How many weeks did you guys wait till before telling immediate family about your pregnancy?
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I told everybody as soon as I found out. I was between 4 and 6 weeks both times.
Mom, Dad and Brother as soon as I found out. Best Friend after first doctors appointment. And the rest at 3 months.
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I told my parents after a week of knowing, my boyfriend and I wanted to have it as our secret. And then extended family was at 13 weeks.
1st, sister immediately and the rest of the family around 8 to 10 weeks, it was unplanned! 2nd - 10 to 12 weeks. We put big brother shirts on my oldest.
As soon as I found out with both.
I told my parents and close friends a couple days after I found out around 4 weeks. Then I told social media after I was 3 months
Besides my husband and best friend everyone found out at 12 week’s.
I stupidly told everyone when I found out and ended up losing my baby. From now on I won’t tell anyone but my husband, and maybe a close friend, until I make it out of the first trimester 
I was 8 weeks and 2 days when we told the family
Mom and grandma immediately
Lol just after hubby I can’t keep secrets worth crap. Extended family a little longer. I filed a HIPAA complaint on a medical assistant at my obgyn office for telling her mother who told her mother who told my aunt. I was 41 and was wanting to make sure everything was ok first. My aunt called me and asked if it was supposed to be known yet because she knew how that group gossiped. I complained and they fired her
Husband immediately. Direct boss and employees shortly after. I was nauseous as all hell. Mom after confirmation ultrasound and rest of the family at 12 weeks.
After the 12 week scan xxx
First pregnancy I told everyone immediately I was so excited then I miscarries at 5wks 2nd I did the same but less people and then at 8wks the heartbeat stopped so I miscarried again 3rd times the charm and waited till I was 14wks told my family then at 20wks I made an announcement on fb 4th pregnancy I told everyone again right off the bat because I thought I had the flu and I was projectile vomiting and upset stomach but then I noticed I didn’t have my period yet and tested and found out so I was like “not sick guys just pregnant” 
but made a fb post about 25wks
I told my mum and dad straight away at 3 weeks but waited until I was 12 weeks to tell everyone else as I was scared to lose the bubba due to my PCOS…thankfully all was well xx
My mom at about 9 weeks everyone else 26 weeks
We waited to tell everyone including immediate family, like parents until we were in second trimester with both babies. So 13/14 weeks.
We pretty much told people immediately with our first. When we have a second, we decided not to tell anyone until we find out what the baby is.
After the first trimester.
First pregnancy told everyone at 6 weeks we were so excited, announced with gifts and everything.
Lost the baby.
Second pregnancy we waited until our 12 week check to make sure everything was okay <3
Personally, having told everyone early the first time did allow a support network for when we did lose our baby, but It was not worth the ammoint of indifference or sadness in some of them.
First and second i told everyone right away. I’m pregnant now and i just announced after my first appointment at 10 weeks
5 weeks when we told our parents lol
Father the next day, our parents about 2-3 weeks after we found out so maybe 6wks pregnant. Boss around 10weeks. Rest of family and close friends 12weeks…after ultrasound. Facebook friends 16-17weeks.
1st time around we told them around 2 months, this time around we waited until about 3 months because I had a hemorrhage that we wanted to make sure absorbed or didn’t cause issues.
Parents both knew within days of finding, also BIL. MY Grandma and my aunt were told 2 weeks later, cause we suck at surprises. Rest of my family found out on Easter when we were 11wks. Announced on social media at 15 wks.
The first one I announced on Facebook when I took the test.
The second one I told a few family members around 20 weeks
The third one I only told my mother and sisters and everyone else after I had her
When the test was positive. Hubby first then parents.
I always wait till the 2nd trimester. My very first I miscarried at 11wks so since that one I’ve been cautious telling people.
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This time I told my husband at 8 weeks because we had two miscarriages before and I was scared it was going to happen again. Then he told our family, because he was tired of no one knowing, at 30 weeks. I wasn’t going to tell anyone til afterwards because it isn’t anyone’s business.
