a sign that reads "we are adding another peep to our family" that I will paint. We announced our first on Independence Day and he was born on Thanksgiving. So we will announce baby 2 on Easter and fingers crossed he's a Halloween baby.
I wanted to resurrect this thread for some of the new ladies who have joined, and also to ask if any of you who have told people want to share how it went? I'm getting so excited to share the big news, but now I'm waffling about telling at Easter (9ish weeks) or Mother's Day (13ish weeks).
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Me: 33 DH: 32 Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013 Started TTC August 2016 BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17 BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17 BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18 BFP: 2/27/20
@lahansen I have told a few close friends for various reasons and our facilities guy at work for logistic reasons with an office move. We talked about doing the big announcement at Easter but have opted for Mother's Day (13 weeks) since our family lives in another state and we plan to surprise them with a visit and the news. Plus I think it will be so fun to give my Mom the gift of a grandchild for Mother's Day.
@lahansen we told our parents right away, and they were all super excited. I had to tell my bff right away too (but after parents) since I'm in her wedding and she was deciding bridesmaid dresses that week. She was excited but made me really upset by saying she couldn't believe I was telling her so early and to not be offended if she waited the whole twelve weeks to tell me when she's pregnant. This made me angry for two reasons: 1) you're welcome I was being considerate about your wedding and didn't want to mess up bridesmaid dresses for it 2) back in September she and I had talked about this exact thing because another friend was pregnant and I had said I would want to wait due to being nervous and she would want to tell immediately because she wouldn't be able to keep it from me. I'm still pretty annoyed about her saying that to me but feels too late to bring it up and talk about it now.
Aside from that, the cousins we're close to know as does a friend of mine who just had a baby because I had a ton of questions for her. I got one "wow that was fast" since we haven't had our first wedding anniversary and my response to that was "oh I'm so sorry, next time I'll definitely run my family planning schedule by you to make sure it meets your acceptable timeline" which shut the person up. I plan to say that to anyone who says it was fast because that's a rude thing to say to someone who just told you they're having a baby.
We Facebook announced yesterday (my birthday) we'd already told family and close friends recently. I'll be 10 weeks tomorrow so I felt ok with it. our parents were chomping at the bit so I wanted to announce before it slipped. It went really well, everyone was very excited and supportive. I feel like I have a huge weight off my chest!
We bought my MIL a pot holder that said Super Oma (super grandma in German). It was hilarious. We gave it to her on her 80th bday. She saw it and tried to act grateful for such a gift on her bday. When she read what it said, she pointed at my stomach and asked, "yeah, when?" She just didn't get it (i think because she is already a step-grandmother). So we read her the accompanying card. It started with "dear Linda, mama, and Oma", she looked at me funny, and when the card ended with love, M, D, and baby she finally got it and stood up screaming.
We also had some fun with my parents and sisters. We got them all on Skype under the pretense that they needed to wish my MIL a happy birthday. It was tough because one sister is still at home and the other in another State. I sent all 4 of them a text with a picture of the positive tests. My 23 year old sis got it right away and started smiling from ear to ear. My parents and youngest sister looked super confused. We asked them where their phones were (dead, charging) and urged them to check them. More laughs and smiles and crying. We will tell everyone else at 12-13 weeks.
I have only told my youngest sister about it and she was super excited. I had to tell someone close to me besides my work mom. As for my SO he just told his best friend last night and it all went well. I'm just nervous about the announcement because we just had our first child in Nov-2016.... so I will have 2 under 1 for a few weeks. I don't take crap from people so I'm really just nervous for people with opinions lol. We wanted our children close, we were hoping more like having a 1.5 year old when the second came but we are progressing nicely. My mother had her first three 12-13mo apart so I'm sure she will be thrilled! We are just over the moon and I would hate for someone to sour our moment.
@bcashaw I'm so disappointed to hear that your MIL reacted as predicted Do you think she will come around in time?
Had to tell my mom earlier than planned due to being so sick and needing her help. She immediately broke into tears and hugged me and I was like but wait there's more and she kept crying and chatting and I was like but wait THERE'S MORE! It's twins! And she said oh fuck lol. She is super excited for twins and also predictably annoying, sending me doctor names, and asking too many questions. I just don't enjoy her over involvement in any aspect of my life.
