Telling Family
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Oh lovely, it sounds like a lot of weight on your shoulders. But having recently had a baby, she may be way more open than usual to your news with all those motherly hormones around and the oxytocin from birth and baby bonding. Also…aside from all that, she is your mum. Like you say, she’s your best friend and I doubt there’s anything about the situation that will cause a negative reaction. This news might just be exactly what you all need to patch things and move forward. This is an incredibly special time for you all and it sounds like your family could use some good news…which is exactly what your baby is! 💕 Sending lots of love & congratulations on bubba 🫶🏻💕. My inbox is always open if you need or want to talk xx
hey im the same age as you and had a baby last year & i felt the same way about telling my mum due to timing as my little sister passed away, but once you get it out to your mum a huge weight will be lifted of your shoulders. Just catch her at the right time when its just you two and say it in the simplest way possible. i literally said ‘mum im 7 weeks pregnant’ 🤣❤️
Personally I would write her a letter with all the lovely things that you’ve said about her being your best friend and how much she’s done for you and how proud you are to be her daughter etc and write down everything you’ve always wanted to say about how incredible she is and then end it with something like 'and the best Mam’s become the best Nanna’s, your promotion is due June’25' and maybe get a personalised baby grow. Obviously I don’t know your family’s dynamics but it sounds like she’s an amazing lady who’s raised you to be as lovely and empathetic and caring and she will probably be so excited and it might be the good news everyone needs right now. This will hopefully be baby 3 for us, I’m married and we’re very settled and I was still so anxious to tell my parents! My 3 year old didn’t feel the same though and at the first opportunity screamed 'Mummy’s got a baby in her tummy' to my parents on repeat on FaceTime, I think they got the message very quickly 😂 x
Awh honestly girls all of these have made me well up 😩🩷 Thanks so much for the advice ! I think I’m gunna write her a little letter, I have already ordered a baby grow and I was planning on putting it on my baby brother when I change him. Honestly your kind words mean so much, it really shows we aren’t alone in this crazy little bubble we call pregnancy 😭🩷🩷
Just tell your mum☺️I told mine when I was 5wks but I mc at 8wks last month and my mum was a big help. I am pregnant again think about 4-5 weeks and I told my mum again and she was really nice about it and helps if I need to ask or talk to her about anything. That’s saying a lot as my mum and I don’t always see eye to eye but you’ll be fine. Just ease into it and then come out with it and ask her not to say anything until you’re ready x
Things always seem more daunting than what they are. Find a quiet time to sit and tell your Mum, she sounds like a lovely person so I’m sure she will be right the beside you. Good luck, remember this is lovely news not bad news xx