When did you announce your rainbow to family?

We told family straight away as wanted the support network incase we lost again. It helped massively. Xxx

I personally don’t think there is any perfect answer 🤍 my best advice is to follow your own intuition. Whatever you choose and feel comfortable is right!! I felt the same way about telling others after recurrent pregnancy loss. In the end I chose to tell my 2 best friends right away, because I knew they would support me no matter what and I wouldn’t have to manage their emotions. We told immediate family after our first trimester. Then publicly announced at 30 weeks 🤣 I wish you all the best!! And personally loved the little bubble we lived in for so much of our pregnancy.

Do what you feel is best for you ❤️ with my rainbow baby our parents knew straight away after my 7 week scan so I had support. I also told a couple of my closest friends especially as one is a midwife xx

I understand how you felt, me and my boyfriend felt the same way especially because it was so close after our son was born asleep..we waited until we basically couldn’t anymore, as I started to show, we told everyone on Mother’s Day, I was about 20weeks..I feel like if I wasn’t starting to show and feeling bad trying to hide it that I would have waited a bit longer honestly, but it did feel like a big relief after telling everyone and everyone was very supportive and thankfully very optimistic as well

I told my family immediately but I really wish I didn’t my sister kept reminding me not to get to happy until he was earth side

I miscarried my first at 13 weeks. I waited to tell people about my rainbow baby till week 20, when I started to show. But who and when you share the news is up to you! Whatever you're comfortable with. Wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy 💕

I would keep to myself for as long as possible but it is completely up to you. I also have a habit of telling certain people first over others because of their reactions. Do whatever feels right.

I personally think every baby deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated. There is no “safe” zone in pregnancy. Announce when you feel ready, but I’d challenge you to not hold off out of fear. You deserve the support and the baby should have a cheering squad! I told my family and close friends as soon as I saw the positive pregnancy test an they help redirect me when my mind wants to think the worst, they look out for me more than ever, and this little guy is already so loved and prayed for and I love that for him.

Just wanted to say, my son was born sleeping (full term) 3 weeks ago and this is such a lovely post to read and brings me hope! Wishing you lots of luck, joy and calm in this pregnancy. Do what feels right for you, but I can imagine everyone would love to support you ❤️ xx

@Marnie I’m very sorry to hear of your loss, I lost my son full term at 37weeks a little over a year ago..if you ever want to talk about anything I’m here ❤️❤️

I’m sorry for your loss, it’s such a tumultuous journey! Do what you think is best for you. It’s so hard to embrace your journey, let alone worry about others emotions. I’m sure you will tell them when you feel the time is right! We only told those closest to us after we got our screening results back at 12w.

@Marnie that’s so heartbreaking! Im so sorry for your loss and don’t lose hope! Blessings do come along again x

@Marnie it’s a terrible feeling, and I’m sorry you’ve had to experience it. Praying for your comfort. What is your son’s name?

My husband and I each told a friend we knew would support us early on in the pregnancy about 6-8 weeks ish (both had been through losses themselves and then gone on to have children). We had an early scan at 6 weeks and told our family at 12 weeks just before we had our 12 week scan so we could have their support. But earlier than 12 weeks I didn't feel comfortable having to navigate family and how they felt about the pregnancy. We announced to friends and extended family at around 14 weeks and then announced on social media once we'd told our closer knit people. There's pros and cons to both sides of telling people, you just have to do what's right for you and I found that I went back and forth a lot about when to tell people. In the end I felt like we had to do it in order to say no to fear and hold onto hope. Wishing you the best for your rainbow 🌈 💕

Thank you so much ladies 💙💙💙

We told family straight away as we need the support in case 😘

18-20 weeks. I waited for anatomy scan before everyone knew but our parents new a couple weeks before. They honestly loved how quick the pregnancy went after that.

Between 18 and 20 weeks for us, and for the exact same reasons as you. I wasn't comfortable but I'd started showing x

Honestly no right or wrong way to do it. I believe in making the decision based on the support you need. We lost our son unexpectedly aged 11 days old March this year. 4 months later I found out I was pregnant, at 3 weeks. We are all grieving but I told them so we could all support each other no matter the outcome of the 12 week scan. Also, future children were often topic of conversation so it was best they knew for sensitivity. I am now 22 weeks and praying our rainbow baby remains healthy xxx

Definitely as others have said, think about what you feel is right for you. Someone at work waited until 20 weeks to share their rainbow baby news (I think they told family after 12 weeks). We decided to tell family as soon as possible for support, not just for my sake but for my partner’s too. I shared the news with my manager at 8 weeks and then everyone else at 12 weeks. Everyone has been extremely supportive and understanding, especially on the anxiety a new pregnancy can bring on. We lost our son last year and now coming up to 20 weeks with our rainbow baby. @Caroline I also see we live in the same area, I’m around if you ever want to chat on here or over a cuppa.