Scared of telling in laws

[MrsPedigru]

I’m 23 and six weeks pregnant and have been really ill with this pregnancy so far. My in laws do a lot of child care for us as we both work so I’ve been making up excuses as to why I’ve been so ill. My husband thinks it’s a good idea to tell them relatively soon so they don’t keep questioning what’s wrong with me. I never told them about dd my husband done that on his own and their reaction wasn’t great last time. I have been hinting that I want another baby soon but I’m worried about their reaction this time.

As they currently help you a lot they might not be thrilled if the news means they’ll be needed even more. Is that what you’re worried about? It’s up to you when you tell and I hope you’re feeling better soon. Is he going to tell them by himself again?

Happily telling them with my husband. I have anxiety so I think I might just be overthinking things

Did you have this baby with the expectation that they would also help with childcare with this one while you worked? If so, I can see why they would be unhappy

Why are you worried about their reaction. Have they said /done something to suggest they would be unhappy?

Do you live with them?

Why weren't they happy the first time? They might be ok this time now they've experienced your first child. Make sure they know you have a plan for child care if they don't want to do it.

You could say I'm pregnant but don't worry I've found a local nursery that can take one or both.

There was no need to panic! They apparently knew and thought I was further along than I am, don’t know whether to be insulted or not. 😂

No intention of needing them to help with childcare and no we don’t live with them. We live in our own place