Feel like just telling everyone

[LondonAfterMidnight]

I'm 8 weeks and have had a private scan. Last time I was pregnant we didn't say anything on social media until 12 weeks. But honestly I'm struggling so much this time with sickness, isolation and exhaustion and at this time am using social media (well, Facebook) as a general support network that I feel like just announcing it already. I'm finding it such a lonely experience and telling people or not doesn't change the outcome anyway, if I have a miscarriage or something goes wrong it wouldn't have been any different telling people or not.

Has anyone else made it public this early? Does anyone else just feel really lonely right now?

Tell who you like. I told people whenever I saw them or it came up in conversation whenever that was. First time round that meant I had to tell a few people I had miscarried and I was glad of the support. Did exactly the same thing the next two times which were successful.

I don't know anyone in my immediate family or circle who has experienced a miscarriage
When I started telling people I'd miscarried about 6 or 7 of my friends told me their own stories. Some said they were relieved that I did so they felt they were able to do the same. There is definitely an element of shame to it still that absolutely should be brought in to the open. Doesn't mean it is incumbent on you to tell anyone, it is your choice but nobody should ever feel they need permission to do so