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When should I announce that I am pregnant?
Added: 67 days ago.
Added by: olga83
Section: General.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


I had my first u/s today I was told I was 10 weeks instead of 11 weeks and that everything looks great. Can I tell family and friends that I am pregnant? I am so excited and a little nervous as I read it`s better to wait until the first trimester is over :( I feel great, no sickness, no bleeding same as with my first baby.

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zet - 61 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) We have also told family early - it's nice to have the support of there is concerns during the pregnancy. My first born i had bleeding at 9 weeks - he's a healthy 5 year old now - but it was great the family knew we were having our first and just offering and being supportive - all the love can only be good

Harpchick - 65 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I had always been a believer in waiting till the second trimester, but this time I told everyone early. Trouble was, the team that did my CVS broke my amniotic sac at 11 weeks and I lost all my fluid. They thought the baby would die, and we went through hell for months till things stabilized. So within a week people went from being totally excited to totally freaked out and I had to explain to everyone we would probably lose the baby, which only added to my stress. The end result was that nobody dares be excited about my pregnancy after the scare, and it took the joy of out it for a lot of people. If I had to do it over again, I would have waited. My advice is: wait until you have any genetic testing you plan to have done and are sure you don't have complications from the test.

*3rdtimesacharm* - 66 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) We told everyone immediately...I was literally 10 days pregnant =) Too exciting to keep it in! Were very tight knit so if anything were to happen, theyd be there for support. Ive never waited more than a couple hours to tell everyone...

Mrs.M.H. - 66 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I wanted to wait with my second pregnancy but I started to m/c at 11wks and we had no support because no one knew about it until after it was done. This time we told everyone at 6wks and I told my boss at 8wks and things are fine I'm 35wks today! So I don't think there is any perfect time to tell because anything can happen. If I ever had to do it again I would have told people sooner the second pregnancy so I wouldn't have felt so a lone when I needed comfort. My DH wasn't a bad guy but he couldn't understand how I felt and it's funny when you find that almost everyone you talk to knows what it's like or knows someone that does. I think if you tell everyone soon you have people praying for you and that can help! Personally I think that you should decide when you are comfortable about telling. I think you will be fine at this point after an u/s and all but if something were to happen it is nice to know that you won't feel a lose a lone like I did. Good luck & CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!

Heaven - 66 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i sugguest you tell. you want to share the happiness and good vibes make a good pregnancy

earthmomma - 66 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i told mine when i was only 6 weeks! i couldnt hold it in!!

kristalsfirst - 66 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i agree i wud tell them and wud also tell them if i miscarried. it sucks to grieve alone and im sure ull be just fine. 10weeks is so close to 12

bunno3 - 66 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I told mine @ 14wks. I kept mine hidden just to make sure family & friends were understanding because ours wasn't planned. If you're 11wks & ready to tell them, go for it. :D

olga83 - 67 days ago I agree, I would want them to know if I miscarried too....

RobinG - 67 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Tell them!! I know some close to me that always wanted to wait til the 12 weeks and risk of MC being lower but in my opinion I wanted others to share my joy and if I was to sadly loose my precious baby I wanted to be able to grieve my loss openly. And others know why I am terribly devastated and need time to heal. I`ve lost many loved ones close to me and there is nothing worse then grieving and others not understanding why or what happened. But thats just me ~ I completely understand why many wait too but waiting is not for me! :)

Bangel - 67 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Go ahead and tell them! Don't know how you've waited! We only made it to 6 weeks before spilling the beans. lol. I also alwasy figured if something bad were to happen, I'd want them to cry to anyway.

mariettap - 67 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) As an "Habitual Aborter" I still say you may feel free to announce it whenever you like. Better to have your friends and family there to congratulate you and support you--The first trimester is hard work! Worst case scenario--They have shared in your joy, and so should there be something sad to suffer, they may be better prepared to support you through that too.

MARIA DEANDA - 67 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I THINK YOU SHOULD WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE 12 WEEKS

katiemul - 67 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Tell them already!!!!!! 10 weeks is pretty close to twelve, and if you have no history of miscarraige.... just do it! I could never wait that long even, lol. Everyone that I loved knew the week after I did, at four weeks, lol.