First Pregnancy

[MrsHaines121711]

I am just under 5 weeks pregnant and due August 17, and with Christmas right around the corner we have everyone we love in one place. I'm wondering if it's a bad idea to tell every we are pregnant for Christmas???

[beckybenandbump]

Hey. We're due on the 24th August so am only four weeks. After some discussion we have decided to tell immediate family on Christmas day.
This is our first child and we know the family are going to be delighted. I realise it's early but have decided that it'll be nice to have to support around us, as neither of us know what the hell we're doing! The support network would also be reassuring if the worst were to happen.

I know everyone's different...I just know I won't be able to keep it in!! (Plus, who doesn't drink over Christmas unless you're pregnant...my family would know in a second anyway!)

[Sezrah]

In the same boat. Christmas would be perfect though.

[bridgettesalatin]

I'm due August 12th 2015 !  .. it's my first ! My mom told me not to tell anyone but I'm just far too excited :D

[Kea28]

If your comfortable you should tell them in a fun way ... I'm waiting when I'm 3 months to tell my family and friends

[RheaAnn2]

I told my family as soon as I found out. (I just couldn't keep that secret :)) people were already starting to figure out I was pregnant before I even knew. Its just up to you and what your comfortable with.

[DANY_ELLE]

Definitely  in the same boat! Thinking we'll just tell our families for christmas and then wait to tell other family and friends!

[cbleblanc18]

It depends on you. Every woman is different. If you were to miscarry, are you the type that would be ok with telling everyone you m/c? Or would you rather keep it private? Most doctors recommend you wait until 12 weeks because that's the safe point. But like I said it depends on you. I've personally seen women tell everyone at 5 weeks and then m/c and then had to tell everyone and it was horrible for them. So it's up to you, but we're waiting! I told my mom and she's the only one who will know until February.

[emman007]

We told our parents last night...its true there is no right time. Tell the people you will want to know if something bad does happen..im only 5 weeks too but couldn't wait. Will tell the rest of my family mid jan after scans

[Debafafa]

There is no safe time to tell. There is always a chance of loss. If you are comfortable telling, it's a perfect time.

[aug_2015_as]

I have mixed feelings.  I want to wait as long as possible.  At least until 9 wk sono. My sister recommends waiting until 12. It's so hard though! I just tell people now that my vitamin makes me sick.  

[jab512]

I plan on telling extended family. Our immediate family already knows.