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My mom was told the day I found out (4 weeks) as well as my aunt’s and grandma. I told my dad when I was around 6 weeks because I wanted it to be special for him.
With our first we immediately told parents and siblings so about 7 wks. With our 2nd we tried and tried to wait. We found put at 3 wks and had to do weekly blood test til about week 7 and thats when our parents couldn’t take it anymore so we told them.
Mom and dad right away. The rest of family after 13 weeks
With my first, I was barely 18 and just about to graduate. So I didn’t say anything until after I graduate and was 5 months. Then I told my parents. Then rest of my family then others. With my second, I was probably 2 months. And told my mom soon cause my boyfriend’s dad seen me coming out of the pregnancy resource center. And I knew it was a matter of time before the town knew and she found out from someone else lol. And yeah 2 days later someone told her they heard from him I was pregnant. Even though I never told him if it was even positive or negative.
Right around when I found out
After I had a miscarriage at 7 weeks, I decided to wait until after the first trimester was over with if I got pregnant again. Lo and behold, I got pregnant again. Kept it quiet, but unbeknownst to me, a relative who worked in our hospitals OB department found out and told my mother in law, who then waited not so patiently for the good news. I then miscarried at 11 weeks, and when my husband told his mom, she was angry that she had had to hear it from someone else first, and stated that that was what we got for keeping secrets. I still can’t stand that woman.
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As soon as the test was positive
12 weeks but told family at 6 weeks and miscarried twice so we waited longer.
38 weeks 
best pregnancy i had.
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I wanted to wait until I was out of the first semester but my husband couldn’t wait that long 
plus I started showing really early
Oldest - I was forced to say it right away.
Youngest - I was already a little over 8 weeks when I found out, but waited a few more until after my grandmother’s wake.
I told everyone right away the day I got a positive test because I was so excited. But with my next baby, I don’t wanna tell anyone, other than my husband, until I know what I’m having UNLESS I get pregnant by Christmas, then I’ll tell everyone at Christmas… cause I always wanted to announce to my parents and grandparents through a Christmas present.
I waited till I was almost into my 2nd tri.
I told my husband, kids, parents, grandparents, and Aunt and Uncle right away. Told everyone else after the gender ultrasound (posted the picture on Facebook).
I announced right away.
11 weeks, told them at Christmas when we were all together
As soon as we got the ultrasound picture…
The day we found out lol
I was like 4 weeks with my son when we found out and told our immediate family the next day.
I waited til after my dad couldn’t try in talk me into an abortion I know it’s sad but he didnt Like my hubby
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I waited til I was nearly 5 months pregnant before telling my family and my workplace lol I didn’t even show at all, barely looked pregnant even the day i had her
I told all friends and family together after I found out the gender of my baby when I was 15 weeks
I told my parents and immediate support at the time I found out, but not really anyone else until we hit the 24 week mark with all 3.
With our son, we were a little gun shy about announcing so we waited until I was 13 weeks and announced it to the family at Thanksgiving. Then we found out the day before the following Thanksgiving that I was pregnant with our daughter. We announced it earlier at Christmas. I was about 9 weeks.
Certain people knew right away. Everyone else foubd out after we found out what we were having.
As soon as I found out with all three ! I was so happy to have all of them . Plus , I was so sick immediately with each one , my mom had to come stay with me for months . I couldn’t keep down an ice chip for five and half months and was on home health care . My mom was a saint and still is !
Waited about 8 hours to tell my mam and sister
I was 5 weeks
13 for public. Found out at 9 weeks so told family then!
We told as soon as we found out.
I told my mom minutes after. Mom told all my sisters, My dad, a week later lol
With first i was 16 weeks 2nd 12 weeks and 3rd we were worried what people would say as second baby is only a year old so my partner told everyone with baba 3 at 37 weeks xxx
I told everyone immediately. I decided there was no point in waiting until the “safe” time when there’s less of a chance of miscarriage. My reasoning was because I have previously suffered a loss in my second term so for me there was so “safe” time. Also, if you don’t tell anyone and you do end up suffering a loss then you have forced yourself into a corner where you’ll have to deal with your loss alone. I feel it’s easier and better to deal with a loss when there is support around you to help you through.
