Was I unreasonable to 'come out' to my 7 yr old

[Newlyout]

Hi all, first post here. I just wanted to ask opinions really. I'm in my late 20 s and after a lot of thought I have decided to come out and let the world know who I really am.
In order to fully accept this and be ready to date I've told my friends and family that I'm gay. I also spoke to my job and my daughters teacher, so that if the playground gossips get hold of it, or if she goes into school saying mummy is a lesbian, then we are covered.
However I had no intention of telling her until I had met a woman I wanted to introduce her to. But after a lot of thought I told her. One, because I want her to hear it from me, not someone else, two because I want her to know I have nothing to hide/ be ashamed of and nor does she. And three because if I don't meet the right person for say 5 years, it's gonna be more of a shock, right?

Well anyway.... She took it really really well, and only asked what colour hair I'd like my girlfriend to have?!

But I don't know if I did the right thing.... What do you all think?

[Newlyout]

How amazing are those t- shirts.... I want one! Not the most subtle way of coming out to the playground gossips, but it would certainly be straight to the point! A wristband like that would be totally awesome.
Fishwife I really hope your nephew isn't upset in later years :(
I had a read through the stonewall research, the acceptance of the children has given me lots of hope. I've always felt personally that a loving family can come in any shale or size, and I truly hope my daughter will be able to say the same as the fantastic children in the report when she is older.

Haha don'tcallmebaby that's fab, I'm glad all confusion is suitably cleared up!

Thanks to everyone for the supportive comments and experiences. It means so much
Xx
Oh and mad mouse I hope you are right, I don't fancy a 5 year wait either so fingers crossed....

[nameuschangeus]

Definitely done the right thing. Do glad that you are now able to be yourself in front of everyone. And I hope you find a partner with the right coloured hair

[Alisvolatpropiis]

No! Of course you weren't being unreasonable! It was definitely the right thing to do OP. Stop worrying :)

[WilsonFrickett]

What a great thread. Fantastic parenting, fantastic support, fantastic stories shared. Really made me today

[Newlyout]

Thanks all :) I agree, what wonderful support. Thanks mumsnetters x

[SamuelWestsMistress]

It's good to be honest. She'll grow up to respect you far more than if you hid it from her. Only idiots have problems with gay!

[FolkGhoul]

It's amazing how accepting children are of pretty much anything we tell them really. Before they've had their pure and tolerant minds polluted by those around them! Honesty is by far the best policy.

My DD is 6. My best friend recently bought a house with her partner. Now I've never said to her that my friend is gay, because I've never announced that a friend isn't gay either. But when we went round for the housewarming she said "Did they buy a house because they are in love with each other? Is X Y's girlfriend?"

When I said "yes" she just got very excited about going round and stopping overnight for girls' nights in!

You are clearly a fantastic mum and your daughter is a credit to you. x