Telling Family and Friends
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When you find out you're pregnant you may wonder when and how you should break the news to family and friends. Should you tell them immediately or wait awhile, just to be sure? The feelings of when and even how to tell other people can vary from one woman to another. Some women can't wait to share their wonderful news while others want to take some time to savor the news before they let the world it on it.
In the past the standard rule of thumb was to wait until the first trimester had passed before letting other people know of your impending motherhood. The reason behind this was very practical. The risk for a miscarriage is highest during the first trimester and many people felt that it was simply easier and better all around to wait until the first trimester had passed before telling others. In the event that the pregnancy did end, there would be no need to then go back and tell family and friends that there would be no baby after all.
Today women tend to approach this matter differently. Some women want to share their good news as soon as possible and feel that in the event that the pregnancy ends they would like to share the joys as well as the sorrows with those closest to them.
Regardless of when you decide to make the big announcement, it is certainly going to be good news so it is a good idea to plan it carefully. There are many different ways that you can creatively announce your pregnancy. The exact way in which you make the pregnancy announcement is likely to vary based on your relationship with the other people. For example, you may choose to tell the prospective grandparents in a much different way than your best friends or even other extended family members.
One of the most popular ways to tell family and friends that you are expecting a baby is to simply say it with a picture. If you have already had your first ultrasound then this can be a great way to share the news. It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words and in this instance that saying could not ring more true.
Another great method for telling family members that there will be a new leaf on the family tree is to give them an updated family tree with a blank waiting to be completed upon the birth of your bundle of joy. You can easily download blank family tree forms online and then complete the appropriate information.
Of course, another way to say it would be to simply let your wardrobe say it for you. There are many different t-shirts now that have cute sayings announcing the good news. Purchase a shirt in advance with your favorite saying and then wear it to a family get together or an outing with your friends. Once everyone gets a look at your shirt, you won't need to say anything other than to welcome their congratulations.
If you are a techie you might also think about joining the latest way to keep family and friends updated on exciting events in your life by either updating or creating a website and then making the announcement online. This is also a good way to keep family and friends updated about your pregnancy as it progresses, especially if you live some distance away from those closest to you.
Regardless of how you choose to share your wonderful news with family and friends be sure to relax and enjoy the moment.
