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AIBU To tell you all a big secret

46 replies

Needtotellsomeonetoday · 17/03/2026 16:09

Changed username for this to be absolutely sure it cannot be linked to any identifying detail.
My son and DIL told me this morning that she is 5 weeks pregnant. It’s their first baby and my first grandchild. They’ve been trying for a while and my DIL had confided in me last month that she was starting to get really stressed about it.
I’m so thrilled for them but under strict orders not to tell anyone as it’s so early.
Can I share my excitement and hope for them here?

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Dollymylove · 17/03/2026 18:07

Woohoooo 🥰😍😛 grandparenthood is the best!!!!

Lifeomars · 17/03/2026 18:17

lovely happy hopeful news X

Thedogscollar · 17/03/2026 18:17

Lovely news Congratulahtions to all.
Being a Grandma is the best.

ThatInbetweenBigCoatAndJacketWeather · 17/03/2026 18:20

CallingOnTheMegaphone · 17/03/2026 17:51

LOL at being under strict instructions not to tell so you go and inform the whole internet. I would be so pissed off if my mum or MIL did this.

Oh give over. It’s not like we all know now who the OP is in real life!

66babe · 17/03/2026 18:21

Woooohooo congratulations 🥂

Teacakeswithmeltedbutter · 17/03/2026 18:21

This has put a smile on my face.

Congratulations to you and them, may her pregnancy go smoothly with mum and baby both keeping healthy and well x

KimuraTan · 17/03/2026 18:22

Congratulations!! You must be bursting with excitement 💐❤️

Nugg · 17/03/2026 18:24

Oh my goodness, I’m so excited for you all and I’m really really hoping this is me soon. My daughter isn’t sure if she can have children as her endometriosis is so bad and she’s awaiting her third major surgery but I have everything crossed for them.
congratulations!!!

365RubyRed · 17/03/2026 18:33

My DS and his wife are expecting a baby, she is now 14 weeks. But they told me when she was 7 weeks, and I wasn't allowed to tell ANYONE. This is also a first grandchild and I am really happy and excited for them, even more so now that the 12 weeks scan has been done and the news is out everywhere.
Congratulations OP. My daughter in law sent me a photo frame with the scan picture in it, and it says 'only the best parents get promoted to grandparents' and I love it.

Soooo1 · 17/03/2026 18:36

CallingOnTheMegaphone · 17/03/2026 17:51

LOL at being under strict instructions not to tell so you go and inform the whole internet. I would be so pissed off if my mum or MIL did this.

Don't be so bloody stupid. Always one willing to piss on your chips.

Congratulations OP how wonderful, wishing her a safe smooth pregnancy!

BabyBaby748392 · 17/03/2026 18:39

Congratulations!!! You must be bursting with joy.

I can't wait to be a grandma. It's the best!

If you are thinking about gifts, I absolutely loved getting a voucher for a prenatal massage in my 3rd trimester. They're very gentle and soothe a lot of aches and pains.

UDontaskUDontget · 17/03/2026 18:47

Aw thats such lovely news for you!! You must be bursting to yell it out to everyone! Hope all goes well for her xx

Needtotellsomeonetoday · 17/03/2026 18:56

Nugg · 17/03/2026 18:24

Oh my goodness, I’m so excited for you all and I’m really really hoping this is me soon. My daughter isn’t sure if she can have children as her endometriosis is so bad and she’s awaiting her third major surgery but I have everything crossed for them.
congratulations!!!

Aw @Nugg I really hope it is too. When they told me recently that they had been trying and were getting worried I was so nervous for them, I can only imagine how it is for you and your daughter 🥰🥰. fingers crossed for her 🤞🙏.
Thanks again everyone. It’s so lovely to feel people’s excitement for a completely anonymous stranger.

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Captivatingcapybara · 17/03/2026 19:03

Such lovely news, congratulations to them (and you!)

RtHonLadyMuck · 18/03/2026 21:46

So exciting. I imagine you can hardly contain yourself! Huge congratulations 💐

babbi · 18/03/2026 21:51

Congratulations 👶🏻 very exciting news !
so pleased for you …

UltraAlox5 · 18/03/2026 22:27

Ahhh lovely news OP! 🥰
whoever voted YABU!?

saminamama · 18/03/2026 22:30

Congratulations

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 18/03/2026 22:31

👏👏👏👏

ChaToilLeam · 18/03/2026 22:33

Congratulations! 🥳 Don't worry, we won't tell a soul. Wishing your DIL a happy, easy and problem free pregnancy ♥️

Needtotellsomeonetoday · 18/03/2026 22:33

Thanks again everyone. I can barely contain myself!
I haven’t stopped smiling 😊.

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