when to tell people

[bcs21]

This is my first pregnancy and I am so happy it finally happened!! I am 5 weeks along and am nervous to tell family and friends in case I have a miscarriage. I don't have an appointment until I am 10 weeks along, but I don't know if I can keep my excitement in that long. When did you start telling family and friends?

[angelama14]

I told at 13 weeks. That was after hearing baby's heartbeat twice in the office and having a normal ultrasound as well

[Magstar222]

I told family at 6 weeks after my regular doc confirmed and waited until 12 weeks to do the big Facebook announcement. If you want to share your excitement--do. It is a joyful time and it's hard keeping it to yourself!

[G3mma]

We told our parents at about 9 weeks but everyone else after we had our 12 week scan. Mis carried before so was very anxious about telling more people xx

[BicaQuerida]

I told close family and friends right away at 5 weeks. I was holding out to 10-12 weeks but my in laws told everyone they knew within the that week... My parents actually did very well holding it especially my dad who can't hold water to save his life lol.  

[ash060115]

I'm 6&1 but not sharing news with our parents family etc until three months ...
And other people when I can't hide it anymore

Second baby x

[lilbit_17]

I lost my first at 10 weeks, so I didn't tell anyone till we found out the gender on the following two pregnancies.

[rbohl01]

We are waiting until 2nd trimest er to announce- we had a previous pregnancy that we told everyone right away only to miscarry weeks later =( It was really hard. I miscarried after that time again but since no one else knew it actually was much easire for me to recover from

[Schmalzy]

I told my immediate family and close friends right away. . I was soo excited I couldn't even handle it. I waited til 10 weeks to tell the rest of my family and friends. I've heard most people wait til 12 weeks but really its up to you.  :)

[emt29817]

I told everyone when I found out over a 5 day window because no one in my family knows how to keep a secret.

[adrita87]

I am on the same boat just like you- 1st time pregnant, 5wks. I already told the good news to my immediate family (like my/his parents,my/his siblings,my/his grandma) and very close friends. But I didn't inform other relatives or friends and announce it publicly on Facebook/ Twitter. As you know 1st trimester is critical and there is a risk of abortion, keep it simple. As this is making you anxious, just share it with your close family members. And you know they will be always there for you if you need any support no matter the pregnancy continues or not. Best of luck! :)

[Krittybug]

I am a ftm too and I was way too excited not to tell someone! I told just a couple of ppl as soon as I found out that I knew would be there for me if I did miscarry. It has been a blessing for me as they have celebrated little triumphs with me that they couldn't have if they didn't know. We are waiting until about 13 weeks for everyone else.

[dragondance]

I waited until I was 12 weeks because my first time I told everyone I was pregnant I miscarried. So my second time I told just my mom when I found out because I was scared of losing this baby then my husband because of the same reason plus I was super excited too! So maybe tell those really close to you and then wait for the rest or just shout it from the roof tops like I wanted to!  :)

[springblessings2014]

When you turn 3 months tell friends .

[Jrob0530]

We told our family at 13 weeks, but waited to tell work & friends till 20 weeks. We lost the first baby at 10 weeks so we were extra cautious this time.

[OctoberMommy2014]

the preacher's wife told my daddy when I was 15 weeks, and I sent an email to my mama 2 days later..

I come from a VERY Christian home, and I couldn't bare to see the hurt and disappointment on their face.. oh, and I'm 25 years old.

I'm engaged, but that's just not good enough you know? once they got over the shock, they were fine.. they're super excited now.. I'm 16w5d & I feel closer to my mama now than I ever have.

PLUS, I was terrified I could/would lose the baby because I was diagnosed with a Subchorionic Hemorrhage at 9w4d.. so I had a few reasons to keep it quiet for a few weeks..

good luck, and just try not to stress! & I'm not saying you have to wait as long as I did b/c of different circumstances I'm sure! lol BUT, I would at least wait until the first ultrasound! ((((: