Would it be stupid to...

tell our family we are pg when I'm only 4 weeks?
I'm dying to tell!!!
What have you done?

TIA!

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IMO, it's whatever you're comfortable with. We told our parents as soon as we found out and it was confirmed by the doctor (6 or 7 weeks I think). We eventually told our siblings and closest friends, around weeks 8-10. We wanted to hold off on telling everyone else until at least 12 weeks, which we did.

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I waited to tell my family until my first doctors appt, so the doctor would confirm the pregnancy.
I had to go to the doctor during my 5th week, due to bleeding. At that time, we made the decision to only tell our parents.
We waited to tell the rest of the family until I was in my 10-11 week.
But mine was for personal reasons (due to complications I had in the beginning).

But the decision is entirely up to you!

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We told our family and closest friends as soon as I found out...which was in about 3 1/2 weeks...

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I told my family and close friends right away....I could not hold it in.

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we waited till i was about 9 weeks then we finally told. but it is whatever u are comfy with

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I was going to wait until after my honeymoon to tell my parents, but wound up telling them before the honeymoon - way before - at 5 and a half wks....

I was too excited!!!

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My RE confirmed the pregnancy the day after I got my BFP, we told your family that day. I had been trying for over a year and I could not keep it a secret.

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So far only DH and a very close friend that was also TTC-ing know. I am going to tell my Mom and 2 sisters this weekend. I can't hold it in. I would also want there support in case anything happened. All my sisters told my Mom over the phone right after there BFP, I want to tell her to her face.

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I think it's a personal decision. I definitely feel more comfortable waiting.

When I got pg in Nov, I had a miscarriage at 5 1/2 wks (not saying this will happen to you) but I am so glad I didn't tell my family. I think it would constantly be brought up, even if just out of concern & it would've been harder to deal with.

Right now, I'm about 7 1/2 wks & will tell my family at around 10-11 wks. I know once I tell one person, the whole family will know.

It's really up to you

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My DH told everyone-including our parents I have only told close friends who's shoulders I cry on and will support me through the pregnancy-One of my bosses knows but thats because he is a friend

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Posted by Marcie

I waited to tell my family until my first doctors appt, so the doctor would confirm the pregnancy.
I had to go to the doctor during my 5th week, due to bleeding. At that time, we made the decision to only tell our parents.
We waited to tell the rest of the family until I was in my 10-11 week.
But mine was for personal reasons (due to complications I had in the beginning).

But the decision is entirely up to you!

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Told immediate family at 5 weeks (after confirming with doc), started telling others at 9 weeks.

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I told everyone except work right away. If something bad happens, I would want my family and friends to be there for me.

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i waited a few weeks to tell family, i was 8w. i m/c in oct so i wanted to wait a few weeks. i told a few close friends god forbid something happened again, i would need their support anyway. i still havent told everyone at work im 12w

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I told my immediate family right away and I had a sonogram at 6 weeks and 2 days and as soon as I saw a heartbeat I told alot more people.

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We told as soon as we found out. We decided, even before we knew, that we wanted to tell people good news. If we lost the baby, then we weren't telling people for the first time when it was sad news. And we wanted as many prayers as possible.