Nervous to tell Family members...

Was anyone nervous to tell family members that they were trying to have a baby or pregnant? I am a little nervous!

Adriana, no...I'm not prego!

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we didnt tell anyone we were trying...but I was nervous to tell them we were going to have a baby! we just got married at the end of march and got preggo right afterwards (we were trying) so everything happened quite quickly!
Im also the only girl in my family and my dad still dosent want to admit that I am growen up lol
i think it is natural to have a few nerves!

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ok...glad I am not the only one!

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def not the only one!!!!

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A little with the in-laws. We were not trying (hence my very mature SN).

I knew everyone in my family would be bouncing off the walls with excitement, but I kind of expected my in-laws to think it was a bad idea and not keep their negativity to themselves. Luckily, they were cool...80% of them were very drunk when we spilled the beans. It was a family party with grain alcohol that had to be brought in from out of state where it is actually legally sold (in an attempt to relive our group trip to New Orleans), and I punked out and had our 12 year old niece tell everyone. We were going to wait a little longer to tell them, but we knew they would all notice that I was not drinking the hand granades...I apparently earned a reputation on that trip. After the 5th person asked "where is your hand grenade...why are you drinking water???" I pulled our niece aside and told her, as per our plan.

In the end, a baby is a blessing and is wonderful news no matter what your situation. Nervousness is normal though.

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Posted by AnthonysWife

Was anyone nervous to tell family members that they were trying to have a baby or pregnant? I am a little nervous!

Adriana, no...I'm not prego!

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I was too, for various reasons. My sister has had several miscarriages, and I felt a little funny sharing our news with her, though she was one of the first people I told. It did occur to me if I lost , she would be one of the most supportive people I know.

My mother I knew would be worried about me because of my age and a medical condition which is pretty well under control, but still. She did worry in the beginning, but she really warmed up to the pregnancy over time.

At some point, you just tell people and hope they will share in your joy. If they can't, that's too bad really, but you can't focus on their reactions too much. Enjoy your pregnancy and your growing baby!

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I was nervous to tell my parents. However when I did, my mother and father were so excited!!

I don't know why I felt that way though...

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I was nervous b/c I have had a MC. At 14 weeks, not everyone knows yet. All of our immediate families do and many close friends. But not extended cousins and aunts or other friends. And I've told my boss and two other coworkers, but not the rest of my company. I may tell this week. I want to tell before I start showing.