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Do you remember what it was like when you found out that you were pregnant? Whether you were someone who was trying to conceive or the pregnancy came to you as a surprise, it’s news that you were probably thrilled to receive (or not!). When you decide to tell people about your pregnancy, the big news will lead to reactions that might surprise or even confuse you. Some of them you’ll love, and others will make you want to scream. So, without further ado, let’s look at the different reactions you’ll probably get when you share your first-time baby news with the people around you:
1. Ecstatic Elation
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Someone close to you will probably be the one to give you such a reaction. If it’s a parent who is going to become a grandparent for the first time, you can expect them to be on cloud nine. You’ll probably hear things like, “I’m sooooooo happy for you”, “OMG, this is so exciting!!”, and “This is going to be THE BEST time of your life”, (of course, they are lying). Sometimes, it feels like they are the ones who are having the baby, and you don’t seem as excited as them. But remember that it’s only coming from a place of joy and exhilaration!
2. Shock! Shock! Shock!
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You might shock someone with the news, and they might take some time to digest it. If you’re someone who always said you didn’t want kids, you might receive such a reaction from people. You probably didn’t plan to get pregnant, but it happened. Now, you’ve decided to embrace parenthood and see what it has in store for you. But somehow, that doesn’t seem to bode well with some of your friends. Oh well, what can you do?
3. The Know-It-All
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Probably the worst one on the list, a reaction like this one is something you don’t want to deal with. They might be one of those couples who have a ton (or a bit) of experience with parenting. The minute they find out that you’re pregnant, they start to bombard you with advice, suggestions, comments, and to-do lists. They probably begin each sentence with, “We’re speaking from experience when we say..”, and you just want them to stop!
4. Disinterest Station
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Some people don’t share the same excitement as you do, and that’s completely alright. But when you don’t get any reaction from them after they hear your big news, you feel like a fool for even telling them. Have you ever had someone respond with “cool” when you shared the news with them? Their response doesn’t sound like one that comes after hearing big news, and you are confused, but you probably don’t care because you’re way too happy.
5. Confused With Contradictions
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Someone who has newly become a parent or who has toddlers who make their life hell are the ones who will probably give you such a reaction. They warn you about the scary parts of parenting while also telling you how great it is to have children. They might say things like, “Say goodbye to a good night’s sleep”, “Your romantic life is going to end”, which scare you. But they might also say things like, “Having a child is so fulfilling”, “It’s no less than a miracle”, which leave you feeling confused because you don’t know their stance.
While it’s great to share the big news with your near and dear ones, the only reaction and feelings you should pay attention to are your partners and yours. Those are the only ones that matter. So, don’t let any response steer you away from the happiness and excitement you feel when you find out that you’re going to be parents! Was this article relatable? Let us know in the comments below the different reactions you received when you shared your first-time pregnancy news!
