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How to tell DHs best friend ?

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Gloopyhoop · 14/04/2023 20:09

I need some suggestions on how we can do this please. We are going to be announcing our 3rd pregnancy soon and we are both very conscious of how to tell DHs best friend sensitively. The reason being he and his wife have been trying for their first for a year and nothing is happening, to the point they think there could be a problem somewhere. We know he could tell his friend privately & quietly but every way we think of we're not sure if it's the best way.
We have to do this right and as respectfully as possible. I'm just not sure how.

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struggleisreal · 14/04/2023 20:20

Do it by text, not face to face. As someone
who struggled for a long time to conceive, this is definitely the most sensitive way. It will give
them time to compose themselves in private - emotions around this can be really challenging as although I’m sure they’ll be happy for you, they might also feel really sad. Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Gloopyhoop · 14/04/2023 20:45

This is exactly what we were thinking to go via text. Also for the reason these friends are abroad so it was the most logical.
Thank you ☺️

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TheRookie · 14/04/2023 21:04

Just be honest, don't make a big song and dance about it and let them come back to you. As someone on the recieving end of this news when I was absolutely desperate for a baby, and was devastated by my best friends news and the way she told me...

I would write 'hi, just wanted to let you know that Brenda is pregnant, we are so excited. I know this might be hard to hear for you guys but we couldn't not tell you. Speak soon, love John and Brenda

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