@bcashaw that's exactly what I'm worried about! Pardon my language, but it sucks to have someone put such a negative twist on such a beautiful miracle (yes, I believe all babies are miracles)!
I have told 2 of my 4 best friends, I'll be telling the other two next week at a dinner out with them. I have also told a couple other close friends who I have become very close with. As for family, I'm dreading it! Absolutely, dreading it! I'm more looking forward to announcing it on Facebook, then telling my judgmental family and his very involved family. This pregnancy was planned, but over the course of us trying, it became very clear that many people in our families think we have "too many kids already" and "a tribe of kids" etc. If we announce it and hear one negative thing, I will most likely break down and ugly-cry and then, since I'm the more bold one, I'll probably say some REALLY mean things.
I'm very religious, and I believe that no matter the circumstances, babies should always be received as a blessing.
@cmessamore This is our first and honestly I don't know how many kids we'll have. I go from only wanting 2 to wanting 5. Just a few weeks before I found out I was pregnant my mom mentioned that I was too young to have kids (really she's not ready to be a grandma) but she's happy now. I hope it's similar for you. I've also heard a lot from people in our family that 2 or 3 kids is enough and wonder what there response would be if we have more than that or if we have babies close in age, which we "plan" to do (as much as you can plan those things I guess). At the end of the day your kids and your DH/SO are who matter most and if people can't get on board then it's their loss.
I told my sister right away and swore her to secrecy. Then we told our parents at a birthday party for my two boys. My mom walked into the kitchen and I said "mom, come in here," and she knew right away, with a huge smile on her face, smacking my dad and saying "I know!" My MIL was like, what? huh? and then my husband just held up three fingers and said #3! We told siblings and a few close friends via text or phone call, but I'm not sure what we will do via social media. Part of me wants to come up with something super clever, the other part just wants to wait as long as possible or just post the baby picture in November! Ha!
@bklynchica thanks for the support! I'm sure she will come around. She's always like this so I'm just not letting it bother me. @cmessamore I love my baby and I am thrilled to finally be pregnant. Nobody can take that away from me.
Finally decided how to tell my parents. They live a few states away, so I am going to mail them a small package and put on it, "You must open together."
Inside, I am wrapping up the following book (my mom's favorite as a preschool teacher) and this handmade card I created with scrapbook supplies. The message inside says, "We hope we can spend Thanksgiving together this year and you can read this book to your future grandchild. Baby is due Nov 23!"
We usually spend Thanksgiving here and Christmas with them, so it will be a change in routine...but I am pretty sure they will make it out here.
I plan to mail it out this afternoon after my appointment.
It blows my mind that people--family members and friends no less--can be so discouraging and unsupportive. Even if I privately had a thought like "Wow, they sure spilled the beans early"..or .."They have so many kids already"..I would never say it aloud to the mom-to-be. That's just plain tacky..how don't people understand this?? (disclaimer: I wouldn't have that thought anyway, but hypothetically speaking.) Honestly I think anyone who is anything short of excited for you is just annoying and I'd probably let them know.
Our announcement timeline was kind of unplanned and just happened when things felt natural. Our good friends suspected since literally day 1 because I wasn't drinking and I'm a regular drinker, so we told them at 7 weeks. There's still a few we haven't told, but I'm sure we will soon the next time we see them in person. We also just told my parents this past weekend at 9 weeks. We gave them two Easter-themed cookies for a belated anniversary present that had "grandma" and "grandpa." written with icing. Just simple and cute. They were FLABBERGASTED to say the least. At first my dad didn't know what to say so he started talking about how the salsa we were eating was really spicy? Haha. They were definitely expecting "We're engaged!" ..not a baby. That being said they are really excited and supportive. We will probably tell my boyfriend's parents the same way over the next couple of weeks. I have to say the best reaction of all was my brother. He's in the Navy so we told him over Skype and he was just ecstatic for us and so excited to be an uncle. Made me happy:)
@ebelknap your dad's reaction made me think of my dad. When we told him "you're going to be a grandad again" he froze and then said "how?" His gf had to chime in with "you only have one child darling" lol
He called me back 20 minutes later much happier after he had a bit to absorb the news. He said he didn't know if I was trying to tell him we were getting another dog or having a baby! Not sure why it was such a shock, we had talked about us TTC this year. But he was floored!
