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MineralMan

(151,860 posts)
10. Well, that's one reason. The other is that not every pregnancy
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 01:50 PM
12 hrs ago

succeeds. There are many reasons a couple may keep their reproductive plans under wraps, and that's their business.

Too many people seem to think they're entitled to know everything about people they know. And sometimes even people they don't know. Many things are protected by privacy for many reasons.

I think people should carefully think about what information they provide to friends and family. Unless you're sure people need to know, it's often better to keep some things under your hat, until you're truly ready to announce them.

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