Don't know what to do:(

[CBNTCEM35]

Hey everyone, my name is Mikaela and I'm new here on this forumn!! I'm 18 and just found out I'm pregnant! I'm not scared really just stressed, like I'm so young and just finished highschool:/ the pregnancy was not planned but rather a huge shock! My boyfriend is very supportive and we've been together a year n a half but we are both nervous and don't really know where to begin or what to do. He has already told his parents n they are happy but I'm so scared to tell mine as I know they'll freak out!! They were both very young when they had me and I was also a " surprise ". So I'm hoping they'll somewhat understand but I'm so nervous!!! Any advice on telling them??? And aswell I've just paid for school next year for a year program that end in April but I'm due in march so what would you guys do? Go to school or take the year off? I feel so lost and unprepared for this!!

 

[curiouskatt19]

Same with me. We found out I was pregnant in January and I graduated in May. I'm taking off of school until January 2014, considering I'm due in October I don't want to have to miss too much time and get too far behind anyway. I know how stressful this can be, my boyfriends parents were really supportive. I told my mom by herself, and then my father. They were disappointed. I guess I Could understand that, I was terrified to tell them, but they told me that "Well theres nothing to do about it now but make sure you continue with life and have this baby." So... I guess it wasn't some big loving scene like I've seen SOME girls get, but they love me.. so they are supporting me (you know how parents are....) You just have to tell them, because no matter what they're gonna find out. It's all gonna be okay. & I'm always around if you need someone to talk too

 

[JayMari]

Hello , I'm also 18 and pregnant with my first, not planned of course. I've just finished high school and enrolled in the January 2014 semester but I have to put that on hold now because my due date is mid December and school with a newborn can be pretty stressful and demanding. So I'm now starting in September 2014 and taking online classes between that time. My boyfriends mom was pretty happy about the pregnancy but my mom? Not even close. I just came out and told her one day, not in the nicest fashion either

 

[lil lovey]

Hey everyone, my name is Mikaela and I'm new here on this forumn!! I'm 18 and just found out I'm pregnant! I'm not scared really just stressed, like I'm so young and just finished highschool:/ the pregnancy was not planned but rather a huge shock! My boyfriend is very supportive and we've been together a year n a half but we are both nervous and don't really know where to begin or what to do. He has already told his parents n they are happy but I'm so scared to tell mine as I know they'll freak out!! They were both very young when they had me and I was also a " surprise ". So I'm hoping they'll somewhat understand but I'm so nervous!!! Any advice on telling them??? And aswell I've just paid for school next year for a year program that end in April but I'm due in march so what would you guys do? Go to school or take the year off? I feel so lost and unprepared for this!!

first of all congrats!. Im lovey im also 18 but not preg anymore,had my LO last year. Was also going through this last year since school started 9 jan 2013 and i had me baby 25 dec 2012. I seriously didnt want 2 go back 2 school b'coz it was way 2 soon. But anyway i did go. It was really hard but managed 2 pass my first term... Mikaela its all up 2 you. When i found out i was pregnant i was super scared. I first told my mom and she was really disappointed. I waited a few until i asked my mom 2 tell my dad and :shocked: he was a bit disappointed but exited. Good luck telling your parents.
Oh ja have a happy and healthy 9 months

 

[CBNTCEM35]

Thanks and congrats to everyone who replied. It's comforting knowing I'm not the only one going through this. I talked it over with my boyfriend and I might just do online courses till next year and then apply again. As for telling parents, I plan to tell me mom tomorrow and let her tell my dad, so fingers crossed all goes somewhat smoothly. Ill keep you guys updated and thanks again for all the advice and support!!!!

 

[MummyMana]

Heya congratulations I've not been in your situation with the school thing, but if I was is definitely put it in hold and focus in my child for a while, after all you can return to education at any time in your life, but those first few years are precious!

 

[lov3hat3]

Hiya, Congrats
With my first baby, Jamie, I found out about him my first day of college which was a year programme. So I was due in may but wasn't due to finish until July. I decided to keep Jamie and carry on with the programme, it was hard work, a lot harder then it would have been if I hadn't been pregnant but it was worth it I finished and went on to do another year while Jamie was at nursery. OH has already told his parents about baby #2, they were disappointed but they understood and they're okay with it now, I havnt told my mum because she reacted a bit bad with Jamie so I feel like this time will be worse but the longer you take to tell them the harder it gets trust me, so id do it soon, they'll come around

 

[Mummymoo_x]

Hi congrats on your pregnancy. I am 19 & expecting my first baby, i did get pregnant at 18 but i know in the uk is completely different as most people have finished school/college by then. I am planning on going to uni but thats a few years away yet.

Whatever you decide, everything will turn out ok & good luck xxx

 

[SarahMUMMY]

Hey, First off Congratulations on your pregnancy! And secondly DONT stress!

Im 18 and pregnant with my second, both time i was worried about telling my parents (i had my little boy at 16) The first time my mum just knew and she just asked me but the second time i told her my self.
My mum was more mad the first time that i didnt just tell her.. She wasnt even mad because i was young just because i didnt tell her straight out.
This time round i just said "What do you think to being a grandma again?" and she was just so happy!
Parents that had there children young tend to understand more they usually give you a hell of a lot of support because they know how hard it was when it was them..
My advice would be just tell them! If there angry just give them time to calm down theyll come round to the idea

Good luck xx

 

[xforuiholdonx]

Hi there! Im Lisa, and Im 21. Our daughter is 3, and our son will be 5 weeks on tuesday. Having a baby can be a huge shock, especially so early when your still in the whole "it wont happen to me" mindset, as I was with our first pregnancy (mmc at 12+4), but its all worth it! My advice, tell your parebts soon, so the shock can wear off quicker. While mine took it well all three times, its still easier to gst it out of the way! School.is up.to you, but since youve already paid for it, id do my best to complete it. Congratulations by the way!

 

[CBNTCEM35]

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[17pregnant]

First off congrats My name is Evita, and i'm 18 and 26+2 with my son He's due in October and I am supposed to start uni first semester 2014, so he will be a few months old. And although it will be hard I plan on going ahead with my education because it's what's best for both of us in the long run. I have the support of my family, so he won't be going into daycare. It made my decision a lot easier. In the end, it's up to you and you will know what to do once your LO is here

 

[kailynn]

Hiya and Congratulations! I'm Kaleigh, 20, and 21 +6 with out first- a little girl. For starts it is gereat that you have the support of your boyfriend and his family, that will be a huge relief throughout the entire experience- but you do have to get around to telling your parents, it's much easier to just get it over with! They may be disappoined at first, but I'm sure they'll come around.

As for school, you've already paid for it, you might as well start! I am going to be starting in the fall [hopefully] and am due in Novembe, two weeks before finals, but I'll manage, just like you will!

 

[Linzi_x]

Hiya First of all congratulations! I am Linzi and I'm 21 (fell pregnant at 19) with a 12 month old daughter called Francesca. I would tell you parents as soon as possible. It will give them a chance to take it all in. This is the worst bit when it comes to stress, imo anyway. I hope it goes well