When to tell?

[Della12]

I'm 19w1d with a boy and we haven't told the family yet at all,  no parents even. Only people that know is work and close friends,  FB also not. I am not sure when is the best time to tell family? Obviously I am starting to show,  but hiding it well under dresses,  it's becoming a problem to hide though now lol :) reason for waiting I guess is because of 2 previous disappointments at 8 weeks. But I have come this far now,  just never know when it's safe. So I had an idea to maybe host a family day on the 8th Nov at 20w,and do a reveal with balloons or something,  then my next scan is on 13th Nov, the big 21w scan when I thought if everything is perfect there I can maybe reveal it on FB too. But I am still obviously a bit scared to tell and share with the world. I am loving this boy so much already and hoping for my miracle to pull through healthy all the way praying. When did you tell?  Do you think this is the right time to tell family and the rest or should I wait?  Xxxx

[Della12]

Thank you ladies. I'm thinking to tell on my next appointment,  I just pray and hope all is healthy. Having the family reveal lunch this Sunday now and all family are coming. I saw my baby 2 weeks ago on sonar. I listen to the heartbeat via my doppler but haven't really felt any movements yet and I'll be 20 weeks this Saturday,  I kind of think I'm feeling something but you know how our minds can be. But I can see most of you tell family earlier and as you say they can support you through it all. I don't really mind not telling fb,  but I'm sure the news will spread once family knows lol. All my close friends and work knows already. Going to try do the balloons in box reveal this Sunday with the family and give a fee hints before then. Here's to praying that all our little miracles grow in  healthy little bundles of joy!  

[ktauriac14]

I'm over due 4 days and still haven't posted on Facebook. But I told my family pretty early. Do what's best for you. Congrats on your baby boy!

[hailere]

I did 12 for family and 20 for fb. A lot of people wait until after 12weeks because that's when the chance of miscairrage greatly decreased. Its really up to the individual though.

[carolinaw]

I always thought 12 weeks was the norm. Now I hear 14 when second trimester starts. What is most standard?

[ivfjourney]

Whenever u feel that you want to share it just do it☺️ otherwise keep it to urself, remember its UR baby

[Laurennn1122]

I had a still birth at 17 years old didn't even no I was pregnant I'm now 37 weeks and I told my mum& close family as soon as I took the test & the rest of family at 12 weeks then fb at 20! I would rather my family knew incase anything did happen I had everyone to support me and help me! Good luck x

[elyshano12115]

I anounced at 18weeks once i knew i was having a boy.. ive needed my mum to give advice ect, its time to give the grand parents the chance to spoil their grandchild :)

[Della12]

Thanks so much,  I think I'm ready to share the news now. 1 week to go!  Xxx

[KelzLanigan]

Your well past the first trimester! If anything was going to happen then it would of happened then… only in rare cases anything would happen now! If you want to make a day of it with your family then do it :) there shouldnt be any reason not to spill :) good luck :)