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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In writing please, not in person. That was she can process her feelings in private at her own pace. [/quote]

I'd agree with this.  But I'd also say, you can do it in person (in private!) if you are sensitive.  Meaning: you don't expect a 100% positive reaction.

I was your friend before my first baby.  I had one friend who I had placed on my "she's not trying yet" list and who I felt safe with drop a pregnancy announcement on me at a restaurant, in front of other friends.  It felt like she'd dropped a bomb on me.  I had to force the fakest smile ever, wait a few minutes, and then excuse myself to SOB in the bathroom for a few minutes and panic text my husband.  Then I had to collect myself off the ground and go back out like nothing had happened.  It's a day that can still bring me to tears with how shattered I was, and it's been 8 years.

I love this friend dearly, and I know she didn't mean to upset me.  I just needed a little time and space to be sad for ME before I could turn my energy toward being happy for HER.  It all has a happy ending, I was 20 weeks pregnant by the time that friend's baby shower came around.[/quote]

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