Got a bfp today, need help?

With our first we waited until i was about 16 weeks. with the second we told everyone right away but I really really wish we would have waited longer with the second. Telling everyone so soon makes the pregnancy last forever and it is true that there is a higher risk of miscarriage in the first trimester. If you cant agree why not agree to disagree and split the difference between the time the doc confirms it and the time you hit your 2nd trimester?

Congrats on your bundle!!

We told my parents and siblings right away, along with most of his family. We also told my grandparents. I waited until after my sister's wedding to tell the rest of my family because I didn't want to steal her thunder of the day. Most of my friends found out between the two dates which was between like 7 and 10 weeks. I would say tell them when you are both comfortable. People wait until they are past 12 weeks because of the reduced risk of miscarriage, but at the same time, I would have enjoyed having my family there for support if I had to go through a difficult time like that. It can also make your pregnancy seem longer, but mine still is flying by! Congrats on the baby and good luck telling everyone!

My husband and I told our immediate family 6 weeks, but that was only because we were 1 week from our wedding and didn't want any questions about why I wasn't drinking. We waited until 12 weeks to tell everyone else. It is really a personal preference. People like to wait the 12 weeks because then they are "out of the woods", but if something was to go wrong, wouldn't you want the support of your family? You can't just call up your family in tears and say you were pregnant but something happened. I would tell your parents, but tell them to keep it quiet, at least that way you have someone (aside from DH) to lean on if you need them, not just in bad scenarios, but just when you get emotional, confused, excited, etc. Congratulations & Good Luck!

Most people wait until the 12th week because most miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks.So your hubby has a point. I didn't tell anyone until I was almost 12 weeks because after your 12th week the risk of miscarriage goes down to like 5% or less.

i think you can tell close family friends straight away! if something bad happens, wouldn't you rather the people close to you knowing about it so they can support you.

I have 4 kids and was so excited that i always told everyone straight away!

the only negative i see from telling people early is that it makes the pregnancy seem very long and towards the end people are always saying "haven't you had it yet? it seems like you've been pregnant for ever!"

Congratulations!

i was so excited when I found out (at 11 days) i called everyone and told them. my sister however waited til she was 3 months along bc she was scared. up to you and your comfort level