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[vc2013]

I'm most nervous about telling my employer. I only started my new job 2 weeks ago! I want to keep it to myself till the end of the month, but I know I'll still be super nervous to tell then. I know I'm already showing, but to others it may not look like that. Trying to conceal with bigger clothes for the time being.

I told one of my closest friends yesterday though and that was super exciting. She was really happy for me. I may just not be the "announcement type", I would prefer to tell people in person.

[chispita]

Told friends and family over the weekend, and that was pretty cool, everyone was excited for us 

My mother quickly went to into annoying micromange mode, which I expected but still sucks (another reason why I'm so not looking forward that we're going with midwifery care, so far we've just let her assume what she will).

I still need to tell at work, hopefully that can happen this week so that we can get it over with, but not sure (there are some long term career conversations I want to have with my manager before I bring it up). Facebook announce after that.

[thefreckledmama]

DP's mom just told me she'd like to do the pregnancy announcement to extended family on Easter at the big family lunch which will also be her husband's 80th birthday celebration. Seems like a lot going on to me, but I'm good with it.  It's fun for me because even though this is my 5th, it's only the 2nd for DP and his mom's 2nd grandchild, so it's still a big deal and exciting on his side.  Especially after my SIL, who also has 5, told me not to feel badly if people aren't really excited or interested, because once you're on your 5th, people lose interest...lol.

[calilucy]

I just told work and couldn't believe how excited everyone was.  One lady even teared up a bit.  My boss already knew, but everyone else was thrilled.  Luckily I work at a very family friendly company so they love this.  Also, there have been quite a few deaths of family members in the last year (people's adult children, brothers etc) so it has been very sad.  I think everyone is excited to celebrate something happy.

I am so happy to be 12 weeks so i feel like I can tell people.  Makes it seem so much more real.  I had a prior miscarriage so I was really concerned before but I am starting to feel like I can relax.  I know it is not 100% but passing that mark has really helped me.

[Jennyanydots]

Originally Posted by calilucy 

I just told work and couldn't believe how excited everyone was.  One lady even teared up a bit.  My boss already knew, but everyone else was thrilled.  Luckily I work at a very family friendly company so they love this.  Also, there have been quite a few deaths of family members in the last year (people's adult children, brothers etc) so it has been very sad.  I think everyone is excited to celebrate something happy.

I am so happy to be 12 weeks so i feel like I can tell people.  Makes it seem so much more real.  I had a prior miscarriage so I was really concerned before but I am starting to feel like I can relax.  I know it is not 100% but passing that mark has really helped me.

I'm glad you got such a warm response, calilucy!  I am almost at the 11 week mark, and I've been wondering if I'll even feel "safe" at 12 weeks, after my previous 11 week m/c.  I'm still dreading telling people because last time I told my whole family and then miscarried a week later.  I had been planning on waiting till the 12 week mark, but told everyone a couple weeks early because my dad & aunts were in town visiting and I wanted to do it while we were all together.

A girlfriend of mine just announced on FB with a cute ultrasound pic and clever caption- she's due mid-Sept! I'm so tempted to just message her and talk about it, but I'm trying to wait till I'm ready to spill the beans to everyone. 

[calilucy]

Originally Posted by Jennyanydots tim

I'm glad you got such a warm response, calilucy!  I am almost at the 11 week mark, and I've been wondering if I'll even feel "safe" at 12 weeks, after my previous 11 week m/c.  I'm still dreading telling people because last time I told my whole family and then miscarried a week later.  I had been planning on waiting till the 12 week mark, but told everyone a couple weeks early because my dad & aunts were in town visiting and I wanted to do it while we were all together.

A girlfriend of mine just announced on FB with a cute ultrasound pic and clever caption- she's due mid-Sept! I'm so tempted to just message her and talk about it, but I'm trying to wait till I'm ready to spill the beans to everyone. 

I don't feel Facebook ready.  I don't know if I even want to announce on Facebook, just cause I would rather tell people myself.  But telling people at work felt good especially because I see these people all the time and it was difficult hiding the fact that I have been so ill.  I miscarried at 5 weeks so we were a bit hesitant to tell as well, but doctor said 12 weeks was good.  

[Bromache]

Did our Facebook announcement a few days ago with these pictures! (We live far away from family and friends, so it's the best way to share to all but the closest family, whom we called.)

   

[MamaMash]

Love those pictures Bromache!

[Jennyanydots]

Bromache, that's awesome and they're adorable! I love how affectionate they look, sweet boys

[nettlesoup]

Lovely photos Bromache! Your boys are so cute!
 

[Bromache]

Thank you, everyone! Yes, they are very close and get along really well. We're very lucky.

[vc2013]

12 weeks today and we're to the point where we're telling our less than superclose friends.

today was a weird one, we had friends over who discovered after getting married he really wants kids and she doesn't, so we knew it was going to be a touchy subject. we told them anyway (no way of hiding it, anyway) and as expected they received the news in a weird, awkward, detached way. we went about our day we had planned together with not much baby talk.

we have one couple to go, those ones i know will be ecstatic when they hear our good news as she just had her first baby last year. 

next on the list is my new employer, this one i dread. and after all that is done, i will tackle the facebook question and whether or not to put anything on there.

[amanda bee]

i announced on FB last night.... i wrote "amanda  is incredibly elated to be spawning with DH".

then i posted an u/s pic...

the response/feedback was awesome...

most people were astounded that i was pregnant (it has been 11 years)...lol...

[nettlesoup]

I love your choice of words! I'm glad you got really good responses from everyone.

[Jennyanydots]

Here's DS in his big bro tshirt

Am I the last to announce, or are there any others still waiting? We just did it this week, told our parents over Easter weekend, then put it on fb the other day. I wanted to wait as long as possible to be sure this little one is sticking

[OceanSolitude]

I haven't told facebook land yet. I'm not sure when/if i will. Perhaps after our 20 week scan I'll post something. My family, friends, and work all know.

[vc2013]

Told my manager in the meantime, which went very well!

Then told 2 of my my coworkers yesterday, it was forced though -- they wanted to know why I'm late so often and Well, the reason is my morning sickness.
The guy was a total douche about it ("was it intentional or an accident?? Are you gonna become a stay at home mom now??") while the lady gave me a hug.

Told my friend from home, so she will prob spread the news in my hometown.

No fb yet.

[cmu204]

Seriously: people I know -- even people I like always ask if we were trying. Why do you want to know? Are you keeping tabs on my sex life?

[Bromache]

Jennyanydots: He's so cute! Is he excited?

What is with people asking if it was intentional or accidental? Holy crow, that's rude! 

[Jennyanydots]

Thanks, Bromache!

He's still pretty clueless, though he does sometimes touch my belly and say, "baby in there." Then he touches his belly and says the same thing

Here's one more: