5 weeks, can I get excited?

[Maia]

I’m 5 weeks pregnant, I want to get excited and tell some people. I’ve told my boyfriend and a colleague, but I haven’t told anyone else, what would people recommend?

 

[C.hall.pcos]

The choice is entirely yours. If you and your partner both agree that you want to tell people now then tell but if not then hold off. I personally wouldn’t be telling anyone until 12 weeks, my partner is dead against anyone finding out. Obviously the chances of miscarrying at this early stage are high and they lower from week to week, maybe just hold off for a few weeks? Are you thinking of having any early scans? Maybe you could tell people when you’ve had that.

 

[dee_BD_xox]

Like the above post said I would wait to have early scans, and even then I would personally wait 12 weeks or past just because I happen to have had a lot of friends and acquaintances who had troubles. I almost told people about my current pregnancy which may not be working out at this point, but I am glad I held off as I am already running into trouble at 6 weeks (not to scare you, I’m sure you are fine). If you do an early scan and don’t have bleeding or anything past 6 weeks, that would probably make me feel more secure but totally up to you. I had a friend recently told everyone when very early, probably around 5 weeks, and had a celebratory dinner, then sadly miscarried. She did not mind at all that she had told everyone as she got a lot of support follow then and still receives a lot of concern and support for how she’s doing. I personally wouldn’t want that but she liked it! That said, I’m sure you will be fine!!! Whatever will make you feel less stressed and best is what you should do, so that you feel happy and relaxed going forward.

 

[Paige Evans]

I’m 5 weeks pregnant, I want to get excited and tell some people. I’ve told my boyfriend and a colleague, but I haven’t told anyone else, what would people recommend?

Hi Maia! Congratulations on your pregnancy! the urge at sharing your joy is perfectly natural. In my case, it was a scary journey and I am but ecstatic that I'm pregnant! I told everyone right away! Go ahead and discuss it with your boyfriend, what does he think?

 

[Everdreamer]

I told my parents the day after I tested & work knew from 6 weeks due to problems. My 2 best friends also knew.

I'm 24 weeks now & still feel like I can't let myself get excited.

It'll be hard to lose baby no matter what stage you are & who knows. It's entirely up to you.

 

[kiyaa]

I'm 6W2D and my boyfriend is the only one who knows. I'm waiting until my first scan and hear a heartbeat to tell family then close friends.

 

[Jetina]

For me personally, I told my family, simply because if anything did happen then I wouldn't be alone and would have plenty of support around me. This is mostly because my previous pregnancy ended with a stillbirth though.

 

[Aprilxxx]

It’s a personal choice.
For me personally I told mine and my boyfriends parents as we had suffered 2 MC previously and knew we needed some support. We told the rest of our families around 10 weeks and the world after our 12 week scan.

I’d hold off doing announcements for now but family is different.

 

[MumBe]

That choice is totally up to you and your boyfriend. I'm 7-8 weeks and I told a few people. We got a sonogram done two days ago because I had to go to the hospital due to bleeding (nothing was wrong they said it is normal) and I can't contain my excitement! I want to tell more family and friends. I got pictures of the sonogram and the baby is completely fine! But again, totally up to you and your partner.

 

[Jellybean86]

I’m 5 weeks pregnant, I want to get excited and tell some people. I’ve told my boyfriend and a colleague, but I haven’t told anyone else, what would people recommend?

I had a mc at 6 weeks and I did tell a lot of people about that due to being really upset and in a lot of pain but then when I got pregnant soon after I told pretty much everyone straight away. For me, everyone i know would be massively supportive and i prefer talking things through with others so if I miscarried that would help me more than not telling people.

Strange cos my first pregnancy I would never have told anyone except my husband and our parents and siblings until 12 week scan but after that it changed my view on it

 

[Jellybean86]

I’m 5 weeks pregnant, I want to get excited and tell some people. I’ve told my boyfriend and a colleague, but I haven’t told anyone else, what would people recommend?

Also, I was super excited when I got pregnant first time round. But I put a missive guard up the second time. Having a miscarriage ruined my next pregnancy experience in a way as I was constantly anxious. Had a straightforward pregnancy in the end with a complicated labour... but I will not go into details! :-D

 

[Rach2402]

I'm 6W2D and my boyfriend is the only one who knows. I'm waiting until my first scan and hear a heartbeat to tell family then close friends.

I'm doing the same thing....my partner is the only person who knows at the moment...I know i need to bring it up at work at some point soon but I'm still in that initial bubble