So I have a potentially sensitive topic to bring up because I need some advice. Talking about announcing to my family made me stop and think about how my mom will react, and I'm honestly not sure what the best way to break this news to her will be. So a little background: My mom is 53 years old. Last summer, at 52 years old, she got pregnant and was completely shocked. Unfortunately, she lost the baby at about 8 weeks and was devastated. To make matters worse, her boyfriend of a year and a half completely ghosted her afterwards. I feel like this is a really unique situation and I don't know how my mom will feel about my BFP that is timed very similar to hers last year. My baby has a similar due date to the one that hers had. Knowing this, do you think that announcing could bring up complicated feelings for her? Would it be best to tell her ahead of time via text message so she has time to process her emotions and isn't put on the spot? Or is that weird because she's my mom and I should tell her in person? I am visiting family in NJ next month and plan to tell family only by showing up with my son wearing a "promoted to big brother" tshirt. But seriously considering giving my mom a heads up first due to the circumstances. What do you guys think?