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When are you telling people?

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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine

Member since 6/09

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Name:
Colleen

When are you telling people?

We told our parents at around 6 weeks and then our extended family one week later. Most of our close friends know as well.

I still have to tell work and "the world". My mom wants to tell everyone so badly. A lot of my family members don't understand why we are keeping it a secret (Did people not used to wait 12 weeks back in the day??

I'll be 12 weeks next Monday. I'm debating going pubilc this weekend or waiting until next Wednesday after my NT scan.

I was going to go public this weekend but now I'm so worried that something will happen at the NT scan. I can't seem to calm my nerves. My symptoms are slowly disspearing (which I know is normal as you are near the end of the first trimester) but it makes me worried!!!

I'm just wondering what everyone else is doing.

Posted 5/1/12 12:38 PM
 

wantabuninoven
My angel has a baby brother!

Member since 7/10

1050 total posts

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Re: When are you telling people?

I am 7 weeks. My parents and mother in law have been supporting me every step of the way so I told them right away. I wanted to wait 12 weeks but, somehow I keep telling close friends and a few family members. I regret it in a way but, sometimes I swear it just slips out! I am telling my brother in law and his wife tonight and hopefully I can keep my mouth shut for the next 6 weeks Chat Icon

I don't plan to tell work until like 14 weeks or so.

Message edited 5/1/2012 12:43:15 PM.

Posted 5/1/12 12:42 PM
 

bringonthebaby
Twins!

Member since 11/10

2334 total posts

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Re: When are you telling people?

My parents right away, Told many friends right away, told his parents at 9.5 weeks. Will tell Aunts, uncles, cousins and grandmothers at 13 (mother's day).

Message edited 5/11/2012 8:31:26 AM.

Posted 5/1/12 1:27 PM
 

JDubs
different, not less

Member since 7/09

13160 total posts

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Re: When are you telling people?

my mom and sister knew right away since they knew I was seeing a RE. we told DH's family at around 8 weeks. We announced it on FB after the NT scan. I actually had to tell work at 10.5 weeks since I go to the doc during my lunch hour and the appt took an hour and a half!

Posted 5/1/12 1:37 PM
 

MRsFaTThead
NY GIRL IN TEXAS

Member since 6/10

5483 total posts

Name:
WHO GIVES A POO WHO GIVES A FUDGE !!

Re: When are you telling people?

we gave our family the go ahead to share the news when we got the results of our nt scan. it was killing them since we told them at 5weeks.

we came out on fb after the resultsChat Icon

Posted 5/1/12 2:01 PM
 

01ellie
LIF Adult

Member since 9/10

2245 total posts

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Re: When are you telling people?

we told our immediate family members after the first beta because they knew we were going thru IVF. We told our best friends at 7w and we were planning on telling extended fam when we saw them on mothers day (11weeks) but now i'm second guessing that plan...My NT scan is a few days after mother's day and now i'm nervous and thinking we shouldnt say anything until after.

Posted 5/1/12 2:29 PM
 

gina409
TWINS!

Member since 12/09

27635 total posts

Name:
g

Re: When are you telling people?

our parents and siblings know and very close friends but that is it..we r waiting til 12 weeks

Posted 5/1/12 9:18 PM
 

LIRascal
drama. daily.

Member since 3/11

7287 total posts

Name:
Michelle

Re: When are you telling people?

Ugh this is so hard because I am soooooo superstitious- and super nervous so I really wanted to wait to 12 weeks.

Our parents and siblings know, as well as my BFFs and my aunt who went through her own IF.

We didn't tell grandparents yet (big mouths) and we haven't come out to tell everyone yet but I am SHOWING like nobody's business. I think I may have to just spill on Mother's Day or something. I mean, forget the NT scan because I look like I'm 4 months pregnant already Chat Icon

Posted 5/1/12 10:47 PM
 

Lolitababy
LIF Adolescent

Member since 12/07

724 total posts

Name:
Lolita

Re: When are you telling people?

I'm 7 1/2 weeks and have told all of my immediate family and some good friends. We will probably tell other friends and family as we see them but will def not be posting on fb until after the first tri. When I see friends it's just something I can't hold inChat Icon

Posted 5/2/12 7:30 AM
 

LIRascal
drama. daily.

Member since 3/11

7287 total posts

Name:
Michelle

Re: When are you telling people?

I'm actually suspending FB for a few days while I make sure I tell family and friends. I hate when I find something out on FB that I should have found out in person by close friends.

Posted 5/2/12 8:39 AM
 

Zippy12
LIF Infant

Member since 4/12

211 total posts

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Re: When are you telling people?

I am 7 weeks and we haven't told anyone! I will just be past the 12 week mark on fathers day, so I think that is our plan. DH was hoping to tell his mum on mothers day, but I am not ready...

Posted 5/3/12 2:11 PM
 

wantabuninoven
My angel has a baby brother!

Member since 7/10

1050 total posts

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Re: When are you telling people?

I guess my husband feels comfortable telling people because I went to get a yogurt at 711 today and the guy at the counter said congrads! I saw the picture. My husband showed the guy at 711 my sonogram picture!Chat Icon

Posted 5/4/12 10:15 AM
 

frio85
LIF Adult

Member since 8/11

1164 total posts

Name:
Michele

Re: When are you telling people?

Posted by wantabuninoven

I guess my husband feels comfortable telling people because I went to get a yogurt at 711 today and the guy at the counter said congrads! I saw the picture. My husband showed the guy at 711 my sonogram picture!Chat Icon



Thats so cute!

Posted 5/4/12 10:25 AM
 

heather10292010
Gonna be a big sister

Member since 12/10

1749 total posts

Name:
Heather

Re: When are you telling people?

i will be 12 weeks tomorrow -- and the only peopel that know are my parents, his parents, my best friend, and one other friend (and had to tell my boss==b/c I am quitting) -- but turns out that boss didn't keep it a secret and other employees now know Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon My family and best friends don't even know!!!

We are super nervous (3rd pregnancy in a year) so not sure when we will say anything....

Posted 5/4/12 1:38 PM
 

Ann456
LIF Infant

Member since 8/11

309 total posts

Name:

Re: When are you telling people?

My mom knew from the start and she of course told the whole side of her family (was not happy but she was watching my son while I was going for some of the appointments). We did not tell the "general population" until I got my amniocentesis results at 17 weeks.

Posted 5/10/12 12:02 PM
 

BeachGrl
LIF Adult

Member since 10/11

2140 total posts

Name:
Kristy

Re: When are you telling people?

We are going to try to hold out till 12 weeks if we can, or at least till we hear a heartbeat

Posted 5/10/12 7:16 PM
 
 

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