[MandaS]

Hey guys! I got my bfp two days ago and I am only 5 weeks. So my question is, when did you all tell your loved ones? (family, friends, etc) My husband wants to wait until after our first appt. which is at 8 weeks but I really don't know if I can keep the good news to myself for that long! What did you all do? Thanks!

[MamaRN]

I think it's different for everyone. A lot of people wait until they hear the heartbeat or see the baby on ultrasound, others wait until the 12 week mark, and still others tell right away.

I told my immediate family, DH's mom and grandmother and a few close friends right away. My thought was if a miscarriage happened I would need some support, and even if my pregnancy was short lived, I wanted to feel joy and share that with people I love. We waited until we heard the heartbeat at 10.5 weeks to share it with the general public.

Whatever feels right for you, go for it.

[*Britt*]

I told them the minute I found out but I was also 19 and the thought of miscarrying or something really being wrong hadn't really entered my mind. To each their own though. It's whenever you feel comfortable.

[drewbears]

We hold off... I want to be sure things are okay before saying much.

with our first I couldn't wait to tell though. I just think I am more gaurded with each pg.

[MandaS]

Well we decided to tell immeadiate family this week and then wait on everyone until easter. I too worry about miscarrying but I think that I will definitely need support if that happens and I don't think that I can not share this amazing news with my family! Thanks guys!

[KCAmanda]

We wanted to wait til 12-13 weeks [we had an u/s then] but I was getting so sick it was becoming hard to hide. So we told our families at 8 weeks.

With this pregnancy since our son is turning 1 on May 4th we're having a party for him on May 3rd and inviting all our immediate families. We will tell them then our news. I'll be almost 12 weeks then.

[KCAmanda]

We wanted to wait til 12-13 weeks [we had an u/s then] but I was getting so sick it was becoming hard to hide. So we told our families at 8 weeks.

With this pregnancy since our son is turning 1 on May 4th we're having a party for him on May 3rd and inviting all our immediate families. We will tell them then our news. I'll be almost 12 weeks then.

[KCAmanda]

We wanted to wait til 12-13 weeks [we had an u/s then] but I was getting so sick it was becoming hard to hide. So we told our families at 8 weeks.

With this pregnancy since our son is turning 1 on May 4th we're having a party for him on May 3rd and inviting all our immediate families. We will tell them then our news. I'll be almost 12 weeks then.

[KCAmanda]

We wanted to wait til 12-13 weeks [we had an u/s then] but I was getting so sick it was becoming hard to hide. So we told our families at 8 weeks.

With this pregnancy since our son is turning 1 on May 4th we're having a party for him on May 3rd and inviting all our immediate families. We will tell them then our news. I'll be almost 12 weeks then.

[dream2bemommy22]

i have only gotten a light positive yesterday ( on an answer and frer), so i will be retesting on tuesday, and if i get a darker positive, then we will tell immediate family, and then after a few more weeks, we will tell everyone else ( if dh can keep his mouth shut)

[Zabs]

I agree that for everyone it's different. I knew I wanted to tell some people right away so that I would have that support if something happened. So we told our parents and very close friends around 5 weeks.

We started telling some people in the last week or two (I'm 12 weeks now) and now that we're hitting the second trimester mark we'll probably start telling everyone as the opportunity arises.

Just do what feels right for you! Good luck and congrats!

[Lee725]

we told (well more correctly I told) my close friends at about 6 weeks because we had a catch up that we only done once every 3-4 years if we are lucky!.

DH wanted to wait to tell everyone after 12 weeks, which we did, but by that stage DH didnt know but every one on my side knew

They say 12 weeks is the safest, but like the other girls, god forbid, but if something went wrong i would need some BIG support.

It is really personal

congrats on your pregnancy!!

[Heaven]

I felt the need to tell my mom, dad and sister at about 5 weeks pregnant because I would definately need their support and help. But we're planning on holding off the news from close friends and work until about 12 weeks pregnant, which is when the doctor said we would have our first U/S and hear the heartbeat. I think it's better to take some precaution in case of envy and jealousy from others and interferance.

It's really hard to contain such exciting news though! It'll be a long wait for me!!!

[Riley & Landon's Mommy]

I told everyone when I first found out. Like you, I wanted support, even if I lost the baby.

[sethsgirl]

I told my parents and DH's parents a few days after we found out. I also told my sister at that time too but we didn't tell the rest of our families until I was 5 1/2 weeks and then had an emergency ultrasound at 6 weeks. I had wanted to wait until my first ultrasound to tell anyone which I would've been 8 weeks but DH wanted our parents to know since he was going to be out to sea for a little while. Like everyone else said though it's kind of a personal decision on when you want to let people know.

[Prettymama]

I just got my BFP last night at 9dpo! Anyway, we are planning to tell the whole family on Mother's Day this Sunday!

[expecting2010]

We just found out on Wednesday, and we also don't want to tell until we hear the heartbeat. I think Mother's Day with the whole family around is going to be a tough thing to pull off without anyone being suspicious. It's tough to hide when you're not drinking or going in the spa! Any advice?

[Kansascity kitty]

I am a blabber!!!!!LOL



Angie

[papillon7]

I always think it is safe after the 1st trimester.....I am older and have had a few friends jump the gun and tell everyone, and it has sometimes sadly ended up in miscarrage.