I am 5 weeks, 5 days pregnant. I found out I was pregnant the day I missed my period, so I've known for 2 weeks, 1 day. This is my first pregnancy and my husband and I are very excited that we want to tell everyone. Right now I've told family, a few friends, and a few co-workers. He has told people at his work and his family. I've heard about people waiting until 8-12 weeks to tell others because of the dangers during first trimester...and I understand that and worry about it too. BUT, I really want to tell more people because I am excited about it and am tired of keeping it a secret. I have a couple friends who told the moment they found out and they say what the heck just do it when you're ready, but I also know people who waited and tell me to wait. Am I ok to tell others now? I just really want people to know because I want to share my excitement.
2007-08-01 14:34:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You can tell whenever you want and whomever you want. I can't ever wait! I just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant and I tell everyone I see. It's such good news I can't hold it in.
I know some women wait in case of miscarriage, but the way I see it is, if you never tell anyone and then you lose the baby....no one will ever be able to support you or acknowledge your loss.
2007-08-01 14:46:32 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell people whenever you feel comfortable. I think you should always wait until a doctor confirms the pregnancy with ultrasound or hearing heartbeat though. I went to the doctor at 8 weeks and learned that it was a blighted ovum, where the sac forms and give off hormones but no baby actually formed. I was devastated, told all of these people there was a baby and now there wasn't. I think telling parents, siblings and best friends is okay but telling co-workers and random people seems like a very bad idea. If something were to happen it would make it much more painful to have to tell everyone about losing it. After a miscarriage you just want to move on and not think about it. Having to relive it and talk about it would be awful.
2007-08-01 16:18:08 · answer #2 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason many people wait until 12 (or even 14 weeks) is that if anything would happen - they don't have to call everyone to say something happened to the baby if that is the case.
Other people are more comfortable telling people because then they have a support network if something goes wrong.
It is totally a personal decision - if you have already told some people - go ahead and tell more!
Congrats and here's to a happy & healthy 9 months!
2007-08-01 14:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's completely up to you when you tell others of your pregnancy. There is a train of thought that you shouldn't tell anyone until after your first trimester, this is due to the risk of miscarrage being at its highest during this time. But as I said it's your choice as to when you want to share your great news. I personally only told a few close family and friends at first then told everyone else at around the 3 month mark.
Good luck and Congratulations
2007-08-01 16:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is more of a personal option than anything else. When I found out I was pregnant I told people the day I found out. These were mainly my family and close friends, and it wasn't until a couple of weeks later that I told my coworkers.
I didn't let the heebee jeebee's of telling people prior to three months scare me. But again, this was my own personal feelings. I am excited about my pregnancy and I want the world to know it.
If you feel that you want to wait to tell people, then wait. If not, then scream out loud and proud that your pregnant!
Take care!
2007-08-01 14:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by morningtide_mondays 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon how youthful you're and how based you're. while you're scared they are going to do some thing (stress for abortion, kick out) i might wait till she passes the 12 week mark the place she's much less probably to miscarry and could't even evaluate abortion. although, while you're finding for their help and preparation, tell them quickly. they have been by using it, they have precious suggestion, and greater money than you.
2016-10-09 00:41:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be safe, I would wait until 12 weeks. I told only my husband and 1 friend, and waited until Christmas (10 weeks) to tell friends and family. Baby Sunny will be 1 next week! Good luck!
2007-08-01 15:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by slovese99 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Usually they tell you to wait until after your third month put I was soo exited when I found out that I told everyone right after,I was 8weeks with my first and 11weeks with my second.You should tell everyone when you feel is the right time to tell.Congratulations and Good Luck!
2007-08-01 15:05:41 · answer #8 · answered by angel eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your baby and your body. If you want to tell, then do! If not, then don't. I am in the same situation, but I am not telling most people for a while. (My sisters guessed, and we told my mom because she kept asking if I was okay). Other than that, I'm waiting. Mostly because I hate it when people treat me like I shouldn't be doing whatever I want/need to be doing.
But my decision shouldn't bias yours--just be true to you, and you'll be fine! Good luck and CONGRATULATIONS!
2007-08-01 14:45:27 · answer #9 · answered by Amber E 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could go ahead and tell others its up to you. IF something were to happen and of course we all hope it doesnt you would have lots of people to support and help you through it. Its a personal choice... I couldnt keep quiet and blabbed right away.
2007-08-01 14:39:39 · answer #10 · answered by Indiana Raven 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