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With my first pregnacy I told my parents the day I got it confirmed by the doctor because I was still living with them and they took it a lot better then I thought and my husband (but boyfriend at the time) told his parents the next day and then we told everyone else after we told them... With my second pregnacy we didn't get a chance to tell any one since it ended in a missed miscarriage... Now with my current pregnacy we have just told my parents and sister and brother in law and we are waiting till after October 1st to tell every one else since my second pregnacy end badly.... I guess it just really up to you in when you feel it right to tell people

My mom knew before my husband because I had her squinting at tests with me. She'd been by my side the whole time we were actively trying, and was praying for our BFP. When I finally, finally got a faint line after 5 years, she was the first one to see it. Hubby and I waited until the Friday after my BFP to tell my dad when I was only 4 weeks along. We bought some baby sock and put the digital test in a gift bag for him to open. He was incredibly confused by the socks, but when he got to the test, he just yelled "Oh, I'm gonna be a grandpa".

My opinion is to tell some close friends and your family asap. They may notice changes in you, and you won't want to have to tell them you're pregnant just because you're sick all of the time or can't have a drink with dinner. If something goes wrong, you will need your family to lean on, and you'll be happy you told them early.

It's generally safe to tell others when you hear the heart beat! Good luck!

With my first, I told my Mom (my Dad had passed 3yrs prior) the day before Easter Sunday. I was visiting her on Good Friday and crying over stupid sh*t and she asked if I was pregnant. I had assumed I wasnt becuz I was on BC and took it faithfully, anyways, convinced I wasnt, I bought a test the next day while grocery shopping. Got home and peed on it, instant dark BFP. Once the shock wore off and I stopped pacing and saying OMG, OMG, I called her to let her know. Also told my BFF. I was about 6wks at that time. We told the inlaws at 12wks and all other fam/friends.
For my second, I told the TTC world on here, my BFF, hubs and our son. The inlaws, extended family and friends were told at 12wks (my Mom had passed 10yrs prior).
I wanted to tell my Mom/closest friends early becuz they would be the ones to get me through the hard times should something bad happen. Imo, everyone else wouldve annoyed me with their pity and "are u ok?" questions. Thats what worked for me.