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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
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Stephanie
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Re: How long did you wait to tell family and friends you were pregnant?
I told my mom, dad, Il's, best friend right away.....
I am going to tell my job between 12-14 weeks, depending on how I feel, If i am showing, etc....
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: How long did you wait to tell family and friends you were pregnant?
So far I have only told close friends and family, but still it seems like a lot of people. I am not telling my job and "spreading the word" to anyone else until we reach at least 12 weeks.
I guess I just feel like so many people are afraid that they are going to miscarry or something can go wrong, but that is a possibility at any time during a pregnancy. I feel like we should think positive. And if god forbid something does happen, I dont feel that people should be ashamed or embarrassed. However, I have never been in that situation so I do not know how I would feel exactly. I just know I am sooo happy right now and wanted to tell the people I love the most and I am kind of down right now b/c of everyone's negativity. When I spoke to my mom and grandmother about it, she said they never even thought about statistics and miscarrying. I wonder why so many women are so scared and so focused on the possibilities these days. I guess worrying comeswith the territory!
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| Posted 7/24/06 10:45 AM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: How long did you wait to tell family and friends you were pregnant?
Posted by jellybean1420
Some people are really upsetting me with telling me statistics and all this other crap. I know I am very early, but telling me I could miscarry and I shouldnt tell anyone makes me feel bad. I know there is a chance, there is a chance a person can miscarry at any time. But why shouldnt I be able to tell people being I am so excited???? Some people are making me feel bad and like I jinxed myself. Now i am really nervous and upset about this and am afriad something is going to happen b/c I opened my big mouth. I know it is silly, but geez....can't anyone ever be happy for ya?
You shoudnt be upset, and dont let people tell you how to feel and when to wait.
I just waited the 3 months because it took me 2 and ahalf years to finally get PG, and then when I had a m/c I was devastated, and felt so embarrassed, so DH wanted to wait the second time around a little longer.
Please dont feel bad. I think it is a PERSONNAL choice and dont let anyone make you feel bad
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| Posted 7/24/06 10:47 AM |
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FeliciaDP
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Mommy
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Re: How long did you wait to tell family and friends you were pregnant?
Posted by GenLCSW
We told family and very close friends right away. Others we told after 12 weeks
Ditto
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| Posted 7/24/06 10:50 AM |
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stickydust
Now a mommy of 2!!!
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Re: How long did you wait to tell family and friends you were pregnant?
I told my mom immediately and then we waited to tell everyone else after the first trimester was over.
I was a little nervous b/c I had a miscarriage previously and we were so shell shocked from that - that I just felt more comfortable waiting.
I think people focus on statistics and such because it is soo common and can happen to anyone. However, deciding when to tell is a personal decision and you should do what is best for you!!
Congrats and have a happy and healthy 9 mo.!!  
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| Posted 7/24/06 11:20 AM |
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Re: How long did you wait to tell family and friends you were pregnant?
We told our immediate family on Thanksgiving which was 7 weeks and then friends around 10 weeks.
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| Posted 7/24/06 11:22 AM |
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CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(
Member since 5/05 13848 total posts
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Christine
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Re: How long did you wait to tell family and friends you were pregnant?
Posted by jellybean1420
Some people are really upsetting me with telling me statistics and all this other crap. I know I am very early, but telling me I could miscarry and I shouldnt tell anyone makes me feel bad. I know there is a chance, there is a chance a person can miscarry at any time. But why shouldnt I be able to tell people being I am so excited???? Some people are making me feel bad and like I jinxed myself. Now i am really nervous and upset about this and am afriad something is going to happen b/c I opened my big mouth. I know it is silly, but geez....can't anyone ever be happy for ya?
I wouldn't worry about jinxing it- I did tell early and miscarry the first time but I wouldn't have done it any other way- I had so much support from my family, friends, even my boss.
This time around I didn't wait either and this baby is here to stay. I think you should do what makes YOU feel comfortable and tell these negative nellies to shut up!
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| Posted 7/24/06 11:36 AM |
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SuzyQ
Mama to 3!?!?!?
Member since 7/06 8069 total posts
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Susan
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Re: How long did you wait to tell family and friends you were pregnant?
I was 10 weeks along. We didn't find out until I was 9 weeks and we were seeing DH's family in Georgia for Easter so we waited to tell them then. We told my family on the phone a few days before we left for GA.
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