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hi there, Gosh I told everybody the day the preg test was positive before my bloodwork even. I took 3 test in a row with all 3 of my kids and thought that was proof enough!! I was so excited I couldn't contain myself. I have also never experienced miscarriage though so I might feel differently on the time of telling if I had. I was so eager to share our joy, I didn't wait. I also thought if we did miscarriage my family and friends would have known anyways as we'd need support during the healing process. The easter Egg idea sounds priceless . Good luck.

hopeful and exited...congrats on your pregnancy, it's definitely a good sign that the u/s turned out positive. I am almost 31 weeks at present with my first baby. I had a blighted ovum a couple of years ago, but didn't know that I would have to end the pregnancy until I was almost 3 months....it was devistating (especially since I found out right before Christmas that it wan't going to be a viable pregnancy)! I couldn't contain myself since I was so excited to be pregnant at the time so I told all of my friends and family. Luckily, they were all there for me when I got the bad news (my hubby was especially understanding). There was nothing about it that was easy....which is why it took me two years to get up enough courage to try again. This time was much different. When I took the hpt and it came up positive, I started crying because I didn't want a repeat of last time - I immediately started thinking of all of the things that could go wrong. However, I lightened up a bit the first time I saw my little "jumping bean" on the u/s screen at around 8 weeks! I did tell my brother & sisters not too long after I took the hpt this time, but waited to tell my parents and several of my friends until I was 4 months along (it was one of their Christmas presents this past year)! Since you have already seen the u/s, I think your idea of making your announcement at Easter sounds perfect. I know how excited you are and hope all goes well for you and your baby.

Thank you both for your positive words. It makes me feel much more confident. I keep telling myself that anything could happen at any time during the pregnancy and so really what is the difference in announcing to close family now. I will indeed need their support whatever. I'm still going to try to wait until 14weeks to tell everyone else though as I live in a town that's the biggest rumour-mill of all time and don't need the whole world and his wife knowing all my private stuff! Anyway, it's great to have some interaction with other people. I really have been going crazy and worrying myself unnecessarily because of keeping it secret. I think I'll join the "November" discussion to keep myself sane. Thank you both and good luck with your pregnancies.

i had a missed miscarriage at 13 weeks 6 days in dec '05..i am pregnant again in my 8th week. i have not told my mother yet..and i have been very cautious with the ones i have told (very few)..i just don't want to have to explain, if things go wrong...i am hoping for the best! i guess it also depends on your history..if i were in your shoes i'd probably start to tell..easter would be a great present for all!! good luck kristin

Hi hopeful & excited ..... Congrats. I'm asian for us announcing to my immedited family was not an issue but not to friends. Asians consider announcing your pregnancy before 12 weeks a taboo. But being educated in the west I felt otherwise. So here's my view ... we annouced my last pregnancy to my family right after I got a positive hpt they all so excited & happy as we being wanting a baby for the longest time. Unfortunately I miscarried, what a killjoy for them. In my view, next time round when it happens for us we'll wait till it shows .. not so much of a taboo but to spare the killjoy & explainations but it all very personal. Take care. :) Hi Kristin - Wondering if you're the same person who answered my post ... congrats :) if your not the same Kristin Congrats too :) I'm so happy to hear that so many are pregnant can't wait to join all of you. God bless

Kristin, I'm so sorry to hear about your miscarriage last year. Do you mind me asking if the doctor was able to tell you when the fetus died? Had you already had any ultrasounds by then? I think this problem is my biggest worry but I'm trying to stay positive and busy!! I think I'm going to go ahead and tell my close family on Easter Day anyway - perhaps that will send messages to the 'bean' that it has to stay put!! Congrats on your new pregnancy and keep in touch. When's your due date?

We told everyone right away with the last pregnancy - it ended in miscarriage about a week and a half later - it was actually quite nice having the support of family and friends, rather than going it alone. This time we only told close family at first, and have been slowly telling close friends as the weeks progress and things look more hopeful. It's a personal decision, but if you have a good support system, it doesn't hurt to tell them sooner, as they will probably be supportive though both the bad and the good. (we just say "it's early days still..." so they'll know we are still cautious.)

I told everyone right away too, if something bad were to happen, your family and friends are there to support you. Also, the power of prayer works, have your friends and family pray for you. Thats what I did and do not regret it. Good luck and congrats to you

Thanks Daffy and miraclebaby for your words of encouragement and support. I'm still incredibly nervous about the whole thing but I can't tell whether it's coz I want to tell or I'm scared to! How confusing! Anyway, I'll let you all know how it went! BTW - Daffy I've left a question on the new November thread for you!