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WWYD? Announcement
So God willing that we don't have any more scares with the pregnancy and everything progresses well, we want to tell our extended families the news at the end of the first trimester ( we told our immediate families a few weeks ago).
Now here's the problem: the end of first trimester falls right at the same time when we will be travelling ( short road trip) to see some of DH's family, where I know someone else in his family is going to be making an announcement as well ( engagement related). DH is very antsy about telling his family as soon as we cross into the 2nd trimester, but I don't want to steal anyone's else's thunder either.
In reality, it's DH's family anway, so he is the one that is really excited about telling them, and it wouldn't make that much difference to me when it happens exactly. Should we tell that weekend when we will be able to see that family in person that we normally don't see that often or should we wait for another time over the phone so it doesn't coincide with the other news?
Re: WWYD? Announcement
I think I would tell them while you are there. It would probably mean more to them that way.
Perhaps let the others make their announcement and get their congratulations first and tell the family the next day?
I don't have experience in this area but I think I would rather tell in person if you could but there are so many creative ways to tell them otherwise. Would the other couple with happy news be ticked to share the spotlight and end up freaking out? I'm along the lines of the more the merrier but some people aren't. Maybe you could ask the couple when they plan on telling? Regardless I would leave this decision up to DH on what he feels best as it is his family.
I personally would rather tell family in person. Things happen, announcements overlap, hopefully the other couple is gracious enough not to be upset.
Just make sure it is the right time. Not that I think you would do this, but don't say it 30 seconds after they make their announcement.
Michelle & Michael
Married - August '10
TTC - Since September 2011
Ditto this.
But be prepared that the other couple may feel as if you're "stealing their thunder.". I don't know the people, but it's always a possibility they may feel that way.
could you talk to the engaged couple first and let them know about your announcement? so you could sort of plan the timing and figure out how it's best? i like the PP's idea of spacing it out a day if possible.