tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post6322362578149858800..comments2023-11-05T03:59:59.761-08:00Comments on Life Upside Right: The FB effectKittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307287525232934683noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-25151463150880746322012-10-05T16:50:02.807-07:002012-10-05T16:50:02.807-07:00I never posted I was pg on FB, but I'm not gen...I never posted I was pg on FB, but I'm not generally a huge poster anyway. I did post after Alex's birth, and there were people that were shocked I was even pregnant. Next time (if I'm so luck) I'll probably post something, but in a nice way. I don't know how open you are about your struggles with the general public, but if you say something like "after thinking it would never happen for us, we'd like to announce we're expecting our miracle baby" or something like that. Something that shows a little of the backstory. So excited for you!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524692943966582775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-16048990829774012322012-10-03T10:54:48.942-07:002012-10-03T10:54:48.942-07:00First of all, YIPPEE!!!! 11 weeks OMG!!!
And yes...First of all, YIPPEE!!!! 11 weeks OMG!!!<br /><br />And yes, totally blame that bloat on baby!! <br /><br />Can you even imagine being a carefree fertile? I know we've all talked about this before, but IF makes us SO much more sensitive to these things. After all, we couldn't even post happy news on webmd without starting with "Trigs". I was afraid to tell my very bestest friend in the world that I was pg, as her IUI had just failed and I was so afraid to hurt her. I don't know if it stung at all, because when I did tell her she was so wonderfully happy for me she never let any hurt show. And I really think that's how the rest of the IF'ers will be when they hear your news. All of us who care about you are so thrilled, and know how very much you deserve this. <br /><br />So yes, scream from the rooftops if that's what you feel like doing. You earned this Kitty! No one has a right to fault you for spreading your long awaited, amazing news! <br /><br />Congratulations again!!!! xoxoxoxo Jen<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-91646505132247656572012-10-03T07:55:39.543-07:002012-10-03T07:55:39.543-07:00When I was in the throes of fertility treatments, ...When I was in the throes of fertility treatments, FB pg announcements hurt, but I didn't fault the poster for posting the announcement. Practicality wise, a FB announcement is a good way to tell family and friends that you don't regularly talk to or see maybe due to distance. I made Facebook announcements with both my pregnancies but my webmd/blogger friends knew about the pregnancies well in advance. I think if you are sensitive to let those who you know may be hurt by an announcement know ahead of time, you will minimize the hurt of "yet another FB pg announcement "Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00380678679042604862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-84539070754521731002012-10-03T06:57:36.281-07:002012-10-03T06:57:36.281-07:00We ended up doing a FB announcement, b/c C couldn&...We ended up doing a FB announcement, b/c C couldn't keep his mouth shut if he tried. <br /><br />We attempted to make it an honest representation - that after a long wait we were happy to announce that we were expecting twins. I very seriously considered outing ourselves with regard to our IF journey, but C's family is not very open minded with regard to that at all, so we didn't say anything about it. <br /><br />Some friends asked about the 'long wait' and I messaged them personally with a few details and found a few that were struggling quietly with IF as well. <br /><br />If it seems right, go for it. After all, you beat IF - that's worth telling, right!?!?!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876304376958575270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-14559206846404292482012-10-03T06:55:32.786-07:002012-10-03T06:55:32.786-07:00Kitty, it's your turn. You've been throug...Kitty, it's your turn. You've been through hell to get here. Talk about it as you wish. It's a very special time in your life.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193871208271881735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-81021182890093436812012-10-02T19:48:18.009-07:002012-10-02T19:48:18.009-07:00Kitty, this is something I struggled with as well....Kitty, this is something I struggled with as well. I never made an official announcement on fb but I did post when I found out Ellie was a girl. Then I got several responses that people didn't even know I was pregnant. It's really up to you and what you feel comfortable doing. <br />I'm glad to hear you are doing so well!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778254899343897153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-8141172600871091412012-10-02T17:41:58.776-07:002012-10-02T17:41:58.776-07:00I think you should post something at least. I kno...I think you should post something at least. I know that both times we waited till around 11 weeks to announce it because we were just so excited. Maybe wait until your "big" ultrasound to announce the baby and the sex??Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944385851042247034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-55934082072365458642012-10-02T14:47:50.054-07:002012-10-02T14:47:50.054-07:00I always thought the same thing. I waited until i...I always thought the same thing. I waited until in knew Charlotte was a girl before I announced it on FB and I made sure my FB message stated everything we had been though without pushing it in everyones faces. It took me two weeks to figure out what to post! Good luck! Do I Have to Be a D.I.N.K.?https://www.blogger.com/profile/13930605269034903186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-76299528396054900232012-10-02T14:29:20.630-07:002012-10-02T14:29:20.630-07:00I never posted a facebook announcement. I did post...I never posted a facebook announcement. I did post a picture of A shortly after he was born. Everyone was like " Hey CJ--is that your baby?" or at least everyone I do not talk to on a regular basis.<br /><br />I thought that was more fun.<br /><br />I still dislike the FB announcements and the ultrasound photos, but now that I am miraculously pregnant from having sex (ha!), I can get why people do post such good news. I was so friggin excited with my BFP, I wanted to announce it to the whole world.<br />My Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232402432779260397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051943214739916555.post-71491846135143037652012-10-02T12:47:56.825-07:002012-10-02T12:47:56.825-07:00Damn, social media is so good, yet so bad. This i...Damn, social media is so good, yet so bad. This is really a personal choice, but just remember you are never going to make everyone happy, so if it feels right, I say go for it. Anyone that knows your history will be over the moon happy for you! I don't think I made an official pregnancy announcement on FB, b/c like you, I knew I had friends that this would hurt to see. Most of those friends were you guys from the WebMD boards... and like you said, most said friends already knew I was pregnant b/c the boards were much more active then. I'm pretty sure word got out by people posting on my wall or seeing pictures, etc. If you still feel uncomfortable making a big announcement to everyone, I know I tried to let the people I thought may hurt them know first when I was ready to announce, that maybe hearing it from you personally will take the sting off, I don't know, it's such a hard situation. But this is the most fabulous news I have head in a long time, and I am shouting from the rooftops for you!!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373012247279262672noreply@blogger.com