When did you tell your family that you are pregnant? I’m currently 4 weeks pregnant and I am wanting to tell everyone at Christmas. Is it too early?
WeMoms
2 Apr 2024
Too Early to Tell People I’m Pregnant?
Too Early to Tell People I’m Pregnant?
Ah, the classic dilemma: You've just found out you're pregnant and you're bursting with excitement—or maybe you're feeling a swirl of emotions.
Either way, the question of when to share the news looms large. Doctors typically recommend waiting until after the first trimester (about 12 weeks) to tell people. Here's why:
- Miscarriage Rates: During the first trimester, the risk of miscarriage is at its highest, around 10-20%. 🌺
- Medical Confirmation: At the 12-week mark, healthcare providers usually conduct an ultrasound that not only confirms the pregnancy but also checks for any issues. 👩⚕️
- Personal Comfort: You might want some private time to adjust to the news, consider your options, or simply bask in your new reality before making it public. 🌼
The Pros and Cons of Spilling the Beans Early
Deciding when to tell people you're pregnant is a personal choice. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, so let's weigh the pros and cons:
Pros
- Emotional Support: Sharing early can mean more people to celebrate with or lean on if things get tough. 🎉
- Early Advice: You can get a head start on gathering wisdom and tips from moms who've been there, done that. 📚
- Workplace Accommodations: If you're working, telling your employer earlier might get you those much-needed bathroom breaks or less physically demanding tasks. 🛑
Cons
- Public Scrutiny: An early announcement could invite unsolicited advice or opinions. 🙄
- Emotional Risk: If something goes wrong, you'll have to share that news too, which can be emotionally draining. 😢
- Medical Privacy: Early on, there might be more medical uncertainties, so you might prefer to wait until you have a clearer picture. 🩺
Tips for Making the Big Announcement
Okay, so you've decided you're ready to announce your pregnancy. How do you make it special but also deal with the varying reactions you might receive? Here are some tips:
- Consider Your Audience: Close family and friends may deserve a more personal touch like a phone call or face-to-face conversation. For the wider circle, a social media announcement might suffice. 📱
- Be Prepared for Reactions: Not everyone will react the way you expect. Prepare some graceful responses for the naysayers or the overly curious. 🦢
- Timing is Everything: Think about the context and setting before making your announcement. Maybe avoid stealing the thunder at another person's special event. ⏰
So, there you have it. The decision to announce your pregnancy early, late, or somewhere in between is entirely yours to make. And remember, this is your special news to share in your own time, your own way! 🌈
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Rachel
5 Nov 2023
I am 5weeks 2 days. Rarely any nausea and no vomiting. Occasional diarrhea. Is this normal or is it too early to know if I’ll have morning sickness? I’m really hoping I don’t as I travel a lot for work and I’m not ready to tell anyone I’m pregnant.
kayla
some woman get lucky and don’t have any problems ❤️
27 Mar 2024
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Rachel
I really hope not. Do most women have morning sickness by this stage?
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Carla
14 Sep 2023
I’m 32 wks and 5 days and so sick of being pregnant been in bed the past 2 days sleeping and just no energy or motivation. I’m bein induced Oct 27th although I’m due Nov. 4th! Is it too early too tell dr I want to go in sooner??
Catherine
They aren't just going to induce you because you ask them to. By law they can't induce you without a medical reason before 39 weeks. 37 weeks if you have issues in you're pregnancy, or worst case scenario 34 weeks if you have a life threatening condition.
27 Mar 2024
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Catherine
And take it from me, I had severe preeclampsia, my blood pressure was over 200/100, I had uncontrolled gestational diabetes, polyhydramnios, and my baby had an umbilical vein varix so they induced me at 35 weeks, you don't want that. My baby was born September 1st and I got to go visit him every day in the NICU cause he still can't breath on his own, it's heartbreaking.
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Monique
12 May 2023
Had an ultrasound today at 14 weeks and when I asked if we could find the gender before even looking she said it’s too early/ little to tell. Doctor also won’t do blood test yet saying still too early to tell. I’m confused I thought 10 weeks was the time? I’m 14.. Feeling like I’m not being listened to #boyorgirl #ultrasound
Shelby
I did my genetic testing after I was 10 weeks.
27 Mar 2024
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Sierra
I got my test done at 10 weeks and found out at 11 almost 12 weeks you can to and insurance will pay for the blood work tell that Dr it's definitely not to early and you want it done if they don't do it personally I'd go elsewhere 🙄 can't stand Drs who won't do what we want 😩🤦🏻♀️
Good luck mama
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Destiny
3 Jan 2023
I want to ask do anybody else see a faint line on this pregnant test I took last Friday I see it and I went to the doctor today she said it’s negative I’m not surprised I still believe I’m pregnant and it may be too early to detect it i really wanna do a blood pregnancy test but idk if I should do that it might be to early to tell it might be too faint for some of y’all to see it only 3 people told me they see a faint line
Destiny
My doctor didn’t recommend me to get a blood test done all she told me was wait till next month if my period don’t show
27 Mar 2024
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Blocked user
A blood test will detect at 3 weeks
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Yoyo
15 Nov 2022
Why when I tell people I am pregnant they’re like “I could never I’m still too young I want to explore “ 😂 I actually like being a young mom to be. I’m 22 not too old not too young I’m chillin ! These people live with their parents still, work at the same place I work at, make the same $ , Don’t travel , I know cause we always at work, like what exactly are you working on lying ass ?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Misty
FACTS!!! my cousin think she's hot shit got a boob job ignores me stuck up think she better than me didn't even say congrats just rolled her eyes. At least I got real titties 😂
27 Mar 2024
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Yoyo
Acting like nobody else in the world can’t get fake tits like girl bye 😭🤣 big boobs aren’t even in style anymore
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Reya
13 Oct 2022
Since I haven't ovulated yet if there a chance I could be pregnant and it's too early to tell? Help I'm lost
Jenna
If you did on on ovulating day last time
27 Mar 2024
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Jenna
If the time you did before this was on ovulation
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Shelby
7 Jul 2022
Is it still too early to tell if im pregnant after conceiving 2-3 weeks ago? Any advice on that and on why im bleeding?
Elizabeth
Could be the start of your period
27 Mar 2024
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Shelby
Could I still be in the process of getting pregnant or no? Should I just keep trying?
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lexiiii
15 Jun 2022
Hii guys, so I need a little advice, I think i might be pregnant uhm yea, I dont know how to tell my family I mean I told some of my close friends, the potential father knows too but he said he "pulled out" , but I kno he didnt, what do I do? , its too early to take a pregnancy test .
Infinity
First find out if your truly pregnant by taking a test and go from there , as far as the potential father let him know you really are pregnant if you get a positive test, pull out or not he still could of gotten you pregnant men seem too forget you can get pregnant off precum , and who knows if he was fast enough pulling or as you said you know he didn't actually pull out. If he gives push back there's always a DNA test when that time comes. As far as telling your family that's on your time and when comfortable but I personally wouldn't tell anyone unless I was 100 percent sure
27 Mar 2024
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lexiiii
thanks this really helps💕 im just soo scared .
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Dalyn
22 May 2022
Ok so I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I have to take it next month for the results. I do believe that I am pregnant but it's too early to tell on the pregnancy test.
Infinity
I'd say wait a few days to a week maybe
27 Mar 2024
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How many dpo are you?
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