How soon did you tell people you are pregnant?

I'm at 10 weeks and just told my parents. We were going to wait until we heard a heartbeat at 12 weeks, but I couldn't stand it, I had to tell! I'm kinda worried now since something still might happen, but I'm getting less so. When did you tell people you were pregnant?

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Asked by Anonymous at 6:42 PM on Aug. 12, 2008 in Pregnancy

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  • Oh, I was so excited, the people at work knew when I peed on the second stick at work! I think it's a personal decision for you. If you're feeling worried, then ask your folks to be discreet and wait another two weeks to tell other people. Good luck!
    Smrtgrl96x

    Answer by Smrtgrl96x at 7:00 PM on Aug. 12, 2008

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  • I am about 9 weeks and I have told everybody but the father mother( which we be his job). But I have only told 2 people at work. I just had one last year and I do not want to hear anybody mouth.
    So it is really up to you when you want to tell them. Unless you have a big mouth in the family once you tell them everybody will know.
    babygirl419

    Answer by babygirl419 at 7:05 PM on Aug. 12, 2008

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  • i told my bf and bestfriend right away,then i told just Some friends,then i told my sister around july 28,and she told my mom..imi 12 weeks prego today and already had my first appointment on the 8th,& heard the babys heart beat,which was great..but now everybbody already knows :)
    so mostly told everyone right when i was 10 weeks too.
    misty91

    Answer by misty91 at 9:01 PM on Aug. 12, 2008

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  • we have told our parents and siblings, but that's it. We will wait till my 12 week dr. appt on sept. 29th to tell people.
    shanamarie

    Answer by shanamarie at 10:24 PM on Aug. 12, 2008

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  • If something does happen and you lose the baby, what better people to support you than your family and close loved ones. However, I would definitely wait as long as you can to tell others such as people at work because for the rest of your pregnancy you will constantly be asked how you are feeling and how much weight you have gained, which can get really annoying fast. People normally wait until after 12 weeks to tell since that is when you are least likely to have a miscarriage.
    Anonymous

    Answer by Anonymous at 1:43 PM on Aug. 21, 2008

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  • Well,

    I am VERY close to my mother. I called my mother when the first stick said positive. She was on the phone as I tested the next two sticks.

    I then went to the store and got "Congratulations on your Pregnancy" card. I bought a baby bib, a gift box and that card. I took those items and presented them to my husband when he woke up that afternoon. My husband works graveyard so I had to wait until 2p.m. to tell him after I had tested first thing that morning. It was the longest hours of my life because I did not want to tell anymore people until he was told.
    GirlMorg

    Answer by GirlMorg at 1:46 PM on Aug. 21, 2008

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  • I think it depends on a woman's history of miscarrying or if they have history of
    premature births. I've always been old fashion, I was told to wait til the second month
    I do think it is an exciting time so I would say for the first baby tell your immediate family, Mom
    Dad, siblings, and of course your spouse. (lol) but I wouldn't tell everyone right away maybe a best girlfriend but that's it.
    The joy I felt though I must say it was so joyful and such a blessing
    flea575

    Answer by flea575 at 1:50 PM on Aug. 21, 2008

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  • 12 weeks is normal to make the announcement to family and friends. I kow it's tougfh to keep the great baby news but it's best to wait. Good Luck.
    ALC328

    Answer by ALC328 at 2:27 PM on Aug. 21, 2008

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  • We waited for three months to tell anyone at all. Some good friends of ours were really annoyed that we waited to tell them, ironically they told everyone the day they found out, then lost the baby at 6 weeks, just a few days before our baby was born. It was so sad. They said that next time they would never tell before 3 months, it was just too hard emotionally to have to go back and tell so many people the bad news.
    Kimpossibly

    Answer by Kimpossibly at 2:29 PM on Aug. 21, 2008

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  • I waited until i hit my 3 month mark since usually the first 3 months are the most critical. We only told close family when we first found out.
    DesUmana

    Answer by DesUmana at 2:38 PM on Aug. 21, 2008

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