Should I really wait til I'm 12 weeks before announcing my pregnancy?

I would at least wait until you detect a heartbeat before publicly announcing if you can't wait. Miscarriage rates drop after a detectable heartbeat. For me, that was at 8 weeks. In my previous pregnancy, I found out at 7 weeks that I would miscarry. I ended up having an empty gestational sac, which led to me having to abort. It was very distressing and my friends' sympathies were sweet but also made it hard for me to move on faster. For this current pregnancy, I only told our families and a couple of close friends. Started telling more people as they began to notice my bump and frequent peeing and stuff, so ppl ended up knowing more quietly and naturally. I think I like it more this way!

I didn't get to wait until 12 weeks to tell everyone because I only found out I was pregnant when I was about 15 weeks pregnant... lol But the reason why it's such a "pantang" to tell everyone before your 1st trismester is up because the chances of miscarriage is higher. By the time you enter 2nd trismeter, you're considered more "stable". If I had my way, I'd tell my closest family members and friends (especially at least 1 or 2 colleagues) so that they can at least look out for me and "cover me" whenever I need them to. Once I'm in 2nd trismester, then I'll announce it maybe via Facebook.

You know why people wait till after 12 wks? That's when the pregnancy is stable and chances of miscarriage is decreased. You wouldn't want to disappoint others, right? Plus, *touchwood* if the pregnancy doesn't go well, you will feel hurt and maybe double or triple hurt if people keep asking about it. However, if they are your very close friends and family, you may share with them since they will share your happiness and stand by you to support you always.

The reason why most women wait to announce their pregnancy is because the risk of miscarriage is highest in the first trimester. It is extremely painful for the couple if they have announced it to everyone only to lose the baby, which is why women choose to wait until after 12 weeks (the first trimester) to announce the good news. Of course, if you can't wait, go ahead! I would only tell my family and close friends first, though.

Yes, because the risks of miscarriage drops after that. I personally waited but I did tell my reporting boss and told her to keep a secret. Reason is I just wanted to be responsible that my work could be prone to errors and I may feel unwell during the period. My female colleagues however saw thru it, because I developed an appetite that was similar to a horse -_- not to mention the fatigue

Depend. I have a shot gun marriage although gynae say wait till 12 weeks later than announce but everyone know as i need to prepare to get married also. Do note, i have friends announcing at same time as me but went quiet after that. (Sorry to say that but baby is gone.) After i give birth, 1 year later than she announce her newborn. So some people prefer to announce when baby is more stable.

You can tell anyone when ever your ready. Just know I did that also an telling everyone I lost the baby an hearing them say there sorry 100 times was harder then loosing it. Not saying your ganna loose it an I knock on wood for even saying it I pray that doesn't happen to you but it dose happen. An it's hard enough without people reminding you every few days that it did

I will tell my close friends, family and those who I work closely with. Often, moms choose to not reveal this good news before 12 weeks as the probability of miscarriage is the highest in the 1st trimester. However, I will choose to tell those who I work with so that they can be more careful when dealing with me.

Congratulations! i am sure you are very excited to share the good news. Personally I did tell a handful of close friends, my family and immediate manager before baby is 12 weeks. As for the rest of the people... I only share the news after the gender is confirmed during the detailed scan (about 5 months).

I wanted to hold off announcing my current pregnancy but since I was really tired and sleepy all the time and need help from others, I had to tell earlier on. I managed to keep my second pregnancy until 6th month because I didn't show and had no morning sickness.