When should I reveal my pregnancy?

[Faith_Sarai]

I'll be 12w tomorrow. I'm I'm a tricky situation. I am 23 years old. I have a deeply spiritual background. My family, friends, teammates all associate me as grandma church girl of the group. They come to me for advice young and older. My dilemma is I got pregnant before I got married. I was married may 23rd.I have repented to the Lord, but I feel that I will owe so many ppl a&b apology. I had a dream that I was talking to a crowd of ppl about my pregnancy. Idk I'm tired of secretly being excited. My parents and sibling knows, also a couple of close friends but that's it. Advice pls...

[gpie]

On a spiritual side, if you have truly repented, God has forgiven you and the church ought to also. I do think that you should humbly apologize to the people you are a role model to and let them know you've repented. It is a good opportunity to teach from your mistake and let people know how easy it can be to stumble. James 3:1 says "we who teach will be judged more strictly". We all sin, but Christ has atoned for our sin and we can be free in Him. Use your situation for His glory and don't let people make you feel condemned (even though some will probably condemn).

Even when people won't show you grace, remember the Lord's grace. And pray for them too, because of they condemn you rather than allowing you the freedom found in Christ, then they sin.

Be excited for the life in you!

[sew2009]

Oops... it posted on accident...so you are never fully judgment free. Lol let others waste their time. :-)

[sew2009]

People are gonna judge regardless....so sorry. I wish people would worry about themselves. Lol if you feel you are where you need to be in your spiritual life, then I say enjoy the moment. Don't let others judging rob your joy of your miracle. Also, 13 to 14 weeks....beginning of 2nd trimester is a good time to tell since you are over the"critical" period. Congrats to you! Fyi... I'm married expecting my third and people judge cuz I'm on my third... so tog never fully are free

[Faith_Sarai]

Thanks you ladies so much! Like I said I had a dream about it the other night and I feel like it's at the tip of my tongue anyways.

[angelfire13]

Totally agree parents are always the hardest ones to tell but that's done :) If you have repented of what you did wrong you know you are right with God again. If other people especially those involved with your religion look down on you or decide to no longer be in your life they are then in the wrong and being judgemental which the bible states one should not be. Stay strong and focus on you and your precious bubba :) Wish you all the best and hope it all works out well

[Huni_b]

u can share the news without being precise about the date. u can even say you havent confirmed the date yet. as MsMadelife points out, someone has to be really jobless to sit n calculate dates. its none of their business. their only job is to be happy for you!

afterall, if you're just 12 weeks (like me) ,  then that wont be more than a month or two from your wedding day anyway.

[Msmadelife]

I think you shouldn't let others opinion determine if you tell them or not. If they love you and accept you for who you are they should be excited too. You said your parents know, I'm 29 and my biggest concern is my parents lol so I think you are good since they know. Don't let it stress you though stay excited tell everyone and if they have nothing better to do but calculate when you got pregnant that's on them.