When did you announce pregnancy?

[Mum2B2first]

Hi here,

I am just trying to get an idea of when people announced there pregnancy to the world.

I'm dying to tell people but it is early. 6 weeks (we think) but I don't think I can wait another 6.

I am a terrible liar, and people have been asking everyone already (as I gave up drink/smoking/missed a few birthdays etc etc..)

Just wanted a general consensus on when you did it.

I'm 28 and my friends etc no me so very well, that I feel like I am cheating them!?!

Thanks
Xx

[SueV14]

Thank you Ragwort, I think I will have some councelling to calm down my brain and to switch off the chatting voice in my head. I know I'm obsessing about smth which won't necessarily be as bad I am dreading.

[weeblueberry]

First time round I told my mum and dad as soon as I did the test. Mainly because I was in A&E with DP (unrelated ) and she saw me be very anxious. She thought something was badly wrong with him so I felt as though I had to tell her.

Boss was told at 8 weeks because I was going on a long flight to SF and needed to tell her in case anything happened while I was away.

Everyone else was told at 12 weeks.

This time my mum knew before my DP (does that look like a second line to you?? ) and dad shortly afterwards. Close friends found out a little sooner because my attitude had changed to 'these are the people I'd tell if something bad happened anyway' so they found out. Work was about 12 weeks along with everyone else and I was totally bricking telling my boss as we'd not long lost a member of staff and I knew things would be difficult while I was off. She was gutted but happy for me.

There's no right or wrong in it though. I might not make a Facebook announcement before you've had a scan but, again, that's because I can't imagine how I'd feel having to do a 'mass' untelling.

[lmb21010]

Hubby and my parents found out when I did! I was in hospital. Was about 3 weeks. Gradually people at work from then, (told wrong ppl so spread like wildfire!) Told dd and rest of family at 11 weeks (Xmas eve) best friend last week (13 weeks) . I will announce properly when I've had my 20 week scan.
With Dr I announced to all at 12 weeks but I hated the "you must be nearly there" and the "your growing fast" and things like that.

[lmb21010]

Dr knew earlier! Lol. Meant dd!

[Tranquilitybaby]

We told my parents straight away, our children at 6 weeks and close friends and family only at 12 weeks. Now at 17+2 we still haven't made a formal announcement on facebook or anything like that, can't think of any worse.

The people that we want to know, know.

[sebsmummy1]

I agree Tranq. The thought of doing an announcement on Facebook only to have to undo it later is horrifying to me. When baby is born I will happily post on Facebook then.

[Mum2B2first]

Yeah, see this is what I'm concerned about is MCDONALD and then having told people.

My other problem.is trying to hide HORRENDOUS morning sickness, well "morning" being morning, afternoon, night whenever it feels like popping up to say hi!?! And I look terrible too ha ha.

My OH says to say it's a virus but I hate to lie and don't want people being concerned for me etc. As it's nothing to be concerned about. (I'm eating well/keeping well hydrated etc) so I'd feel bad fibbing!

It really is quite a stress. And it's only the beginning.

Will defo be waiting for first scan I think. As the worry of missed MC/No heartbeat is making me want to wait. Xx