2007-03-01 02:47:41 · 9 answers · asked by jess 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I called everyone I knew before the pee was dry on the stick.
My inlaws were second only to my parents. In fact, I called my parents on the land line, and my inlaws at the same time on the cell.
2007-03-01 02:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off, don't tell your parents way before the in-laws. They might have some issues with that. But typically it's recommended that you wati until you're 12 weeks along because by that point the chances of a miscarriage have dropped significanty. If you feel like telling people as soon as you know, feel free to do that to. Invite the in-laws over for dinner or something. If you can't do that, just call them when you know they're both going to be home. Good luck!
2007-03-01 02:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until the 12 weeks for both sets of parents - especially, if either mother is really attached to her grandchildren or children. Just in case. I would suggest telling the parents of the wife first and then her in-laws. I wanted to tell my family in person so my in-laws knew a couple of days ahead of time but they were travelling so there was no worries about them phoning my parents.
2007-03-01 03:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Hendrixj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re. 'after the risk of miscarriage has passed' -- that's good advice ONLY if it's not something you'd want to share with them. Speaking from experience, having the support would've been better. But, that depends on your in-laws, of course...
I'd say 'right after you tell your own parents.'
Mine are 'over the moon with joy,' etc, etc. They often sound happier than we do; it's enough to make me envious of grandparenting.
2007-03-01 03:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd wait until sometime near the end of the first trimester - chances of miscarriage drop significantly after the first 10 weeks or so. At very least, wait until after you see a doctor. Good luck!
2007-03-01 02:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Stacy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As hard as it is ..the time is the same as you would wait to tell the other half..which is as soon as you find out ,
I had to tell mine ..do you need my bullet proof vest ? it only has a few dents in it ....
2007-03-01 02:53:23 · answer #6 · answered by Insensitively Honest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine found out at about 8 weeks, only because me and my husband werent married at the time, and i was only 17, so things were a bit complicated, but i told my mom the day i found out, and so its been exciting
2007-03-01 04:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by ruspecialenuf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after a loss during pregnancy i would say to leave it until after 12weeks as i told everyone before this and then had to say to everyone what had happened and this was awful, to keep reminding us of the pain etc.
2007-03-01 02:58:04 · answer #8 · answered by togs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We told them the same time we told my parents. Remember they are going to be grandparents too.
2007-03-01 03:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by kittenbrower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