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Re: Poll of sorts

  • For me it just depends on what is going on. I have had many medical issues. My mom and sister typically know everything that goes on, but outside of that its pretty nit picky on who I tell. My MIL comes in close on who I tell everything too just because its nice to have someone face to face sometimes as my mom is not just a hop, skip, and a jump away. My cousin new our baby issues just because she faced some of the same issues so it was nice to talk to someone who "knows" what is going on.
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  • For me it depends on the situation.  My first m/c we told only our immediate families and a few close friends.  I didn't talk about it.  After my 2nd m/c we only told close friends and SIL.  Our parents still dont' know we lost twins a few months before getting pregnant with Evan but I'll openly talk about it on here or with coworkers.  I tend to talk to my mom friends more about that kind of stuff because they can relate.  My mom has never been pregnant so I don't really talk to her about the in depth stuff....more general. 

    If it were something that could seriously impact my life I think I would only tell close family (like parents and SIL...that's it) and not want others to know.  Maybe a friend I could vent to/confide in but, overall, I'm very private so I wouldn't share it much at all.

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  • I think it depends on what the situation is.  I never told my brother about my IF issues until recently.  I told my parents everything.  I usually only tell others when it's applicable (someone going through the same thing, etc.), but I am typically kind of private when it comes to people who just don't need to know (doesn't affect them in any way).

  • I think it would depend on the situation as to whom I told and how much. I think family and friends can be very supportive and sometimes you need that support even if you dont think you do. However, sometimes people can meddle too much or worry too much, so I'd say to them here is what is going on, be there for me and my family, but dont freak on me. =)

    Whatever is going on I will keep you and your fam in my thoughts and prayers. {{HUGS}}

    Married 5/14/07 Momma to two amazing boys 6/20/08 & 11/20/09
  • I'm a fairly open book... But, there are things that only close friends and family know. With our fertility issues, only 2 people know ALL the nitty-gritty. But, if someone asks me about it, I do share what I'm comfortable with (depending on who it is).
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  • I am more apt to talk to close friends about medical stuff mainly because my mom has enough of her own medical issues and my MIL is just plain nosey. My mom knows that we had trouble getting pregnant, but knows none of the details. My MIL knows nothing about it....just the other day she said "yep, we waited 4 looooong years for this little guy" when talking to her friend in front of me. I had to walk away to stop myself from smacking her &/or crying. My BFF and a couple close girlfriends know the whole shebang and were invaluable to me during the process. Sorry you are going thru whatever it is :(

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  • It depends. I tell my mom, and 3 closest friends just about everything. I tell my MIL most things but I tend to keep certain things from her as well as the rest of the family.
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  • I voted SS- I'm somwhere in the middle depending on what it is. Mom mom knows everything because she's a nurse. With my M/C I feel like I want to tell people so that they know I didn't turn into a crazy mean b*tch I just am going through some stuff. Generally I like to keep things to myself but every once in awhile it's nice to tell someone else and have it come out of your mouth and realize things are still going to be ok..
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  • I tell my family (with the exception of DH) nothing.  My mom worries about way too much and she would drive me nuts, and just not close enough with anyone else really...friends either.  I probably tell you gals on here more then anything and I really don't know you!  LOL!  Maybe that's why it's easier?
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