Telling people

[Cherim90]

Ended up having to tell my mum and my two sisters which i wanted to wait for because my mum has a big gob 🤦‍♀️ which I was right about because within 12 hours she's told my 3 younger brothers who I'd have wanted to tell myself tbh as they're all older not kids anymore, her partner and her partners mum?? I understand her partner but his mum? Why?? and she's also told another TA at school which means my daughter could find out if they are the type to let it slip 😫 I know it sounds stupid, but just never feel like I can tell my mum a thing without her feeling like it's her secret and to tell other people. Probably being stupid but my partner lost a child after 12 weeks with his ex so we were trying to be cautious for his peace of mind. Sorry needed to rant a little 😂🤦‍♀️

Well why did you tell your mum. If you knew she would blab

I agree, u shouldn't of told your mum
How far along are you?

I'd be having strong words with your mom and making sure nobody else finds out! This is your news to tell, not hers.

How insensitive/selfish!

Sounds like my mom...

@Hollowvictory because the family kept trying to book people's birthday weekends away drinking and lots of other things I can't do whilst pregnant, new fitness classes etc and I was running out of excuses 😫 my mums birthday is coming up and every year we book somewhere to go out on the piss, honestly I tried every excuse going

@HK20 I agree very selfish, but unfortunately she's always been like it, if I'm having relationship problems and ever confide in her ya know cause she's my mum (my dad isn't around), my sisters her work colleague etc would know the full story 🤦‍♀️

@Bigonesmallone3 I'm only 6 weeks, I only told her because felt like my excuses were running out and people even started jokingly asking if I'm pregnant which thankfully to my friends I've managed to lie!

@Parent19876 sorry to hear your mums like it too, it's frustrating because I want to have a trust between me and my mum, should be able to tell her anything and know it goes no further

@Cherim90 I completely understand - we all have family we adore but can't help get frustrated with 🙈 just remind her that this is a special time for you but you'd be grateful if she could keep quiet until you're ready to announce it (yourself!) and that it's a sensitive time for DP.
Good luck! X

@HK20 thank you for replying, I'll see her later and speak to her see if I can make her see the logic of it :)

@Cherim90
Honestly, it's one of the reasons I'm terrified to have a girl haha.
I just feel as if the dynamics of a boy would be so much easier.
Don't get me wrong, either one I will be overjoyed with, but....

Ah that's so annoying for you! I can imagine that's really frustrating and tbh it's done now so there's not much you can do! Try not to let it ruin your excitement and perhaps ask her to not tell anyone else (if that will even work!!)