Pregnancy & Fertility Myth - Wait 3 Months Before You Tell - Deciding Who To Share The Pregnancy Wit
Pregnancy myth: 'Don't tell others you are pregnant until you have passed the 3 month mark' results in many couples being afraid to share the wonderful news of baby's beginnings.
Many parents wonder if they should tell others or keep it private...
just in case.
When you ask 'Should I tell?', or 'Is it too early to tell?', there is a sense that there is a right or wrong answer.
As a result, you may be afraid to make a decision just in case that is the 'wrong' thing to do.
Sharing News of The Pregnancy So instead of asking 'Is it too early to tell others that I am pregnant?', a more useful question is 'Who would I love to tell about the pregnancy?' But before you answer that...
decide on what kind of response you really want to receive when you share news of your new baby.
For example, would you love others to feel excitement, optimism and delight about the pregnancy? Would you love others to appreciate the significance and wonder of this precious time? Would you like to feel supported no matter what the outcome? Many people respond cautiously when told about the pregnancy before the 3 months has passed.
I recall comments such as 'its early yet', 'don't tell others' and an atmosphere of foreboding when presented with news of our pregnancy.
They were people who cared and wanted all to be well, but their fear cast a long shadow on what should have been a joyful sharing.
Choosing Who To Tell About The Pregnancy Once you are clear about what kind of response you want, you can go through your list of people and screen them based on their ability to respond with joy.
You will be doing all of you a favour.
Sometimes when couples go through this exercise, they realise that there is room in their lives for more positive, optimistic, empowering type of support as they embark on the journey of pregnancy, birth and parenting.
Know that you do deserve to feel empowering, genuine support from others.
It is available.
You might choose to join a pregnancy groups locally, attend inspired pregnancy teleseminars or even get coaching at this time.
You have many choices.
Set your intention to feel supported and allow yourself to share the news about your pregnancy with those who can celebrate fully this magical time with you.
Many parents wonder if they should tell others or keep it private...
just in case.
When you ask 'Should I tell?', or 'Is it too early to tell?', there is a sense that there is a right or wrong answer.
As a result, you may be afraid to make a decision just in case that is the 'wrong' thing to do.
Sharing News of The Pregnancy So instead of asking 'Is it too early to tell others that I am pregnant?', a more useful question is 'Who would I love to tell about the pregnancy?' But before you answer that...
decide on what kind of response you really want to receive when you share news of your new baby.
For example, would you love others to feel excitement, optimism and delight about the pregnancy? Would you love others to appreciate the significance and wonder of this precious time? Would you like to feel supported no matter what the outcome? Many people respond cautiously when told about the pregnancy before the 3 months has passed.
I recall comments such as 'its early yet', 'don't tell others' and an atmosphere of foreboding when presented with news of our pregnancy.
They were people who cared and wanted all to be well, but their fear cast a long shadow on what should have been a joyful sharing.
Choosing Who To Tell About The Pregnancy Once you are clear about what kind of response you want, you can go through your list of people and screen them based on their ability to respond with joy.
You will be doing all of you a favour.
Sometimes when couples go through this exercise, they realise that there is room in their lives for more positive, optimistic, empowering type of support as they embark on the journey of pregnancy, birth and parenting.
Know that you do deserve to feel empowering, genuine support from others.
It is available.
You might choose to join a pregnancy groups locally, attend inspired pregnancy teleseminars or even get coaching at this time.
You have many choices.
Set your intention to feel supported and allow yourself to share the news about your pregnancy with those who can celebrate fully this magical time with you.
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