Telling close family

We told close family straight away as we previously had an ectopic pregnancy. If your family are really supportive and you’re happy telling them, do so! Then you’ll have their support even earlier than 12 weeks ☺️ the first trimester is hard so don’t do it all alone

With both my pregnancies, we told family before the 12 week mark and then posted the public announcement after the 12 week mark. If you think they would be helpful to you if the worst were to happen, I'd tell them.

I’m in the “it’s your story to tell” camp. If you want to tell them TELL THEM! Don’t worry about the social norms! It’s your pregnancy and your prerogative. You do want to take in account if something were to go wrong too. Would you want them to know and grieve with you, or is that something you’d want to keep private and do alone? Ultimately the choice is completely yours!

I told my family a couple days after I took the test, probably around 4-5 weeks. I’m so close with my family and knew they would support me no matter what. They were so happy and it has been amazing having their support and excitement so far. I understand why people want to wait but for me I didn’t want to feel like I was keeping a secret because it didn’t feel like it should have to be a secret! So I think do what works best for you. I told them but said for the time being please not to tell anyone else.

I haven’t told my parents yet as I know they worry a lot and they would be worried until I pass the 12 week mark but I do feel bad that I haven’t told them as people at work know and some close friends know so I feel bad that I haven’t told them. We have a private scan next week where I will be 8 weeks and we are thinking of telling them after that if we can arrange to see them xx

Congrats! Hope you are feeling okay! All our family and close friends knew we were having IVF so we told them all it was positive the same day we found out! It’s been amazing as I’ve had so much support in the early, anxiety inducing weeks! Plus having had a mc before, I really wanted my support network ‘just in case’ too! As it was so heartbreaking last time having not told them, but then telling them we’d lost it! 💔 It’s down to preference though and how close you are to them! Personally, I’ve loved sharing from earlier on! 💞 I had an early scan at 7 weeks and told other friends after that and it was lovely having a scan to show but of course still early days!

We've told my parents and my brother a couple of weeks ago (at 5-6 weeks) because we were visiting and we won't see them f2f until Christmas and it seemed right to do it in person. Haven't told in-laws yet because they've been on holiday but once they're back we'll tell them and my husband's sister. Probably won't tell anyone else until after the 12 week scan

I tell all my close family n friends as soon as those two lines appear on test. No point waiting I want them part of my journey throughout. I have been through MC before and them knowing has been huge help. It's much better to have trusted circle of friends and family throughout the journey. On social media we announce after early scan, we don't see the point of waiting until 12 weeks. Never understood why people hide it and how they do it for so long especially with all 1st trimester symptoms knocking you down.

@Katherine I can totally relate! Altho we didn't do ivf, but the rest I feel same about! The close support network is so important for good and bad times. Pregnancy is part of life, unfortunately so is loss, I want my support no matter what. All my friends and family been super supportive me not feeling well with 1st trimester nausea and tiredness I couldn't imagine having to lie about if they didn't know 😔 I hate lying. Would rather tell the truth.

@Kathryn ❤️❤️❤️

First time round we were very cautious following a miscarriage and told barely anyone, only family because we had to due to a trip that was to be booked. This time told close friends and family already because if the worst were to happen I’d hate to have to tell them first of all I was pregnant and then no longer was, it was hard doing that the first time. Plus positive vibes and all that! X

Yeap, waiting for the 12 week mark xx I think it creates less stress for you aswell. Xx

@Amy hi was you far gone when you had your ectopic I’ve been so worried about this myself my mate also had this around 5 weeks got my first scan Tuesday I’m so worried but just feel bloated all time feel sick and big already lol I’m now worried could be two as my partners dad had twins but with a first partner lol