Its still very early and i dont want to tell office or extended family abhi. Im 9 weeks now, not showing yet but worried about morning sickness giving it away. Did anyone manage to keep it private this long?
Honestly, I felt so protective of my little one early on that we also decided to keep it a secret until 15 weeks. It was such a special, intimate time for just me and my husband, and it really helped us bond before sharing the news.
You can absolutely hide it, and you should not feel guilty about wanting that privacy. I had a lot of anxiety during my early weeks, and keeping it to myself was the best decision for my mental peace.
If it is a single baby, you can easily hide it with some clever loose clothing! For me, since I was carrying twins, my bump started showing by week 11 itself, so hiding was out of the question for us.
Yes dear, 15 weeks is quite easy to manage since your womb is still low and the bump isn't very prominent yet. Just wear slightly flowing clothes, avoid tight waistbands, and share the news only when you feel completely ready and safe.
Beta, in our times we always hid it till the first trimester was safely over to avoid any bad vibes. It is very easy to hide with loose Anarkali suits or straight kurtas, and if you feel nauseous at family functions, just sip a little ginger water quietly.