Advice from Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin.
My first pregnancy has been 10 years in the making due to infertility. I would like to tell some specific friends the news before I announce it in general on social media.
I am hesitant to just share the news with no lead-in, since one friend was somewhat taken aback when I completely sprung it on her. My husband thinks I should just text people with “I’m pregnant!” and call it a day, or wait until the public announcement -- and then if these friends are offended that I didn’t tell them directly, at least I tried.
But if you think they do, she suggests you call them and before they get a chance to launch into their own lives or assume any misfortune, say, “I have good news!” and then proceed. This will also spare them wondering how you are feeling -- since it seems they would not think to otherwise ask.My husband and I love to throw dinner parties, but often our guests stay late into the evening.
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