Hi everyone...I need some advice.
Just this week, my husband and I found out that we are expecting baby number 1! I am just shy of 4 weeks pregnant so VERY early days and have my first doctors appointment next week.
Here's the thing... we still live with my husbands family (cultural expectation!). My husband works away during the week so I actually went to visit him and stayed with him for a few days so we have had a few days to let it sink in just us two.
I am a firm believer in not telling anybody until at least the 12 week mark. However, as I am living with my in laws (mother in law, father in law and younger sister in law) it's going to be so hard to keep quiet. On top of this, we are all going on holiday together next week! So I won't be drinking.
My gut feeling is to tell my mother in law (she is very supportive and we get on so well) as she is not stupid and will more than likely see the signs herself soon. Especially if I'm not enjoying cocktails with her on hols. If I tell my mother in law, I also want to tell my Mum the news too so that both mums are aware!! But I know it's super early. My husband and I also have two sisters each and I am wondering what I should do and who out of everybody should know at this point.
What would others do in this position? I am aware that this is a very individual decision and one that my husband and I ultimately will have to agree on together but I'm just interested in hearing what others would do if they were me!
Thank you in advance.
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S082018 · 07/06/2019 08:53
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