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After trying for 5 years we told pretty much everyone immediately because we were so excited then we officially announced it on Facebook at 8 weeks we got very lucky that she stayed healthy and that we still have a healthy 2 year old now. After having a miscarriage a couple weeks ago I can not imagine telling everyone so early
With my youngest we actually told hubby’s sister first as she was going through ivf and just found out she was pregnant two months before. Wanted to make sure she was in the loop first to not steal her thunder per se
14 weeks. Super close friends knew right away
Right away! Why wait?
I was about 6 months in, for both my kids, before i really put the word out there for others 
Straight away on both
I told everyone the day I got the positive results for all 3. Lol I couldn’t wait. Lol
Lol I’m bad and tell everyone as soon as I know
I told my dad and sister within 5 minutes of getting a positive test but we waited til i was around 4 months to tell anyone else.
1st and 2nd pregnancy we told right away. The 2nd pregnancy ended in an early miscarriage (the pregnancy wasn’t viable). 3rd pregnancy I told my mom because if it ended in another miscarriage then I wanted her support. We also told my sister in law right away because I found out the night before we where leaving to go on vacation together and I knew she would be wondering why I didn’t drink. The rest of the family we told as soon as the Dr determined the pregnancy was viable. Which was around 8 or 9 weeks. Everyone else was told around 12-13 weeks.
That was cold hearted on your mother’ in law part
My first pregnancy I told early because we were excited and couldn’t hold it in any longer. But then I had a miscarriage so the next time I found out I was pregnant I only told a few people and had another miscarriage so I told the rest of my family after the fact what had happened. My third pregnancy I waited till my first trimester was almost over. Which worked best for me because of my past experiences. Now I’m 22 weeks pregnant and extremely excited to meet our little girl. You just have to tell people when you think it is right. It is up to you. 
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My first we told everyone immediately, we had been trying for 6 years and I wanted everyone praying for our little miracle! I was about 6 weeks along. My second we didn’t find out until I was about 12 weeks…it was a total shock, so we announced it immediately as well!
I told my mom the day I found out with both my pregnancies. As for the rest of the family probably around the 10 week mark. Once we had the early ultrasound confirming heartbeat.
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I wait until after 8 to 10 weeks. I miscarried one a 8 weeks and it hurt to explain to everyone that I miscarried. So my husband and I agreed that we won’t tell anyone until 8 to 10 weeks along.
I was 6 weeks along, some had negative things to say but that’s okay! I had waited for so long to be a mom that I didn’t let them bring me down and now I have a perfect 9 month old baby boy
First pregnancy I told family at 4 weeks when we found out. It was good coz I miscarried at 5w5d. Second pregnancy we didn’t tell family until we got news it was ectopic and I needed meds to cause a miscarriage at 6w.
family is different then friends and co workers etc. Family I think as soon as you know others not as close 12 weeks is what I always heard
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First i was 14 weeks 2nd i was 10 weeks and third my family told me i was pregnant and i was 10 weeks pregnant
All 3 of mine was like, I couldn’t dial the phone fast enough.
We didn’t wait. We wanted to celebrate a life with everybody even if there was a chance of miscarriage.
I had to be 100% positive! We’d been trying for 7 years! Once confirmed by a doctor I got on the phone and was on the phone ALL day telling EVERYONE!
With my youngest we didnt tell anyone until she was born. I didnt find out until over half way though and We was still getting our head around it and she decided to make an early appearance.
I’m currently 36.3 and only a select few family and friends know. We’re waiting to drop it on social media once he’s born. My first two children I guess it was immediately.
We told close family around 8-10 weeks and friends and the world after we were 3 months in 
Close family at 16 weeks. Work friends at 6 weeks (work in Healthcare and needed workplace accomodarions). Close friends immediately!
I told my partner and close mates on the day I found out told his parents a week or two later announced it to everyone when I was 12 weeks now currently 29 weeks xx