We're going to tell DD probably this weekend during our announcement photo shoot and I'm super excited about that part! I'm slightly less excited about the immediately following announcements to her biograndparents and social worker. Selfishly I had really hoped her adoption would be finalized before we had to deal with this. Not that I wish we weren't pregnant! I wouldn't change that! And not that it will even change anything for anyone - we're still planning on adopting her and I'm sure her biogramma will actually be thrilled as she's actually been asking us about more kids, but for some reason it's just funky in my head. It's something I'm really excited about personally and I wish I could just share it with my family and friends and not have to disclose to a social worker and my daughter's bio family...
~Ziggy
Me:27 (diagnosed anovulatory May 2016) DH:29 (normal) Met 2008 | Dated 2010 | Married 2012 TTC#1 since June 2015 June 2016- 50mg generic clomid CDs 5-9 w/TI | 2 follies (14 & 12), thin (2.45) lining | BFN July 2016- 1mg estradiol CDs 1-7, 50mg generic clomid CDs 5-9 w/TI | 2 follies (14 & 10), thin (~4) lining | BFN August 2016- 1mg estradiol CDs 1-7, 50mg generic clomid CDs 5-9 w/TI | BFN | Referred to specialist, visited once, was told we have less than a 3% chance even on medication, recommended to IUI for up to a 50% chance, decided not to pursue at this time | Stopped "trying" October 2016- We became licensed foster parents November 9, 2016- Arrival of DD#1, 4yo March 1, 2017- 1 day late, feel like crap (low fever & exhausted) | Mom suggested test before taking meds, I laughed but did it anyway | BFP! *shock*
My first there was no announcement. The second one I did a photo shoot with DD holding up "I'm gonna be a big sister" sign but both time we lived in Botswana away from everyone. And we waited until 12 weeks to tell almost everyone. This time I'm dying to share yet nervous. No one knows yet. Our u/s is at 8w5d but I'm planning to make an iMovie and show the family around 12 weeks then release it to Facebook-we have a lot of family in Africa/Europe.
With our first I wrote a poem and framed it for our parents. Just did a generic FB post about it.
With our second we had our daughter wear a shirt that said "Merry christmas to me! I'm a big sister to be!" And that's how we told our parents and siblings (it was in December). Then we had DD visit Santa and we have a pic of her on Santa's lap that says "I asked Santa for a sibling and he listened!". She looks so pissed off in it though lol She was scared of Santa. Whoops! We posted that pic on FB just before Christmas.
This time we just verbally told our parents and siblings. I haven't decided yet what we'll do on FB. I kind of like the whole "tie breaker" idea since we have a son & daughter already. But I also like the idea of having the kids hold the big balloons that say "1, 2" and the have the 3rd balloon tied to a little chalkboard sign that says "Arriving November 2017"
We took our announcement photo this week while moving into our new house. I think we'll post it in a few weeks, once we've had a chance to tell the rest of the family (which we'll probably do Easter weekend since we're driving to CT to see them).
We told FI's family over the weekend and it was kind of underwhelming. His brother and sister seemed very emotional, hugging him and actually crying, but I just sort of awkwardly stood there left out. His mom didn't understand what we were saying at first, and then asked if it was 3 months in yet, and when we said no, but that we have had several ultrasounds and everything looks wonderful, she was like "oh. well we'll see."
FI told a close friend the same day who was kind of the same, emotional and hugging HIM, and then asking "don't people usually wait 3 months?" Meanwhile I'm very awkwardly just standing there, like, oh what exciting news for you FI, if only the person actually GROWING THE BABY were here to be congratulated.
My mom had better react better than this.
