Telling parents you're pregnant during covid

[ams92]

Hey everyone

Just wanted to know how people are telling their parents their happy news during covid. Mine are a bit anxious and will meet outside at a push so we are thinking of telling them tomorrow outside (not ideal in the garden but it is a sign of the times).

Just wondering what anyone has said to parents! Mine are anxious as i said and would probably worry about me not getting the vaccine so that is an added worry for me and my husband!

Any advice appreciated thanks!

Why would they worry about you not getting a jab? A jab that doesn’t even stop you getting Covid?

We can’t go around being scared for the rest of our lives, if your parents don’t want to see you then tell them over the phone.

We just face timed my mum and had my kids tell her.

You be able to get the vaccine after the baby is born anyway so you'll only be putting it off, not turning it down forever. Maybe try to reassure them that you'll be extra careful and we had to have lateral flow tests at our scan appointment and will probably have to have one when in labour (current practice at my local hospital) so they try to keep on top of it at my local hospital anyway, yours may be the same?

@Analysethat a vaccination which stops you from getting severely ill with covid? And that data is showing does reduce transmission of covid? Spread accurate information about the vaccine please!

OP - there are increasing numbers of women having the vaccination when pregnant and best to talk to your own healthcare team about it. Good luck with your pregnancy

My husband facetimed my mum on the portal while I was putting my notes away after my dating scan. He got the kids to tell her, then we called back later to talk to mum and dad together.
He got so excited and told loads of people, I waited until after a 2nd scan to tell people outside if family.
We've seen my parents in person recently as they looked after our 5 kids while we had a private scan for baby. They've both had their 1st vaccine so not stressing as much about the "covid fear" now. I'm not worried about not being vaccinated myself.

Why would they worry about you not getting a jab? A jab that doesn’t even stop you getting Covid?

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......sorry you got such a snarky first comment OP, some people just can't help themselves.
I've been thinking about this too, I'm still a few weeks away from telling them but I think we'll do it outside the house. It doesn't feel quite the same but I know they'll be delighted regardless, especially my mum!

Re telling family, I just sent a group text tbh as we are abroad but when I've told them other times in person it's just been a casual chat so the garden sounds fine IMO.

Re the vaccine, I am 37 weeks and hoping baby stays put a bit longer so I can get the first dose of vaccine before they arrive.

We did a zoom call with both sets of parents at the same time, we sent identical cards to them for them to open during the call with a scan photo inside. It was really lovely.

In terms of the vaccine speak to your GP but if you don't get it just keep up the social distancing and be sensible

I sent them a message on WhatsApp, we don't have a good relationship. Honestly, it doesn't need to be this big thing, just tell them.

We told our family via WhatsApp as soon as we found out. My sister filmed my niece and nephews reactions when they read it and it was so lovely to watch and love that I will have those videos forever. So as people say above it isnt terrible to tell people by phone or on zoom, then you can record it too 😊 Just the times just now. And fyi, like you I have chosen to not get the vaccine until after my baby is born. But realistically, I may not be offered it until much before anyway. Good luck with everything xx

Thanks everyone for your comments! It has helped! xxx