how did u break the news to your family?

[babybump18]

stressing out alot about doing it., im 9 weeks gone.
tiny baby bump cuming and id like to get it out of way so i can enjoy my pregnancy and my mother has time to come around to the idea.

im 18..just finished school & i do have a job,. with my boyfriend for 3 years. just moved in together... like it could be a lot worse of a situation but my mum wont see it like that "il bring shame to the family"

how did you guys tell your parents & how long did it take for them to come around to the idea and support you?

 

[mayb_baby]

Hi congrats on your pregnancy and welcome to B&B
I'm Lorna I'm 19 and I'm 22weeks pregnant with my little boy who’s due on the 21st of December

My mum only came around at 12weeks even though I told her at 6 but she guessed I didn’t tell her, but she’s super excited now.

Good Luck and I agree sooner is far better than later it will give your family time to adjust to the idea (my granny says ‘Its better life coming in to the world than one going out’ mum kind of thought about it and warmed to this)

Update on how it goes and again best of luck and I hope they give you a good response

xxxxx

 

[housewifey]

Hi. Firstly congratulations

I told my mum when i was about 8 weeks, i just sat on the couch and blurted it out but it took me ages to be brave enough to say it! She told my dad the next day. It is scary but it needs to be done. They didnt get much of a chance to get used to it because i had a mmc at 11 weeks

I'm now pregnant again (15 weeks today) BUT I havent worked up the courage to tell them yet :s i know i probably should but im even more scared than last time haha. I was thinking about writing a letter (i've been having panic attacks since losing Harvey & a situation like that it likely to bring one on).

Fingers crossed for you, let me know how you get on xx

 

[stevon111]

ha! your 9 weeks!! well...i must admit this time around my brother and sister dont know yet about everything but my parents know all about everything again so its all good but i will be planning to tell my bro and sis sometime soon i must admit...maybe in a week or two time...when jen is 16 weeks along possibly im not sure yet...but hey

congrads!

 

[his.baby.mama]

CONGRATS!!!
I sadly had to tell my parents over the phone. I'm 19 and I live with my boyfriend and his parents but i remain under my dad's insurance and the paperwork gets sent to his house...so I called my mom and told her, and she was speechless but my dad...whew...he was disappointed and i feel like he still is but my mom called the next day and was happy about it cuz she has a feeling i's gunna be a girl...i was 8 weeks pregnant when i told them...GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[17thy]

I called my mom and told her. I lived with my Dad then. He let my husband (boyfriend at the time) sleep over all the time. I just left my Dad a note and told him about it, and left with my boyfriend. We got married about a month later and we have our own apartment now. Everyone came to terms with it, and now everything is fine.

 

[Sophiiie]

Congratulations on your pregnancy
i'm Sophie, 19 & expecting my first, i've lived with my partner for just over 2 years (we've been together for just under 4) & both have jobs, but I was still really nervous about what my mum was going to say, I was expecting loads of "you're throwing your life away" type remarks, but she was actually really happy & excited. she might surprise you! hope it goes well xx

 

[hopeandpray]

Congratulations! there is no shame in bringing new life into the world and don't let anybody make you feel that way

 

[~RedLily~]

Congratulations! I'm Kirsty I was 19 when I was pregnant, I've got a 7 week old little girl.
I told my mum the day after I found out. I couldn't bring myself the just come out with it so I was supposed to be going to a friends but then said I don't think I will bother she asked why and that's when I told her so I kind of made it so I didn't have a choice but to tell her because it made it easier in a way iykwim? I got her to tell my sister and my sister told the rest of the family. She seemed ok about it straight away and now she loves having Ella here and when I was due she was saying how she couldn't wait until she's here.
Even if it takes your parents a while to get used to the idea I'm sure they will end up really excited. Good luck! x

 

[SarahhhLouise]

Hey im sarah, im 17 and 13 weeks. I am living between my boyfriends and my dads house and i have a job and im still at college, My mum was okay then she didnt want me to have the baby, but that wasnt an option for me due to previous miscarriage, but she came round within a week or so, my dad was more supportive and told me it was my choice. i just told them as soon as i knew practically so they could calm down incase they werent happy with the news, but my sisters have been supportive too, as so has OHs family xx

 

[brunette&bubs]

I remember reading on the internet and many people telling me...
"Your parents could be happy and excited, they may surprise you."
And I thought, you people really don't know my parents.
They were super strict and controlling and I just knew they would kill me.
So I wrote them a letter telling them.
But I also told them my plan and my plans for the future.
They have never said a mean word and were actually very happy and supportive.
So I am gonna say what everyone said to me,
"Just tell them, they may surprise you with their reaction"
I promise you will feel SO much better once its out in the open.
Update us please!

 

[JaneyRetro]

Hi, i told my parents at 5 weeks, they weren't all that supportive of us to start with. But me and my OH have been together for almost 5years, we both have full time jobs and have lived together before, so to me it all made sense. I got many of the 'you'll have no life, your throwing your life away' comments, they even cried they were so upset. But after realising how much they had upset me they've come round and have been so supportive. It just takes time to sink in i guess

 

[bethx]

hi im beth im 18, 17 when got pregnant and im due in 23 days and i told my dad when i was about 9 weeks through an email saying i was going through with it ect before i emailed him i went to my OH's and was staying at his and told my dad to tell my mum then i ignored all calls ect. Stupid way of doing it but my parents are difficult. It took my mum about 4 months to get round it and my dad about a month. But now there great i had to show them i was capable ect and now im going nursing bra shopping with my mum. Trust me it all works out in the end. Get it over and done with early ! Good luck. x

 

[LJaydow]

Ok so this is dragging on now. I texted mum a couple of days ago and just said that I hoped she was having a good day at work, and that I love her and will speak soon.....but I've heard nothing back.

Hasnt tried to ring, text back or anything.

What would you ladies do, try and phone or just wait for her?

I was thinking, if I ring, I dont really know what to say to her?

Fed up of feeling sad over this

Laura
x

 

[_laura]

let her take it in, my mum had a fit and wouldnt talk for about 20 minutes when she found out. but shes come round to the idea and shes supportive of whatever happens with me and the OH and the baby.

ring her and tell her that you want to know what shes thinking about the situation.
communication is key