Not Ready to Share Your Pregnancy Yet? How to Handle Summer Events Like a Pro

Summer, Sunshine… and a Secret You’re Not Ready to Share Yet

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Whether it’s the 4th of July, a summer wedding, or just a backyard BBQ, early pregnancy can be tough to navigate when you’re not quite ready to tell people what’s really going on.

The heat doesn’t help. Neither does your aunt offering you a cocktail before you’ve had time to blink.

But don’t worry—you’re not the first person to attend a party while secretly pregnant, and you definitely won’t be the last. Here’s how to keep your cool (literally and emotionally), stay comfortable, and keep your secret safe until you’re ready to share.

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1. 🧊 Hydrate Like a Pro (But Make It Cute)

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Skip the awkward “I’m not drinking” moment and show up with your own festive drink—sparkling water with berries, a pre-made mocktail in a tumbler, or even a juice in a wine glass. If you're holding something, people are far less likely to notice what it is.

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2. 💬 Prepare Your One-Liners

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People love to ask questions at summer events—especially if you’re married, not drinking, or looking just a little too tired.

Keep a few light responses in your back pocket:

• “Just soaking up summer while I can.”
• “Trying to keep it chill—this heat is no joke.”
• “Skipping drinks today, I’ve got a packed weekend ahead.”

Smile. Sip. Change the subject.

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3. 🥗 Build a Distraction Plate

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It’s okay if your appetite is weird right now—but loading your plate gives you something to do and avoids questions. A little salad, chips, fruit, a roll? Totally fine. You don’t have to eat it all—just blend in.

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4. 👗 Dress Smart and Stay Cool

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When you're bloated, queasy, and sweating in places you didn’t know could sweat, your outfit matters. Reach for:

• Flowy dresses or oversized button-downs
• Lightweight cotton or linen
• Bold prints or red-white-and-blue accessories (bonus camouflage for 4th of July)

Comfort > cuteness. But you can have both.

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5. 🧘‍♀️ Give Yourself Permission to Bounce Early

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No one has to know why you’re tired—or why that crowd is suddenly too much. Blame the heat, traffic, or needing to let the dog out. Protect your peace. You’re growing a human. You’re allowed.

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While You Wait to Share… Start Your Baby Page

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Just because you’re not ready to make the big announcement yet doesn’t mean you can’t get excited behind the scenes.
Set up your Villie Baby Page now and get everything ready for when you are ready to share:

• Add ultrasound pics (just for you!)
• Save ideas for your reveal
• Choose who gets the link and when
• Play the Gender Reveal Game 👀 with friends near and far

It’s your private space to start dreaming—and soon, your favorite way to keep family in the loop.

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Final Thought

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You don’t owe anyone your news before you’re ready. Whether you’re six weeks or twelve, this part is yours—and it’s okay to hold it close a little longer.

In the meantime, stay cool, sip something sparkly, and start building your baby’s world—quietly, joyfully, your way.

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