~Mom to an amazing Jan 2011 boy~ ~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~
We told FI's family over the weekend and it was kind of underwhelming. His brother and sister seemed very emotional, hugging him and actually crying, but I just sort of awkwardly stood there left out. His mom didn't understand what we were saying at first, and then asked if it was 3 months in yet, and when we said no, but that we have had several ultrasounds and everything looks wonderful, she was like "oh. well we'll see."
FI told a close friend the same day who was kind of the same, emotional and hugging HIM, and then asking "don't people usually wait 3 months?" Meanwhile I'm very awkwardly just standing there, like, oh what exciting news for you FI, if only the person actually GROWING THE BABY were here to be congratulated.
My mom had better react better than this.
I'm sorry! "oh. well we'll see." should just not be said. It may come from a place of concern or care but maybe not necessary. My grandmother is the same way and she tend to put a negative tone on exciting things. Is this your first?
Due 11.16.17 Baby Girl 12.9.15
MC 2.1.15 @ 5 W - Chemical MC 4.7.14 @ 21 W - Turners Syndrome
@pawcall how rude of your MIL! That should never be said to an expectant mother!
Technically my parents (mom + dad & step mom) already know, because we've had a lot of bad news in our families lately and I wanted to give them something to be excited about. DH's parents don't yet know. Yesterday I decided to send all of the parents a little something to announce as if none of them know. I am getting some large plastic easter eggs and inside I'm going to put some of the easter grass, a picture of the ultrasound, and a note about expecting twins in November 2017. All of our parents live out of town but I'm going to mail it to each of them this weekend. I did little things like that with our prior two (a paci with a note for our first, a picture of the older one holding the ultrasound with a note about our "two valentines" for the second) and they loved it, so I want to do something again!
I'll probably announce on social media after my 12 week appt... no idea how yet!
@rain0831boww It's not my first but it's her first grand baby. My son was 4 when she met him, and FI's sister met her SD as an elementary school aged kid.
~Mom to an amazing Jan 2011 boy~ ~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~
@rain0831boww It's not my first but it's her first grand baby. My son was 4 when she met him, and FI's sister met her SD as an elementary school aged kid.
~Mom to an amazing Jan 2011 boy~ ~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~
We decided to go with an idea from some friends in my old due date group (for my son). When we showed my step daughter (16), she was so excited that she was the first one we told. We ended up giving my son (6) a Big Sibling Book which is a baby book/journal from his perspective through pregnancy and the baby's first year. Everyone so far is really excited. We are announcing it to everyone else on Monday after my ultrasound.
@pawcall I'm so sorry. That really sucks. My mom responded by saying "now you guys can get married!" As if we live in the 60s and we had an oops. I don't understand why people don't think about their actions and words.
We flew "home" last week and knew our families would quickly figure it out when I turn down a glass of wine after a long flight so we put our toddler in a shirt that said "best big sis" and let everyone slowly realize on their own. (Very slowly!)
We want to do something for mothers day . I was thinking easter but it's before our next scan and the first was a dating scan at 7w+3 So not much to see . And thought it'd be nice to show the scan . My husband also likes the idea of telling mums first and just letting the news roll So mothers day . Only issue is it is another 3 weeks after the scan and I'm hoping people either won't notice at or before 15w or that they won't be offended we waited so long to tell
I have told a few people 3 who are very good at jeep in secrets and relevant to my training and exercise . I feel better them knowing for safety . But otherwise Noone knows yet
Having a bit of a hard time working out exactly what to do . Getting a grandma or nanny item isn't that obvious since we are both the youngest in our families and my side it'll be grand baby #6 and on hubs it'll be #8
Re: Plans/Ideas for pregnancy announcement
TTC since August 2018
TTC since August 2018
for our FB and Instagram, we will be taking pictures next Sunday at the park with a spring picnic theme baby and a yellow peep pillow with a sign that reads "we are adding another peep to our family" that I will paint. We announced our first on Independence Day and he was born on Thanksgiving. So we will announce baby 2 on Easter and fingers crossed he's a Halloween baby.
