Announcing Pregnancy

[Rachlaidler94]

So I had my 12 week scan on Tuesday and I was dated 12+6. So we decided we would start and tell people, both parents already knew so we told them an update then told siblings on both sides and grandparents and that was it other than our friends who are currently having fertility issues. We decided to tell them in person rather then letting them just see it on Facebook.

After telling all of the above we decided to post our announcement on Facebook as we felt we had told all the family we were happy to and then others can find out through Facebook otherwise the baby would be here by the time we told everyone on both sides.

Everything was going good until I got a text from my Mam saying she had received a bollocking from her sister (my auntie) because we hadn't told her and she had to find out in person. So me personally I don't feel I have done anything wrong as I only see her in a blue moon. My Mam is saying everyone knows before them yet they have commented on the post saying congratulations. So now I'm all upset and just wanting to know your opinions.

 

[cassi]

Some people are so petty!! I didn't tell my aunties/uncles in person, they found out on FB. If you only speak to them rarely why B would you tell them first. I'd just let them realise themselves they're being ridiculous and ignore it Hun. Don't feel bad!!

 

[M1chelle]

I really couldn't give a toss. You tell the people that matter most and then tell everyone else however you want. I've decided against a big announcement and instead have just been telling people as and when I speak to them and sometimes not even then. It's your life, sod the expectations of others, especially when they're not even close to you.

 

[Lolie14]

I agree with above. We didn't do any fb announcement with our daughter and haven't again with this one. Our families know and some friends but I don't personally believe it's anyone's business but ours.

 

[MunchBunch]

I think she is being ridiculous. Its your pregnancy and you tell who you want to in person. Its not up to anyone to decide that they should be one of the chosen few to be told first or in a specific way. People can be so petty. Try to ignore it and enjoy your pregnancy.

 

[Rachlaidler94]

Thanks everyone I ignored it and just letting them all get on with it.