Telling parents and close family

[Bluebird94]

Hi everyone, I’ve just found out I’m pregnant (currently only 5 weeks). It is my first pregnancy and I’m really nervous! I’m finding the whole thing quite an anxious time and currently only my husband and a close friend know. I’m desperate to tell my parents but also terrified of knowing when the right time is to tell them. My husband suggested 6 weeks but I’m worried the response will be you’re still really early , which I’m not sure will help the existing anxiety!

Any help, previous experience, reassurance etc gratefully received ❤️

[SRA8]

Are your parents the people you'd go to I'd anything negative happened? If so tell them so they can experience the joy and help you with your anxiety. I told my family as soon as I could face to face. In my first pregnancy I told my sister the day I took the test.

If telling them will make your anxietworse hold off til you feel ready

[BlessednFavoured]

Hello Bluebird94,

As you know, there is no right or wrong time. This journey is completely personal. I get the anxiety but do all you can to protect your peace.

A few months ago, my husband and I were in the exact position. We told our parents when we were 4 weeks. They were elated and their excitement has been evident without. Their positivity, prayers and compassion has been uplifting.

Do what feels right to the both of you. Wishing you all the best on your journey.

[Bluebird94 in reply to BlessednFavoured]

Thank you for your response ! It gives me reassurance knowing others told parents when they were early too 🙂

[CatMum2019]

Only you will know when the right time is. I completely relate to the anxiety, it was all I ever dreamed of but when I got that positive suddenly I felt quite anxious however it passed within a couple of weeks. If it will help then tell them if telling them will make the anxiety worse then hold off.We didn't tell our parents until we had had the 12 week scan as that's what my partner wanted. My mum was disappointed that we had held off so long. However, she also wasn't too happy when my SIL told everyone at 5 weeks, so I felt like you just can't win.

Good luck with your decision I hope whichever you choose works out well.