https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 03:44:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2176020 Tue, 12 May 2015 15:55:03 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2176020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: Totally agree...</p> <p>I think no matter what day it is, for those who are struggling, seeing an announcement on social media is hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2176019 Tue, 12 May 2015 15:54:30 +0000 Reese 2176019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a great time to announce but I understand that it could be hard to see for those struggling with IF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2176017 Tue, 12 May 2015 15:50:12 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2176017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's as good a day as any. Unfortunately announcements will always be hard for those struggling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2175997 Tue, 12 May 2015 15:34:10 +0000 mediagirl 2175997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Someone I know from high school did and I was so happy for her announcement! I think it's wonderful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2175989 Tue, 12 May 2015 15:32:15 +0000 kristinleigh 2175989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We announced to my husband's family on Mother's Day (we told my family a few days prior). I'm only 5 weeks so obviously no social media yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173824 Mon, 11 May 2015 07:37:08 +0000 Peasinapod 2173824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought I'd see some announcements and didn't. While in general I don't think there's anything wrong with announcing it on Mother's Day I can definitely see that it might hurt those who are having trouble ttc. </p> <p>Also I 100% have different reactions to the same type of posts from different ppl. Certain ppl just come off attention grabby to me. So I'm more likely to roll my eyes at something they post vs someone who doesn't over share and announces the happy news! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173810 Mon, 11 May 2015 07:20:42 +0000 catomd00 2173810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think people can and should announce whenever they would like. We aren't into public announcements but I would have been 13 weeks with our cp and we planned to announce to our families on Mother's Day (af showed up a week early instead - so kind!) but I saw a few announcements yesterday and was happu for those people. They didn't sting any more than any other day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173764 Mon, 11 May 2015 03:02:44 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2173764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's as good a day as ever. I saw 2 announcements and thought it was really sweet and special that they can announce on Mother's Day.</p> <p>Eta: I did think about my friend that's having a tough time TTC her first. It must be an exceptionally hard day for those struggling :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173760 Mon, 11 May 2015 02:24:48 +0000 Crystal 2173760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: thanks. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173736 Sun, 10 May 2015 22:41:21 +0000 mrscobee 2173736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: I guess the reason I'm in the minority too is I just frankly don't understand the need to "announce" when the average person has like 500 friends, at least half of whom they never talk to. Why contribute to some long lost acquaintance's struggle? But I get I may view the issue differently than most and not offended just might roll my eyes too!! It seems a little special snowflake mother to me, although the nature of social media in general is 90% selfish! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173733 Sun, 10 May 2015 22:35:29 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2173733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crystal: sorry you have to avoid. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173729 Sun, 10 May 2015 22:26:07 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2173729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: like I said, I get im in the minority and that it has much to do with the who. *shrugs*</p> <p>Eta unfortunately this is sort of a person I can't avoid- her fb post will come up IRL. I responded to you personally because I think you think it bothers me more than it does. I just wondered if it was just DH &amp; me who would think negatively and I guess it mostly is, and that's ok because we're not the type to cause waves over it! Whew that was way too long!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173726 Sun, 10 May 2015 22:24:35 +0000 Crystal 2173726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I prefer it today... It's hard anytime you hear an announcement when you're struggling. Today, at least those of us having a hard time know to avoid social media. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173723 Sun, 10 May 2015 22:18:38 +0000 SupernovaJ 2173723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i think it's a great day to announce. that person who announces could have struggled with multiple losses already and is thrilled to finally be able to announce. you just never know anyone's story! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173708 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:44:49 +0000 Andrea 2173708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It seems like an appropriate day to announce to me. There are people struggling on a daily basis whether you are aware of it or not. It's unfortunate that such a happy annoucement could make someone else sad, but that can happen on any day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173702 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:40:41 +0000 loveisstrange 2173702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: "Offended" was maybe poor word choice on my part.... but that doesn't really change my point. It sounds like a bad case of bitch eating crackers to me. </p> <p>Maybe just hide her from your newsfeed if she annoys you this much? That's what I do. I have a friend who chose to spend Mother's Day posting articles about how parenting stuff other than how she parents causes permanent damage to kids.... ummmm, no bitch. Hidden. