Rainbow announcement?

Question

Hello people. I need some advice. But first let me give you a quick breakdown of what's going on.

I have a 5 year old son. My husband and I were expecting a baby last year. We did an announcement on Facebook of my son holding up a sign saying "Every superhero needs a sidekick." And it said our due date on there. On December 23rd we announced in Facebook that we were on our way to find out the sex of the baby. However, we discovered that there was no heartbeat. We went through Christmas for my son and on the 26th I was induced and delivered the baby. It was a horrible experience.  I had to then tell everyone what happened because I had people messaging me on Christmas Day, the day we planned on doing a reveal, asking me when we were going to announce what we were having. Anyway. I'm 12 weeks pregnant now. We have only told a few friends and family. I don't know if I want to do another Facebook announcement or not. I have distant friends and family that I never see but we keep up with each other on Facebook. What do I do?

Also has anyone done an announcement after a miscarriage? Can I see your announcement of you have?

Answer

First off, I am so sorry for your loss :( we went through an extremely similar situation-we had just found out we were having a baby boy in December and about a week after the ultrasound I stopped feeling him move. We went to the ER and found out his heart had stopped and I had to be induced-I delivered our baby Beau on December 21st and it was absolutely the hardest thing we have ever been through. I just want to say, you're not alone ❤️ we are currently 22 weeks along and we did an announcement at 16 weeks with the help of a wonderful photographer who 'got' how important it was for us to honor Beau and our current pregnancy. Here is our photo-I hope you find a wonderful way to announce your baby, and for a happy and healthy pregnancy!

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Our son was stillborn last September at 36 weeks.I couldn't believe some of the comments I got when I shared the news on Facebook. Super upsetting. We are now 29 weeks pregnant with our daughter and I still haven't posted anything on Facebook. I can't handle anyone implying this baby will replace her brother or that a new baby will help me "get over" losing him. Just my way of protecting myself :-\

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So sorry for your loss. I have had two MC's and noiving children. I have currently told immediate family and close friends... Those that I would lean on for support of anything happened. I am currently 11+4 with twins. I haven't told anyone yet it's twins besides my mom and stepdad. I am going to tell immediate famy this wknd at 12 weeks, close friends next week. I am waiting to tell FB till 15 weeks, the end of August before I go back to work. I'm a teacher. Our job is very strenuous, esp the beginning of the year setting up our rooms. It's what you and your hubby are comfy with. There's no right or wrong answer here.

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So sorry for your loss. Maybe you could make a private page for your close friends and family on fb. That way you are just sharing the news with them until you feel comfortable to share with everyone. We just found out today we are expecting after a mmc at 12 weeks in March. I'm to nervous to even tell our parents. 😕

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