Me: 28
DH:
29
#1 DS: 11/24/2016
#2 EDD: 11/15/2017
Started Dating: 2003 Married: 2013
Started TTC August 2016
BFP: 2/1/17 MC: 2/8/17
BFP: 3/8/17 MMC: 5/1/17
BFP: 7/23/17 EDD: 4/5/18
BFP: 2/27/20
Aside from that, the cousins we're close to know as does a friend of mine who just had a baby because I had a ton of questions for her. I got one "wow that was fast" since we haven't had our first wedding anniversary and my response to that was "oh I'm so sorry, next time I'll definitely run my family planning schedule by you to make sure it meets your acceptable timeline" which shut the person up. I plan to say that to anyone who says it was fast because that's a rude thing to say to someone who just told you they're having a baby.
We also had some fun with my parents and sisters. We got them all on Skype under the pretense that they needed to wish my MIL a happy birthday. It was tough because one sister is still at home and the other in another State. I sent all 4 of them a text with a picture of the positive tests. My 23 year old sis got it right away and started smiling from ear to ear. My parents and youngest sister looked super confused. We asked them where their phones were (dead, charging) and urged them to check them. More laughs and smiles and crying. We will tell everyone else at 12-13 weeks.
Me: 28
DH:
29
#1 DS: 11/24/2016
#2 EDD: 11/15/2017
Had to tell my mom earlier than planned due to being so sick and needing her help. She immediately broke into tears and hugged me and I was like but wait there's more and she kept crying and chatting and I was like but wait THERE'S MORE! It's twins! And she said oh fuck lol. She is super excited for twins and also predictably annoying, sending me doctor names, and asking too many questions. I just don't enjoy her over involvement in any aspect of my life.
I have told 2 of my 4 best friends, I'll be telling the other two next week at a dinner out with them. I have also told a couple other close friends who I have become very close with. As for family, I'm dreading it! Absolutely, dreading it! I'm more looking forward to announcing it on Facebook, then telling my judgmental family and his very involved family. This pregnancy was planned, but over the course of us trying, it became very clear that many people in our families think we have "too many kids already" and "a tribe of kids" etc. If we announce it and hear one negative thing, I will most likely break down and ugly-cry and then, since I'm the more bold one, I'll probably say some REALLY mean things.
I'm very religious, and I believe that no matter the circumstances, babies should always be received as a blessing.
TTC since August 2018
We told siblings and a few close friends via text or phone call, but I'm not sure what we will do via social media. Part of me wants to come up with something super clever, the other part just wants to wait as long as possible or just post the baby picture in November! Ha!
DS#2 3/15
Baby #3~
@cmessamore I love my baby and I am thrilled to finally be pregnant. Nobody can take that away from me.
Inside, I am wrapping up the following book (my mom's favorite as a preschool teacher) and this handmade card I created with scrapbook supplies. The message inside says, "We hope we can spend Thanksgiving together this year and you can read this book to your future grandchild. Baby is due Nov 23!"
We usually spend Thanksgiving here and Christmas with them, so it will be a change in routine...but I am pretty sure they will make it out here.
I plan to mail it out this afternoon after my appointment.
Sorry the image is sideways!
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Our announcement timeline was kind of unplanned and just happened when things felt natural. Our good friends suspected since literally day 1 because I wasn't drinking and I'm a regular drinker, so we told them at 7 weeks. There's still a few we haven't told, but I'm sure we will soon the next time we see them in person.
We also just told my parents this past weekend at 9 weeks. We gave them two Easter-themed cookies for a belated anniversary present that had "grandma" and "grandpa." written with icing. Just simple and cute. They were FLABBERGASTED to say the least. At first my dad didn't know what to say so he started talking about how the salsa we were eating was really spicy? Haha. They were definitely expecting "We're engaged!" ..not a baby. That being said they are really excited and supportive. We will probably tell my boyfriend's parents the same way over the next couple of weeks. I have to say the best reaction of all was my brother. He's in the Navy so we told him over Skype and he was just ecstatic for us and so excited to be an uncle. Made me happy:)
Baby Girl 12.9.15
MC 4.7.14 @ 21 W - Turners Syndrome
He called me back 20 minutes later much happier after he had a bit to absorb the news. He said he didn't know if I was trying to tell him we were getting another dog or having a baby! Not sure why it was such a shock, we had talked about us TTC this year. But he was floored!
