I am only 5 weeks pregnant and will not see my family in person until the Christmas holidays. I will be 4 months at that time. Is that too long to wait to surprise them in person? Or is it a better idea to tell them a lot sooner? I'm just wondering if they might feel left out if all of our friends know except them. Suggestions?
2006-10-02 06:23:52 · 9 answers · asked by eask 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
These are great suggestions!! I am close to my family. I did not tell them I was ttc because I didnt want them to be disappointed every month so this is going to be a very happy time for all of them!
2006-10-02 06:50:11 · update #1
Tell them sooner rather than later. You will find that over the next few months you will share a wonderful time of your life...Even if it's over the phone. Then at Christmas all of you will marvel about how much you have changed and that your starting to show. This way you can email them pictures and get the love only a family can provide. Congratulations!!!
2006-10-02 06:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by l8bucko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are very close with your family they may not be happy if you wait, even though your intention is to "surprise" them. You could just get a copy of an in office ultra-sound ( some Dr.s do a vaginal ultrasound early on to be sure it's not tubal) Send it to them in a card saying something cute like "wanted to say hi" and sign it "TBA (the due date)". If you want your pregnancy to be a pleasant surprise, they'll enjoy this way of announcing.
If you are not very close and don't want to deal with all of the garbage questions you might get, then don't tell them. I haven't told my family I an TTC because I don't want to hear the junk like, " You are crazy to have another one, you're 35 - you don't need another child", or my favorite; " you can't afford the two you have, how do you think you are going to take care of another?"
It's all baggage I don't need. So, I haven't told them and won't tell when I do conceive. If I see them at Xmas, I'll fill them in.
The bottom line here is do you want to tell them?
Good luck and congratulations!
2006-10-02 13:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that would be a great Christmas present for your family. wait until Christmas. most women don't really know for sure until they are a bit later (2-3 months) that they are pregnant. it would be great to give each a Christmas card with your ultrasound on the front. and on the inside tell them your due date and your pregnant. i think they will be surprised and they will love it.
i would love to get something like for christmas. hope this helps you out.
2006-10-02 13:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by deener1977 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I think your family will be disappointed if you don't share the news earlier. By 4 months, they will have missed a lot of your pregnancy. Maybe you could make a special weekend trip soon and tell them. Thanksgiving or earlier?
2006-10-02 13:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by hello 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a nice surprise to show up with a bow on your belly?? Amybe you should wait and amke sure everything is good, or tell selected few, it is great news to share and an exciting time
2006-10-02 13:33:54 · answer #5 · answered by ponyup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may find out. People talk to each other. Just make sure they hear it from you first and not from someone else. I think you should tell your family before friends.
2006-10-02 13:32:57 · answer #6 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if they enjoy surprises. I think it would be cool to surprise them during the holidays.
2006-10-02 13:28:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jen n CraigB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either way your family are obviously going to find out and i think they might be slightly pisd if you dont tell them soon .good luck with that
2006-10-02 13:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by craig_mcphillips 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get that off ur chest......you can even share the progress with ur family......plus u might even get awsome goodies for the new baby....
2006-10-02 13:26:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