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Sensitively telling friend I'm pregnant

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Babysharkdododont · 25/02/2019 07:45

I have a dear old friend, she married a nice chap, they each have a child from previous relationships (both had been had very young). When they met they TTC unsuccessfully and we're eligible for 1 round of IVF under the old legislation. The IVF resulted in a beautiful dc, great.
I had my fittest dc at same time.
They (mostly my female friend) want another dc but can't afford IVF, it's not practical etc....or so they say, I know she's desperately hankering after another child.

I'm now pg with dc2 and just don't know how to tell her. Do I breezing bring it up as I have with other friends, or do I handle it differently? Sorry if this seems like a huge non issue but I'm desperate not to hurt her feelings
Thanks for reading my essay!

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Nnnnnineteen · 25/02/2019 07:48

I thought you were going to say she has none, not 3! I think you are being v considerate, but I wouldn't over think it too much, if she's your friend she will be pleased for you.

PurpleDaisies · 25/02/2019 07:51

Send her a text or an email. Being told face to face is awful. Definitely don’t send scan pictures. That’s how people struggling with infertility mostly want to be told, even if it seems impersonal.

You sound like a lovely, considerate friend.

WineGummyBear · 25/02/2019 07:53

I've been on the receiving end of this (recurrent miscarriage). I agree with pp, send her a text/email so she has the chance to deal with her emotions privately.

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UnicornRainbowsRain · 25/02/2019 07:54

Text her! When she would be at home.

Babysharkdododont · 25/02/2019 08:11

Thank you all so much, I'll definitely send the text one evening when she's at home, thanks again.

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