Christmas Facebook Announcement?

[Siannybobs]

Or is that cringe?!
I'm 14w4d, we've been telling people face to face since the 12w scan, so we have got round to all close family and there has been a lot of love . Should I do a Facebook post with DH, scan pic and me in front of the tree? I'd like to for sharing the excitement with friends but I do understand it's a cliche.
Ooo I'm in two minds.

Do you think some of your friends will have had losses?

I know I have, I know loss and difficulty is very common. I've lived through my own struggles hence the excitement that I've come this far this time.

No, you could ruin someone’s Christmas Day if they have infertility or mc.
However, enjoy your pregnant Christmas and congratulations!

Given how tough today must be for those who have had loss I wouldn’t As it’s rather insensitive

I think it is lovely happy news on a happy day!

Don’t.

Have you forgotten what it used to be like getting baby bombed?

Congratulations.

Go for it OP! I've had 4 losses (17 weeks pregnant now, thank goodness) but I would never begrudge anyone their happiness, even at my lowest ebb. You could maybe post it tomorrow?

everyone needs to know eventually....perhaps do it for NYE/ NYD.... along the lines of a photo and scan with 'as you can see 2019 is going to be very different for us ... we are thrilled & feel so blessed....we hope all our friends and family have a fabulous year too..... or something similar????
congratulations!

Scan photos are the most upsetting thing. Consider leaving that off your post.

Don’t it could be insensitive to others but also I think a bit tacky!

I'd leave it until after Christmas, there's no urgency to post on Christmas Day and I think would be more sensitive to others you may know who are struggling at this time. I also don't see the need to post the scan image, there's lots of other ways to announce a pregnancy. Personally I've never used Instagram or Facebook for either.

Congratulations on your pregnancy

Go-ahead OP. It's lovely news. I have had losses, including a twin in my current pregnancy and two previous MC, but that doesn't prevent me being happy for my friends good news!

That's what I needed! Is it tacky? Is it cringe?

During my own journey I really kept the strong belief that other couples fertility did not affect mine and I never begrudged anyone else's happier outcomes.

Op, I have my scan photo as my fb cover photo, it's my screen saver on my phone. It's the first pictures of my unborn child, I will show it off as much as I will show off pictures of my born children!

@happytoday73 does everyone need to know eventually though? Surely the people that actually 'need' to know will be close enough to OP that they'll find out via another means. Personally, I have a lot more respect for friends who've kept their pregnancy announcements off social media - it's more dignified. Sorry if that sounds harsh! I also agree with others that - while some might say they'd be ok with it - you could also ruin someone's Christmas. But I realise that's a bit unfair, and that you're excited to share your happy news. So do it in the way that feels right to you.

Personally I find it both tacky and cringey- but then I didn't announce on Facebook because I didn't need random acquaintances being told- my friends all did and the periphery didn't need to. I'd agree doing it for new year though if you're making a theme thing. Only one if you can drink due to the new arrival type of thing.

I don’t see a problem with you doing this - plenty of people post more cringe-worthy stuff on fb. I wouldn’t do it personally as I know I have a couple of friends struggling with fertility. Although I do know that one of them avoids facebook on Christmas so they are no baby bombed!

Do you have random aquintances on your FB OP? That, I have never understood. I know people that have over 1000 'friends' on FB tbaf I think, they can't possibly know and speak to all those people in real life! My own FB consists of certain family and close friends about 60 in total, I dont add just anyone. Maybe that is the difference here. 🤔

I have to disagree with everyone saying its tacky and cringe. Any day of the year could set of a friend or family member who has had loses. This is your baby!! You do as you see fit to announce and don't listen to everyone else

I'd do it NY day

Christmas is a really hard day anyway, zoflo. It’s worse than any other random day.

I’ve had two separate pregnancy announcements on my news feed today. Nothing but happiness for them. However I haven’t suffered from infertility so maybe ignore my advice.

I would. Congratulations x

@CollyWombles
About 100, nobody I don't see through the year

This is a minefield, I was only asking for a barometer of cringe

@purple I understand that. But I don't get why she cant share her happiness? but people saying its insensitive is uncalled for.