I Am Pregnant

13+1, second attempt at a scan and baby was still bouncing around today, flipping upside down, waving arms and legs and crashing all over the place 😂 it's a miracle we got any measurements at all!

My next dilemma is, do I tell facebook? I'm so scared something will go wrong and I also never post anything on there anyway. I also have a blood thing where it might end up having some problems with growth in the 3rd trimester. But I also have all of my partner's relatives overseas and it might make it a little more real for me. Hmmm :/

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PoetryNEmotion · F

Forget FB. You cannot jinx a pregnancy. Can you Skype with the partner's relatives overseas? It will become more real when you feel your baby move around (typically around 16 weeks) and when you become bigger. Congratulations. Will you find the sex of your baby or wait and be surprised?

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PoetryNEmotion · F

@Starsandfire Pregnancy is complicated. I suggest you follow what you think is right for you. Why is she casual? Don't worry about other people. It is about you, your baby, and your partner.
You likely can. It is wild how it feels to grow a baby born from love inside you. And all the hormones too! LOL. Gender reveals are popular now. Good luck. And enjoy.

Starsandfire · 31-35, F

@PoetryNEmotion It's our first child but her fourth grandchild maybe? Ugh, no gender reveal/baby shower for me, just knowing is enough. I'm shy!🤣

PoetryNEmotion · F

@Starsandfire To my knowledge, the thrill of a new grandbaby never lessens. I don't have any. It is fine to be shy. Just as long as your baby is healthy. :)

Salix75 · 46-50, F

Tell the friends and family you are closest with. Word will spread on its own to those you aren't so close to.

You won't be jinxing anything by sharing. If you do share the news, people can share your joy and excitement, and IF something happens, they'll have had more than just sad news (from personal experience I wasn't sure how to react when a friend told me she miscarried, but hadn't even told me she was pregnant- I just thought it was really weird tbh).

DownTheStreet · 51-55, M

You'l risk be bombarded by advice

Starsandfire · 31-35, F

@DownTheStreet hmmm, maybe I can ignore it haha

Lochlee · 51-55, F

Thats difficult. A person doesn't want to say anything too early. But on the other hand, a person doesn't want to wait until you are almost giving birth. I would let close friends and family know privately. Best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy.

Starsandfire · 31-35, F

@Lochlee well, 12/13 weeks is pretty usual for people to tell, but I'm still a little hesitant. I feel somehow like telling people would be facing a fear of mine that the baby might die any minute. On the other hand, I hate fuss. I'm a complete contradiction! 😂

Lochlee · 51-55, F

@Starsandfire I don't think that it is an unusual fear - its a strange burden for a woman. Tell a few close people (the word will spread). Expect a bit of a fuss - and try to enjoy it :-) people love a pregnancy! And yes, DownTheStreet is right, expect the unsolicited "advice" and blow-by-blow birth stories...its part of the experience.

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