Should I bring happiness to a hard and sad day?

[Meanroda]

I'm 24yo and 9 weeks pregnant, the youngest and only girl in my family. I lost my mum 2 years ago and my family aren't the type to talk about it unless it is a past story of something funny that she done. Or they will talk about it if they think I need to but not because they want to, even so I can tell they are awkward about it because they deal with it by their self. They are all so proud of me for continuing my degree and going back to work after losing her and its her birthday on Easter and I was wondering if it is not a good time to tell them I'm pregnant? We never see each other and only get together for meals for special occasions e.g. Holidays or anniversary. I just think it would be nice to bring a bit of light to the day plus I have been having a hard time accepting that I am pregnant without my mum here to help me through it. Do you think this is too selfish?

Every family is different but I think it's a lovely idea. One you phrase it sensitively and respectfully.

Congratulations on your pregnancy , but I am so sorry that your mum isn't here to share to it with you.

Personally I think it's a perfect opportunity to share your news with family.

I would be delighted to hear. Congrats OP :)

Congratulations, this is wonderful news that I’m sure your Mum would be proud if you shared it with family on her birthday.

I think it sounds lovely. It's not like you're announcing it during a speech at someone else's wedding. You'll all be together and it's happy news. I don't see how it could be at all selfish.

Another go for it here. I think it's a really lovely idea, and the fact you're asking on here about whether it's appropriate shows you're considerate so I bet you'll word it just fine.

Congratulations btw!

I think it's a lovely idea too, congrats on your pregnancy and degree, your Mum would be proud

I would be absolutely delighted if either of my daughters chose my late husband's birthday, or the anniversary of his death to give such wonderful news! And I know he would have been, too.

Congratulations, and I also think it'd be a lovely time to share the news. If you're worried at all about how others may view it, you could just choose your words thoughtfully, for example you could say that, were your mum here you'd wish nothing more than to give her the best birthday present she could ever wish for, a grandchild, and what better occasion than to let the rest of the family know on the day that marks her birthday. I think it's lovely.
Please update us if you decide to go ahead and let us know how it goes :-) xxx

Thank you for your lovely replies. I think I'm going to go ahead with it. I will update and let yous know how it goes