Baby Annoucement

[excitedmama2be]

is anyone else thinking of not announcing to friends / family / grandparents until theyve had the baby and are back home 1-2 days post birth??

We didn't do this but I think it's a great idea. Both times I've felt so rushed and harassed the second I've told my parents. They have been itching to tell others and pushing me to hurry up and chose a name, hurry up and announce so they can tell the people they want etc etc, it's just completely taken over the first 24 hours and made it stressful.
Also the comments about birth come rushing in at a time when you're just still trying to process what's happened yourself. It's all too much. I think it's a great idea to keep it all to yourself

Yea i get what you mean , i just didnt want to think i was the odd one out lol.
atm im opting for water birth but have been advised may need c section due to reduced hip movement in my right side.

with it being my first , i just wanted it to be me and the hubby at hospital - our little bubble , getting over whatever way the birth is , geting used to a newborn as well as getting the hang of BF too. I did put out the feelers out to the grandparents that we wouldnt want any visitors once home for at least 3-4 days as wanna settle into a routine first, getting the dog used to a newborn too before even thinking of facing any visitors lol - i got a scowl face reaction to that one

I don't want anyone other than my husband at hospital with me and if our parents don't like that it really is tough luck. I haven't raised it in conversation yet, but I will.

People need to realise it's not their God given right to rock up uninvited. Especially when I'm probably going wbe feeling and looking horrendous 😂.

I'm with you OP. Ignore the scowling faces.

It’s entirely up to you so don’t feel pressured into telling anyone until you feel ready. Only my husband was at the hospital, my parents and in laws came to visit a couple of days after we were home and then we slowly introduced our baby to our siblings over the course of a month. Everyone was very understanding and said they would go at our speed!

I didn't tell anyone until I got home 2 days after giving birth, including family. Have no intention of doing any different this time around. To the point some people won't even know I'm pregnant because I don't need the stress of contact 24/7 until I give birth. Had 1 friend video call me every day until even he realised it was far too invasive.

It's entirely up to you and your circumstances. I'm pregnant with my 1st and have a very close family on both sides, my mum will be at the birth with DH of course. I imagine there will be a welcoming party at the hospital but I really don't mind. Obviously the wider circle of friends/relatives will be kept at bay for a while but I think it's lovely that family/close friends are so invested and want to be meet the new arrival.

That was my plan, both times, and then when it was all over I felt so much better and in control that I changed my mind. Do whatever works for you.