Met 2008 | Dated 2010 | Married 2012
TTC#1 since June 2015
June 2016- 50mg generic clomid CDs 5-9 w/TI | 2 follies (14 & 12), thin (2.45) lining | BFN
July 2016- 1mg estradiol CDs 1-7, 50mg generic clomid CDs 5-9 w/TI | 2 follies (14 & 10), thin (~4) lining | BFN
August 2016- 1mg estradiol CDs 1-7, 50mg generic clomid CDs 5-9 w/TI | BFN | Referred to specialist, visited once, was told we have less than a 3% chance even on medication, recommended to IUI for up to a 50% chance, decided not to pursue at this time | Stopped "trying"
October 2016- We became licensed foster parents
November 9, 2016- Arrival of DD#1, 4yo
March 1, 2017- 1 day late, feel like crap (low fever & exhausted) | Mom suggested test before taking meds, I laughed but did it anyway | BFP! *shock*
With our second we had our daughter wear a shirt that said "Merry christmas to me! I'm a big sister to be!" And that's how we told our parents and siblings (it was in December). Then we had DD visit Santa and we have a pic of her on Santa's lap that says "I asked Santa for a sibling and he listened!". She looks so pissed off in it though lol She was scared of Santa. Whoops! We posted that pic on FB just before Christmas.
This time we just verbally told our parents and siblings. I haven't decided yet what we'll do on FB. I kind of like the whole "tie breaker" idea since we have a son & daughter already. But I also like the idea of having the kids hold the big balloons that say "1, 2" and the have the 3rd balloon tied to a little chalkboard sign that says "Arriving November 2017"
Married 9-19-2009
Baby Karrot 2.0 - 6.25.2015 - He's here! Via VBAC @ 36 weeks.
~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~
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FI told a close friend the same day who was kind of the same, emotional and hugging HIM, and then asking "don't people usually wait 3 months?" Meanwhile I'm very awkwardly just standing there, like, oh what exciting news for you FI, if only the person actually GROWING THE BABY were here to be congratulated.
My mom had better react better than this.
~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~
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Baby Girl 12.9.15
MC 4.7.14 @ 21 W - Turners Syndrome
Technically my parents (mom + dad & step mom) already know, because we've had a lot of bad news in our families lately and I wanted to give them something to be excited about. DH's parents don't yet know. Yesterday I decided to send all of the parents a little something to announce as if none of them know. I am getting some large plastic easter eggs and inside I'm going to put some of the easter grass, a picture of the ultrasound, and a note about expecting twins in November 2017. All of our parents live out of town but I'm going to mail it to each of them this weekend. I did little things like that with our prior two (a paci with a note for our first, a picture of the older one holding the ultrasound with a note about our "two valentines" for the second) and they loved it, so I want to do something again!
I'll probably announce on social media after my 12 week appt... no idea how yet!
~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~
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~EDD Nov 18, 2017 with my IUI success story~
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We decided to go with an idea from some friends in my old due date group (for my son). When we showed my step daughter (16), she was so excited that she was the first one we told. We ended up giving my son (6) a Big Sibling Book which is a baby book/journal from his perspective through pregnancy and the baby's first year. Everyone so far is really excited. We are announcing it to everyone else on Monday after my ultrasound.
DS1 is 7. DD is 1. DS2 is coming in late April.
DS1 is 7. DD is 1. DS2 is coming in late April.
I was thinking easter but it's before our next scan and the first was a dating scan at 7w+3
So not much to see . And thought it'd be nice to show the scan . My husband also likes the idea of telling mums first and just letting the news roll
So mothers day . Only issue is it is another 3 weeks after the scan and I'm hoping people either won't notice at or before 15w or that they won't be offended we waited so long to tell
I have told a few people 3 who are very good at jeep in secrets and relevant to my training and exercise . I feel better them knowing for safety .
But otherwise Noone knows yet
Having a bit of a hard time working out exactly what to do . Getting a grandma or nanny item isn't that obvious since we are both the youngest in our families and my side it'll be grand baby #6 and on hubs it'll be #8