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173701 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:38:46 +0000 mrsjyw 2173701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a great day to announce! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day/page/2#post-2173693 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:27:41 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2173693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: lol I'm glad it's not just me!</p> <p>@mamimami: nah, it's clear I'm in the minority, and as I mentioned before I've realized it has much to do with the specific person! I think you're good!</p> <p>@loveisstrange: I'm not offended! I roll my eyes at lots of stuff I don't necessarily find offensive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173692 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:27:26 +0000 jaguar 2173692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think lucky them. ;)</p> <p>That said, I had a few surprise announcements today that I wasn't expecting, and that really hurt. But it's not about me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173690 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:24:07 +0000 mamimami 2173690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I shouldn't have posted anything about Mother's Day today? To avoid bothering people? I don't really see the difference between that and making an announcement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173685 Sun, 10 May 2015 21:18:37 +0000 catlady 2173685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's perfectly fine. This is a good day to avoid social media if you know it might trigger something negative. I lost my mom a few years ago so I know what it's like to see all the happy posts on Mother's Day and get upset. But I can't ask people not to celebrate simply because it hurts me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173672 Sun, 10 May 2015 20:57:42 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 2173672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am totally fine with it and think its cute. I mean, if we were to always make sure to only think of those struggling, we would never announce because it hurts knowing somebody else has what you so desperately want. They are happy and excited, as they should be. I sympathize with women who are struggling, I really do. And I always take the time to mention them when I am wishing everyone else a Happy Mothers Day. But I don't see a problem with announcing a new pregnancy on Mothers Day. I mean, should we not post pictures of our already born children for the same reason? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173671 Sun, 10 May 2015 20:55:07 +0000 cat620 2173671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a problem with it. Seems like a good holiday to announce being a mother. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173669 Sun, 10 May 2015 20:52:03 +0000 Smurfette 2173669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never given it a thought that it would be anything but great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173665 Sun, 10 May 2015 20:44:50 +0000 regberadaisy 2173665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a appropriate day to announce a pregnancy. As is any other day! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173664 Sun, 10 May 2015 20:41:48 +0000 loveisstrange 2173664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's fine? I think it's a little strange to be offended about someone announcing their pregnancy, unless they're doing it at your baby shower or a funeral or somewhere really inappropriate.... like when people get engaged at weddings.</p> <p>Mother's Day seems pretty appropriate to me, personally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173663 Sun, 10 May 2015 20:39:16 +0000 WinterBee 2173663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have FB so it's not an option for me, but I would love to announce on Mother's Day. Seems like a great day to announce to family good news. Although, I'll take any day now haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173576 Sun, 10 May 2015 18:11:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 2173576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Doesn't bother me, although I can see how it's a little "I'm the most special mother" for some. But I also am 100% guilty of having different reactions to different people doing the same thing and would roll my eyes for one person and just smile for another. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173565 Sun, 10 May 2015 17:51:20 +0000 simplyfelicity 2173565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: I understand. I have been in a similar position. It's unfortunate when people expect something of you that they aren't willing to do themselves. :bummed: Congratulations on your pregnancy! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-think-of-people-announcing-pregnancy-on-mothers-day#post-2173562 Sun, 10 May 2015 17:45:17 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2173562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: Sorry if my op was misleading- we are actually expecting #2 in October! I just know there are quite a few struggling with not having their moms or infertility or just life not being right for babies on fb this year. I started seeing IF posts for the first time on IF awareness week. We did have to try for awhile but not quite IF level of time. I guess I'm annoyed because I was asked to walk on eggshells with her but this is her 2nd in 2 years and she sure isn't caring about anyone who may still be aching for a lo. I thought about it and if it was my sister or another friend/cousin/etc I'd have reacted differently, which is a little petty, I know! </p>