Is it too early to tell people when I'm 11 weeks pregnant?

Question

I have a wedding to attend tomorrow and the following weekend. I have only told a few close friends and my parents. I know it's recommended to wait until 13 weeks but I don't think I will be able to keep the secret.

Answer 1

It's not too soon to tell.  Does everything check out with the doctor?  Then tell away.  Personally I wouldn't break the news at a friends wedding.  That day is supposed to be about the bride and groom.  Tell your friends in an email or call.

Answer 2

This really is a personal call. With my first pregnancy I told my family as soon as I found out. I figured that if I miscarried they would be the ones there to support me. If you want to tell people, go for it. It is such an exciting time. Good luck.

Answer 3

i think you'll be fine to tell everyone at 11 weeks. it's only 2 weeks shorter than your supposed to. so go ahead. i know that when i am prego, i won't be able to keep it to myself but i know i'll have to. well congrats by the way!

Answer 4

I told everyone the day I found out!  I probably wouldnt spill the beans at the wedding b/c you dont wanna take the focus off of the bride and grooms big day!  Wait till after the weddings are over to tell other ppl!

Answer 5

I would tell everyone when you are ready to tell them.  I don't think it hurts to tell people as soon as you find out.  I don't think there is any reason to wait until 13 weeks, it is just that some people wait to get past their first trimester to tell people because miscarriages often happen in the first trimester.  It is better for some to make sure that there won't be any problems so that they don't get everyone's hopes up.  I wouldn't be able to keep it in that long, and I commend you for that.  I will be telling everyone a lot sooner than that.   Congrats!

Answer 6

I couldn't help myself everyone I came in contact with knew THE DAY WE FOUND OUT. I was 4 1/2 weeks. Tell them when you ready.

Answer 7

I always wait until 12 week scan just to know 1 or 2!

Answer 8

If you told a few close friends, it's not that much of a secret, anyway.

The question is whether you would want people to know if, God forbid, something went wrong with the pregnancy.  In our case, my thinking was we would want the support of our friends and family, no matter what.  If there was a miscarriage, for example, we wouldn't want to suffer in silence.  Fortunately, there was no trouble.

Answer 9

Its personal you decide. Some people like to wait till after 3 months i couldn't I told after 4 weeks!!

Answer 10

whats the harm in telling all your folks the BIG NEWS? Go ahead and let it fly! Good luck and Congrats

Answer 11

i told everyone, the day i found out at 5 weeks x x

Answer 12

I would have bust if I tried to keep that in that long!! I told everyone I know as soon as I found out!!

In my opinion scream it from the roof top ( not literally you might get hurt!!))!! It is exciting and you should tell the world!!

Congratulations!!!

Answer 13

That's a decision entirely your own.  At 11 weeks, you are close enough to 13 weeks...so if you wanted to tell people, I would say go ahead.  Remember, you will be at a wedding, so just be sure that your announcement does not draw the spotlight from the bride and groom.  They may not appreciate others taking the attention from them on their special day.

As for me, at 6 weeks, I only told my mother and immediate co-workers (because I don't want people wondering why I am running off to the doctors so often--I am in a very small office).  I am not announcing to my in-laws until after my OB appointment next week.  I probably won't announce it for general consumption probably until my 12 or 13 weeks.  But that is what works for me.

Congratulations, and wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy!

Answer 14

no i don't think it is too early.

i ignore the 13 week rule. i think its better to tell every one when it happens. that way you can share your excitement and hear other women's experiences about pregnancy. especially if it's your first. that way you'll know what to expect and so on.

id rather tell people than have it bottled up inside of me.

Answer 15

I know it's really hard to keep it a secret.

I told everyone at 6 weeks.  

Answer 16

I say go for it!!! Ya know, I am 25 weeks and I was soooo scared to tell anyone. BUT, there are 2 ways to look at this. 1. You tell everyone & GOD FORBID, you have a miscarriage......well, the positive side is you won't suffer/grieve alone. Others will know of your loss and be able to support you. how can that be a bad thing?  2. You don't tell others and you miscarry....you are sad/depressed/greiving alone and ppl wonder what the hecks wrong. I told ppl, and things worked out. One of my friends got preg. a week after me and lost her baby. It helped her so much to have our support and we understood why she was grumpy. ANYWAY.....you enjoy this exciting time, b/c it is awesome. Tell the world I say....I mean, really, it only happens for 9 short months of our entire life!!! Get ready for everyone to tell you their stories. It's a fun time! Get your rest and love your belly! Congrats!!!!

Answer 17

I tell everyone right away.. I CAN'T keep that a secret.. It is a very exciting time in your life, shout it out!