When did you share your pregnancy news?

[MadCatsAndKittens]

I've got a couple of friends who have recently shared their pregnancy news at about 1-2 weeks pregnant. It's exciting but it makes me feel a bit anxious for them. I know everyone's different but having been through two traumatic pregnancies and births with all sorts of problems, I was very cautious about telling people. But that aside, surely it's best to wait until an initial scan first before telling people?

With my first 3 kids we told people at 14 ish weeks- a few people close to us knew a little earlier. This pregnancy is more high risk so we haven’t told anyone yet and I’m nearly 20weeks. It feels like we’re jinxing it if we get excited and other people do but I realise this is just my anxiety talking, just can’t bring myself to accept things could work out ok x

I am currently 6+2 and our close family were pretty much told from the get go 🥰 I think it will be more real when we have our private scan on the 14th xxx

I had to tell work pretty much straight away as I work with chemotherapy and radiation. I didn’t tell any family till after my 12 week scan. I’ve struggled telling people at work to the point I’m 22 weeks now and still only told a handful though I’m sure it’s quite obvious

@MadCatsAndKittens

I have only told two friends and work. Health professionals I have had to tell.
My Partner told his brothers but he strictly told them don't say nothing.

My first pregnancy ended badly and now this one had bad cramp on right side. So for me glad no one really knows. Still feel sore on that right side.

So I am glad I haven't told my family or any more friends.
Until I have private scan and everything okay still wait for 12 weeks. I am still thinking will keep pregnancy still very quiet.
I just too anxious.

Are we actually judging a woman on this?
Does it actually matter when someone chooses to share their pregnancy news?

Everything from excitement, nervousness, past experiences can all have an impact on someone’s choice and it’s 100 percent a personal choice and there actually doesn’t need to be a reason. I have told my family and close friends. I’ve experienced much loss and I can assure you doing that alone is much harder. I have my team of supporters who are excited to be on this journey with me. Just a shame as a friend you aren’t on hers.

It depends on how open you are.

Early news was shared with parents only...after 12 weeks a few select special people were told and after the 20 week scan it was announced to our wider circle (it could be hidden that long due to lockdowns)