11wks, and *finally* told my mom

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Registered: 05-19-2003
11wks, and *finally* told my mom
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Tue, 03-21-2006 - 10:53pm

They should have a "freaked out" selection under emotion.

Kathy- 

Proud Mommy of Two!

January 2001

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Registered: 01-21-2005
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 8:12am

Hi Kathy,


We didn't tell family until 12wks, after our 1st U/S.

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Registered: 09-15-2003
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 8:32am

Kathy,

I completely understand your worries about spreading the news. Last time, I told my mom I was pregnant the day after I found out. She pressured me to tell the rest of the family, which I didn't, and then I miscarried. This time, I haven't told her anything. I think I will tell her and my sister after our 7-week ultrasound and then tell everyone else at 10 weeks.

I hope that as you enter the second trimester that you feel a little more confident about your pregnancy and feel more comfortable telling people. I know pregnancy feels so delicate and tentative when we are PAL, but I think you and your little bean are going to be fine!


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Registered: 04-20-2005
Wed, 03-22-2006 - 9:27am

I agree that it is exstremely difficult. After 2 m/c's it was very hard to tell people. Every time I told someone I felt like I was setting myself up for failure. I will say that we had our level 2 sono on Friday and calling and telling folks it's a boy was a LOT more fun than telling everyone I was pregnant. Don't get me wrong I am still worried but he feels like a little person now and it feels like everyone should know about him regardless of the outcome. I also have to say going for the level to with perinatal specialist does give some relief when the doc says things like "perfect" and just "right." I wish we didn't have to be a PAL because it is hard but I have to believe the joy will be even better. Sending prayers your way for positive thoughs and calm.

Donna
EDD 8/20

Mama to Jack (8-18-06)

Mama to baby #2 due 1-17-09

Wife to James

Katy TX