My husband and I wanted to announce my pregnancy at the next family get together, but I will only be 4 weeks then.
Should we wait in case I miscarry or just tell everyone anyways?
I have never been pregnant before and would feel awful if I miscarried and had to tell our families.
2006-11-29 08:23:06 · 25 answers · asked by PrettyWifey 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
that is entirely up to you. If you want to tell your family than go ahead, it is such an exciting thing and hard to keep to yourself. Are you sure you are only going to be 4 weeks? If you are pregnant right now, and your last menstrual cycle was in October, than you are probably 4 maybe 5 weeks right now.
2006-11-29 08:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Shayna B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 children. For our first I waited 3 months to make sure that everything was alright before making the announcements. For the 2nd I told everyone within 8 weeks and for the 3rd I told everyone within 4 weeks. I have never had any problems getting pregnant, problems during pregnancy ie. bleeding. Although it something could happen anytime after conceiving I felt comfortable especially having 1 full term baby. You have to see what you feel comfortable doing. It would be devasting regardless of when you lose a pregnancy and if you were to tell a few close family members and something did happen then you would have much needed support. It is an exciting time and you and your partner need to do it when you are ready to make the announcement.
Eat well and stay healthy!
Best of luck!!!
2006-11-29 08:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by jen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to be on the safe side I'd wait just a while longer. I too told my family I was pregnant at 5 weeks and later had a miscarriage at 8 weeks. So I then had to go through the heartbreak of dealing with that and telling my family the sad news. Don't let that discourage you though. Everything could be smooth sailing with your pregnancy. I'm happy to say I am now 10 weeks pregnant again and have shared the good news with my family once more, so hopefully all will end well. Good luck with everything and I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy :)
2006-11-29 08:32:32 · answer #3 · answered by kell01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a personal question that really only you and your husband can make. Some women wait, they think it best to wait until after 12 weeks because your risk for miscarriage drops a HUGE amount. Some women shout it from the roof as soon as they see the positive HPT. In our case, we started out small and then expanded. We told our parents right away, then moved to other close friends and family in a few weeks and then our coworkers and everyone. Everyone still knew by 12 weeks, but it was like 10 weeks when we opened up to everyone. If we would have had a family gathering during that time, I figure we would have told everyone right away. Also, waiting until doctor confirmation and your due dates and everything is usually good too. My doctor got me in right away for our confirmation and first OB appt, so it worked out for us. But I did tell my mom I was pregnant once, and it was a faulty test....so it's a good idea anyways. Good Luck!
2006-11-29 08:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is entirely up to you. But you should really wait you could have a healthy pregnancy but there are always possibilities of a miscarriage. I had to two healthy pregnancy's and then with ,my 3rd time around i announced as soon as I found out and I was pregnant. And that was the baby I lost and not only was I devastated but I still haven't stop hearing about the one I lost. And I got pregnant right away so I'm 32 weeks along. but people still talk about the baby i lost and honestly it still hurts. Sorry I don't mean to go one telling you my life story. But maybe you should wait to announce just to avoid any extra heartache. But I do wish you the best of luck.
2006-11-29 08:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by Louisa F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends there is always a possibility you can miscarry. I was six week when I miscarried and I felt horrible because everyone knew and I had to tell everyone about the whole ordeal. I'm pregnant again and we agreed we want say anything until 2nd trimester. If you have already been to the doctor and you feel comfortable telling everyone than by all means do. Congratulations to the both of you!
2006-11-29 08:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kenya 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
i know its hard not to be thrilled and tell the whole world your happy news. It is an exciting time, especially if this is something you've both wanted. But, I would wait until at least your first doctor's appointment, if you haven't already had one. My OB/GYN wouldn't see me until I was 6 weeks LMP (last menstral period) because I guess the risk factor for miscarrying goes down after that. I'd say to wait until your doctor says everything looks good before you get everyone all excited. They will be just as excited a few weeks from now...
And again, Congratulations!! Best wishes!!!
2006-11-29 08:50:00 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥Mrs SSG B♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe just tell people extremly close to you in the family. Family you can trust will not tell anyone and will be sensitive if anything was to go wrong. Most people wait until about the 3 month mark. That is when the chance of miscarrying goes down drastically.
2006-11-29 08:30:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people told me I was foolish for telling people I was pregnant when I was only 5 weeks along, in case something happened and we lost the baby. But I told people anyway because I can't keep a secret - especially something this big and exciting! I'm 28 weeks now and I'm glad I told everyone early on.
Would it have been terrible if I lost the baby and had to tell everyone? Of course. But if I hadn't told anyone about it I also would've be suffering in silence if no one knew I was pregnant and I had lost the baby.
2006-11-29 08:58:56 · answer #9 · answered by eurekablyth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you're most comfortable with... I found out that I was pregnant at 3 weeks, and I was shouting it to the world, I was so excited, it never even crossed my mind that I could lose her or miscarry... Instead of thinking what if this could happen, try being grateful for your baby right now, stress can actually cause miscarriages! Focus on sharing this happiness with your family and your husband and on loving your baby rather than what may or may not happen in the future, your baby is inside of you right now, cherish it!
2006-11-29 08:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by Mel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell your immediate family and very close Friends if you really need to but hold off on co workers and neighbors. you are so early yet just don't build yourself up by telling everybody in case something happens sorry to sounds blah but you never know I waited until after my first ultra sound and then I told my friends and family. I am sure everything will be OK and I hope you have a healthy pregnancy. Enjoy it! It goes by fast. 1 week over due I am
2006-11-29 08:31:39 · answer #11 · answered by lynn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