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August 25th, 2009, 09:07 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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For me, the really important people in my life already know...
But, then I have everybody else...
I was just going to tell everyone on facebook, cause its easier that way...
However, I keep pushing it back when I'm going to say anything on there, I still haven't...
Finally decided that I'll "announce" on August 27, after my nuchal translucency scan (as long as everything goes well) - at that point, I'll be 12 1/2 weeks, which should be a pretty "safe" zone...
So, my question - when are you "announcing" to everyone and how...
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August 25th, 2009, 09:12 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Burbank, CA
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All my family and close friends knew right away since they knew we were doing fertility treatments.
I just announced it on Facebook last week to everyone else. I figure that's good enough for now
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August 25th, 2009, 09:24 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Wisconsin
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Well our family and close friends know as well and well probably everyone at work know (things travel fast there!) a few people from work said congrats on facebook but after our ultrasound Friday I will probably post the pic and "introduce" the new little one on facebook that way.
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August 26th, 2009, 05:41 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Since only 3 people IRL know, I'll slowly announce after my 12 week appointment.
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August 26th, 2009, 06:04 AM
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We've already pretty well told dh's family. Well, we told his mom and his grandma. Now everyone else will find out becuase they'll gossip about us. My friends and his friends know. I only have one family member, and that is my dad. The funny thing is that I honestly couldn't remember if I told him about this baby, or if it was the baby I had in january I told him about. I was confused for a while, but I am pretty sure it was the last baby.
Honestly? Not sure when I'll tell him. I love him so very much, and I'm afraid of him being disappointed or something. He lives far away, and we only talk once every couple months or so,soo it's easy to hide.. maybe when I'm 5+ months? Seems to have worked out that way with my last few kids.. I am always too scared to tell him! (even though he's very nice andwouldn't actually say anything mean, I'm just afraid of what he'll FEEL, kwim?)
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August 26th, 2009, 06:23 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Everyone knows! We told family pretty much rigth away and I I announced on facebook a few days ago.
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August 26th, 2009, 06:34 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: Midwest
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Well all of my side and then dh's mom knows but the rest of his side of the family doesn't know and we probably wont be announcing it any time soon to them. We had some issues around the 4th of july with that side of the family, and probably the next time we go out there will be for thanksgiving or xmas. I'm not sure when dh will tell them. His dad hasn't even tried calling since the 4th so why should we go out of our way for them KWIM?
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August 26th, 2009, 06:49 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Such a hard decision. Everyone that I talk to in person knows, but I've been on the fence about when/if to post on facebook. I thought about posting my 12 week u/s pics, but I haven't done it yet and I had the scan done on Monday. Tough call!
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August 26th, 2009, 09:12 AM
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Mama of 2 <3
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DB and I have decided to tell everyone after we get my 1st doppler ultrasound done at my next prenatal appointment..so that should be at 14 weeks.
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August 26th, 2009, 09:29 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: New Orleans, LA
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I am doing the same thing that you are doing so that will be next Wednesday. I plan on just changing my facebook picture to the ultrasound picture. Just like you, all of my close friends and family already know, it would be just announcing it to the world, lol.
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August 26th, 2009, 10:09 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Location: Akron, Ohio
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No one knows except One lady at work because I needed time off (obviously) and your ladies.
If they nuchal scan looks good then we might tell our immediate family and not announce to everyone till after 20 weeks (after the quad screen blood work)
We are being cautious!
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August 26th, 2009, 10:36 AM
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We've told our family.
I think I'll tell co-workers around 16 weeks or whenever I start to show. I work in a school and as soon as 1 person knows...the whole bldg will, so I'd just as soon hold off as long as I can. Especially since I just had a baby LAST school year
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August 26th, 2009, 12:00 PM
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My best friend and her husband (my hubby's best friend) already know and we're planning on telling dh's family and my parents this weekend. We'll tell the rest of my fam and our friends next weekend. I probably won't put anything on FB until after the NT test (around 12w) if then. I think I might even wait til 18weeks - haven't decided yet.
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August 26th, 2009, 12:48 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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My close family and bffs know. I plan on telling work next week when I'm in my 13th week, but I'm a bit hesitant. I would like to get the doppler before I tell. I had my NT ultrasound last week and everything came back normal. It's just that I've never gotten this far before so I'm not sure what to do.
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August 26th, 2009, 12:57 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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I told my family right away...I figured if somthing did happen I would want thier support we are really close and I know I would need them. I announced on facebook after I had my ultrasound last week on Thursday. I was 12 weeks and 4 days and had a strong HB. But really it is a personal choice and everyone is different, I would say do what feels right to you. But I would also say to try to enjoy the pregnancy and try not to always be afraid of somethine bad happening. Worrying is part of being a mom....and it's hard to keep it under control sometimes! lol
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August 26th, 2009, 01:05 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Location: Michigan
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Immediate family and my super close friends knew from the start, but we announced last week after my appt and ultrasound.
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August 26th, 2009, 01:38 PM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Location: Washington, DC Suburbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayla_7602
IBut I would also say to try to enjoy the pregnancy and try not to always be afraid of somethine bad happening. Worrying is part of being a mom....and it's hard to keep it under control sometimes! lol
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I am trying really hard to be positive...I've had 5 mc's and one ectopic, all in the first trimester. No live children after 4 years of trying. Despite all that, I have managed to remain calm and reflective about this pregnancy so far. Announcing is causing me some angst - but I'll pray about it and take yet another leap of faith. Don't mean to hijack the thread but had to clarify where I was coming from
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August 26th, 2009, 04:18 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: Richmond, Mi
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I told family as soon as I had a positive. I put our first u/s pic up and my son's picture in a big brother t shirt a few weeks ago. I thought I was further along than the u/s said so I may have waited longer. I figured if it was meant to be it was meant to be, and if it isnt my family and friends will be there to support me.
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August 26th, 2009, 05:25 PM
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already announced weeks ago
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August 26th, 2009, 05:39 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: USA
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We told pretty early but that is because there really isn't much hiding this baby bump. I knew it would pop out pretty early.
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