GTKY: Announcing

[rlpointer86]

Who knows your KU as of now? Our immediate families.

When did you/when will you tell: They pretty much found out right away because we went through secondary infertility, and were getting help.

Your Partner? We both already knew I was pregnant but on my test day it just confirmed it. I told him then we went back to sleep.

Your Family? We just told them.

Your other LOs(if applicable)? She's only 2 1/2 so she doesn't know what's happening. As we get farther along, we'll start talking to her about what's happening.

Close friend's? No one else knows yet.

The world? We will announce it to everyone after we are released from the RE via my blog.

Any cute plans for any of the announcement groups above? We have a picture taken of the three of us swinging that says "new swing needed March 2016"

[daystardreams]

Who knows your KU as of now?: I am 4 weeks and DH, my mom, dad, both sisters, brother, my BFF, and another close friend of mine is the list of who I've already told. DH has just told one co-worker.

When did you/when will you tell: We both told the day we found out. I guess I felt like the more people I told, the more real it makes the baby.

Your partner?: I was sitting on his chest at 4 am crying before the peestick was dry.

Your Family?: I just texted all my close family and two best friends the morning I found out. Extended family will find out after we see a heartbeat via a FB announcement. DH's family (they have a history of being blabber mouths and entirely insensitive to our situation) will find out in person after we see a heartbeat also.

Your other LOs(if applicable)? N/A

Close friend's? I only have one other close friend that I haven't told so I'll probably text her after the heartbeat also. Pretty much all of DH's friends work with him so he'll spread it by word of mouth when he feels confident. Everybody else will find out via Facebook.

The world? Facebook once we see that heartbeat!

Any cute plans for any of the announcement groups above?
I want to do something cute for Facebook but I haven't decided. Maybe the future baby guard dog thing or possibly the one that has pictures of DH and I when we were dating, marriage pics, and then one of us holding the ultrasound pic or something...I don't know. I'll think of something!

[michelleca]

Who knows your KU as of now?

When did you/when will you tell:

Your Partner? Not too long after! I tested on a Saturday morning and told him while we were making french toast

Your Family? Haven't yet. They're coming for a visit on the weekend of August 8th, so we'll tell then. I'm super close with them, and had to lie to them so we could tell them in person.

Your other LOs(if applicable)? He's not quite 2 so.. he doesn't get it.

Close friend's? I've already told one friend, but I'm dreading telling my closest friend. She's been trying for a year, and everyone around her is knocked up as it is.

The world? Meh. With DS we announced on facebook at around 20 weeks. I haven't thought that far ahead yet.

Any cute plans for any of the announcement groups above? For our parents, we're going to put DS in a "world's greatest brother" shirt. although we're planning on doing it at the same time in August when they're both around, we'll be seeing my ILs the weekend before and I'm no good at keeping secrets. We are planning on going to Canada's Wonderland, and I'm not sure I'll be able to keep it a secret there when I won't be getting on many rides.

[jewel441]

michelleca that is tough with your friend. Perhaps you can tell her via text or email so that she can process on her own, and not feel cornered, etc if you tell her in person.

[KK_8721]

Jul 20, 2015 10:12:21 GMT -5 jewel441 said:

michelleca that is tough with your friend. Perhaps you can tell her via text or email so that she can process on her own, and not feel cornered, etc if you tell her in person.

Agree. We went through 3 years of infertility, in that time plenty of friends got pregnant. While I'd always be happy for them, there is a part that's still sad for yourself. It's ok to feel that way, but she may have a hard time processing it in front of you. It's not to say she won't be happy for you.

[michelleca]

Jul 20, 2015 10:22:53 GMT -5 KK_8721 said:

Jul 20, 2015 10:12:21 GMT -5 jewel441 said:

michelleca that is tough with your friend. Perhaps you can tell her via text or email so that she can process on her own, and not feel cornered, etc if you tell her in person.

Agree. We went through 3 years of infertility, in that time plenty of friends got pregnant. While I'd always be happy for them, there is a part that's still sad for yourself. It's ok to feel that way, but she may have a hard time processing it in front of you. It's not to say she won't be happy for you.

Thanks girls. I was talking to this friend this morning, she just got back from a doctor's appointment. She asked if we were still trying and all I could say was yes. I know it's still early, but we share so much that I feel bad lying to her. 

[FunniBunni]

Who knows your KU as of now? DH, our families, a few close friends, and my old BMB

When did you/when will you tell:

Your Partner? After I stared at the peestick for what seemed like forever. Climbed back in bed with him and cried.

Your Family? The next day at DD2's 1st birthday. I had bought her a "Birthday Princess" shirt to ruin with her smash cake, and I painted "Big Sister" on the back. She opened it as her last present. It was so cool.

Your other LOs(if applicable)? Big kid found out at the party. DD2 is only 1, so she has no idea.

Close friend's? A couple were at the party. The ones who couldn't make it we called and texted.

Work? Nothing special planned, but I'm thinking around 20 weeks?

The world? FB announcement after 1st Tri. Just realized I have 2 work peeps on there. Ummmmmm I guess I'll just block that post and hope for the best.

Any cute plans for any of the announcement groups above? For the FB announcement, I'm thinking I dig arbe 'a idea of a scoreboard and a "tiebreaker due..." Since I have 2 of each. I have plenty of time to think.

[queenofjacks]

A little GKTY, because I am nosy and have a few minutes to spare before a meeting.

Who knows your KU as of now?
DH and our immediate families (my parents, my sis, bro, BIL and SIL to be and DH's mom)

When did you/when will you tell:

Your Partner?
Well I was home alone with DD when I found out but I called and told him immediately because I was shocked and panicking a little

Your Family?
My parents were already coming over for dinner that evening so we told them. I'm super close to my parents and I couldn't have kept the secret in if I wanted to.

Your other LOs(if applicable)?
Well technically DD was the first to know because she was in the bathroom with me, but since she's 13 mo old I don't think she quiet understood lol

Close friend's?
Haven't told any friends yet, we will probably start slowly telling them soon.

The world?
We will at least wait until after my first appointment on August 12th, but I'd like to wait until I'm at the end of the first trimester. DH hates keeping secrets and is dying to tell the world

Any cute plans for any of the announcement groups above?
DH is a huge Batman and comic book fan. So we are planning on getting a Batman outfit for DD and then a newborn Robin outfit and taking a picture with the caption:
"Every Batman needs a Robin"

[Missy0483]

Who knows you're KU as of now? DH and both of my previous BMB groups

When did you/when will you tell:

Your Partner? The day after I tested. His 30th birthday was that week and we went out to dinner. I told him "I have one more surprise for your birthday..."

Your Family? Haven't told yet. I had an u/s today, but it's early and no hb yet so my next one is next Monday so probably after then.

Your other LOs(if applicable)? DD is 18 months, she won't understand yet, but she knows.

Close friends? Probably after next week, if I don't at least have a beer, they'll know something is up!

The world? Maybe after first tri? Not sure yet. We usually announce early but with this being our last I'm not sure yet.

Any cute plans for any of the announcement groups above? I want a picture like this done (they are not us lol). I also made DD a Big Sister shirt to wear for our parents.