How long before you told?

[emembeth]

Hi, first time on here We got out BFP this week which came sooner than expected as was the 1st month we were trying! But very happy! Anyway can't wait to tell my family and nearly let it slip with a friend we saw tonight, but as I think I am only just over 6 weeks pregnant we will definitely wait a while to tell friends, but not sure when to tell our family? Just wondering how long others are waiting / waited before you tell your (a) family and (b) friends. Thanks

 

[Karly1824]

i am nearly 6wks but i told family straight away and a very close friend but i wont tell anyone else till afetr scan xxx

 

[Emmylou]

I think its really your decision......if you choose to tell family than thats one thing as you would want them to know if anything happened anyway as support

We chose to tell friends & family when I was 8 weeks, still a little early, but I didn't really know how to explain to people why I wasn't drinking at my birthday party as the antibiotics things wasn't gonna wash....so we just made the decision to tell. But even then, I felt it was a bit early to tell friends - I had wanted to get the first scan out of the way. It would be nice to tell them, and then be able to show off your scan pic at the same time.

Congrats on your BFP & welcome to the forum

 

[Keely]

I always tell everyone as soon as i know cos i cant keep a secret!!

xxxx

 

[pigletpoo]

I told my close friends and close family straight away.
The way I see it, you only dont tell people incase something bad happens. And if the worse does happen, I would want the support of my close friends and family anyway.

Hope this helps and congratulations!!

Piglet xx

 

[emembeth]

Thanks for all your replies and advice and congrats and good luck to you all too! Think we will prob tell family pretty soon, but leave it longer for friends

 

[kimmumof2]

i told family and close friends straight away. (which was a good job cus my belly now gives the game away!!) i have had a previous misarriage and found it easier to tell the people that knew i was pregnant already, then you dont have to explain why you felt you didnt need to tll them. i have also told work in case anything happens, or need a day off etc. i dont believe in tempting fate etc, if its goin to happen it will. everyone is different tho, tell people when you and your partner are ready, its your pregnancy and your decision hun. xxxxxxxxx

 

[FeeFee]

I'm the same as piglett, i told close friends and family when i found out, (nearly 6 weeks) because if anything bad did happen i would want the support off of them,

Congrats on your BFP

 

[flower]

I told my family right away, and now im thinking of telling my friends... its just a little difficult when people keep asking why i dont want a drink and why am i still not feeling well etc.... i think it would just be easier to tell them! i think its important that the people who you are closest to know whats going on and there to help and support you.

And congratulations on your Bfp!

 

[smurf]

We told everyone immediately. The main reason was because we can't keep our mouths shut but really we found out the day before we travelled to Ireland for the weekend to see my family and what better timing it was so nice to be able to tell them face to face rather than with a telephone call. The following week was Christmas and we told DH's family on Christmas day and our friends as we saw them over the holiday it was wonderful. Best of luck there's no right and wrong time to tell family and friends.[/img]

 

[Nic'n'Keeley]

everyone knew by the time i was 9 weeks gone i can't keep a secret

 

[Julie33]

We haven't told our parents yet. Told my sister right away and couple of close friends around 6 weeks.

I'm nearly 10 weeks and planning to tell mum and dad on Tuesday night -quite nervous.

 

[weenik]

I've just told my best mate, my parents and brothers & sisters just now, going to wait until my 12 week scan before I tell everyone else. It's a real challenge for me though, cause I usually can't keep my mouth shut!

 

[madam bully]

I always tell everyone as soon as i know cos i cant keep a secret!!

xxxx

Me too

 

[missexpecting]

I am 11 weeks and the only people who know are my boss and OH best friend. I couldnt cope with everyone fussing round me till i know everything is ok with the baby.

I go for my scan on thursday, so we have waited till then to tell everyone else. That way I can show them the picture!

You have to do whats best for you.

 

[Vickyleigh]

I told my family as soon as I found out. In fact I still had the test in my hand when I told them. I told friends when I saw them. We didn't want to keep it a secret.

 

[nathanmum]

i never told anyone until i had my scan at 14 weeks 2 days (i told OH when i found out at 4 weeks) it was sooooo hard especially as my bestest friend rung up and announced she was pregnant and due 2 days before me!! i was soo worried that something would go wrong.

 

[nikkif]

we told close family and a few close friends early on, but are waiting for the scan to make it common knowledge!!

 

[Riley's Mommy]

i told my family at 7.5 weeks after my dating scan. and everyone else are finding out as and when from 12weeks

 

[sarah113]

i told my mum streight away when i found out with my other children, but this time cos she said she would leave the country if i had any more babys i didnt tell her till i was 13 weeks (i think she was only joking) but i told my oh as soon as got my positive, my mum was a little upset that i didnt tell her till then as we have always been quite close