When to announce anxiety!?

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I just came back from my first big OB appointment and my doctor moved up my due date from from December 28th back to my original date of December 19th. That means I am now 12 weeks 3 days!!! The problem is that with having a prior miscarriage back in February I am scared to make any kind of public announcement in case something happens. I feel like I'm living in fear of the "what if". Do you think it's an okay time to make an announcement. My parents and close friends know but nobody else. I'd like your ladies input on what I should do and also when did you guys announce your pregnancy?

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Social media announcements aren't madatory at 12 weeks.  If you aren't comfortable yet, don't do it.  Wait until you feel the time is right!  Don't feel pressure just because announcing at 12/13 is the thing to do.  I'm 14 weeks and haven't made a peep on social media.  I had two previous miscarriages.  My closest family knows and that's who is important to me.  I'm waiting til I'm good & ready!

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If you've seen or heard a heartbeat at this point, it's very unlikely you'd lose it and I think you'd be safe to announce. But do it whenever you feel comfortable :)

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I wanted to wait my significant other however would not wait to make the announcement we to everyone at 6 weeks!

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I told my family at week 9. Told people I work with at week 11 and at week 12 and 5 days told our friends at my SO birthday party And put it on FB right after.

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Try to be positive but at the same time, no one said you're required to announce on Facebook if it will cause you more stress or anxiety. I didn't announce until after my 20 week scan with my daughter because of two miscarriages. It's about what's comfortable for you.

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We announced at 9. I'm 13 now. After you see the heartbeat the risk goes down substantially and after 12 weeks the risk is as much as at any other point in time after that.

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Im in the same boat. I'm currently due dec. 20, I have an ultrasound on the 18th, so we are going to tell family Father's Day weekend.

I think I'm starting to show, so it's perfect timing to tell people. But I want to make sure everything is 100% ok with baby before saying anything. I regret telling people way too early last time, but my cycle and dates were screwed up.

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Try not to stress about it. If you feel comfortable announcing now, go for it!!! If telling the world is stressing you out, wait it out!!!! I told my hubby I wanted to wait until 2nd trimester to announce. After our ultrasound at 12 +5, I felt comfortable sharing our news. I figured we were close enough and I wasn't worried about it anymore.

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I announced at 5 weeks. It's what makes you feel comfortable but if you're always living in the WHAT IF you're not enjoying the moment. I thought if it happens it happens I'm never given nothing I can't handle. Another thing my social media is ONLY filled with people who I know will pray for me so that also let me be comfortable with sharing there sooo soon.

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Girl, announce already! You're in the clear as far as clear goes. Just enjoy the support of friends!

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