How did u tell ur parents?

[mommy_2B]

hey!
im 17 and ive just found out im pregnant by around 5/6 weeks and i don't know how to tell my parents any advice? How did u tell thm?
xx

 

[Serene123]

This isn't exact, it has been a very long time.
I called my mum because I was away for a week and I couldn't wait to tell her because I knew it would get too hard.

"Mum I need to tell you something."
"Go on then?"
"No I can't."
"You have to now, whatever it is."
"Promise you won't get mad."
"I promise Toria, what is it?"
"I'm having a baby."
"No you're not"
"Yeah, I really am."
"Stop pulling my leg."
"No I'm being serious, ask Jess, I told her yesterday."
"I'll call you back." *BEEP*

*RING* "Oh."
"Yeah.."
"Erm, what are you going to do?"
"Keep it."
"You do know you're ruining your life."
"I'm not ruining it, I've made it harder, but more worth it."
"O.K."
"Do you wanna go call someone and speak to me later?"
"Yeah."


There was lots of tears, and lots of disappointment but she is now one of the most excited people in my life. My brother told my dad.

 

[polo_princess]

I just text my mum at 6am and woke her up, she was dead happy.

I think the best idea is to just tell your parents straight, hiding it and being sneaky will only make it harder when it does come out

 

[leeanne]

I just text my mum at 6am and woke her up, she was dead happy.

I think the best idea is to just tell your parents straight, hiding it and being sneaky will only make it harder when it does come out

I agree. Tell them and get it over with. Their reaction will be what their reaction will be, but in time, most parents come around and become supportive.

 

[Blob]

I told my mum before my OH wanted me too, i hadnt really given him much chance to digest it ha ha!! I just asked if she was in a good mood and then i sat down and said that i was pregnant and burst into tears and she gave me a hug and said it was fantastic news. Guess i'm really lucky cos she was supportive from the beginning. My mum phoned my dad cos i dont live with him.
My OH parents were just gobsmacked and asked whether it was planned HA!! But they have all been really great and all very exited.

You have to say early cos it makes it harder.

Good Luck, let us know how it goes.

 

[mommy_2B]

thanks everyone! =] made me feel alot better =]
good look with ur babies =]

 

[BeckyBoo]

My mum guessed with my son as I was 17 and I hadn't asked her to buy me any period stuff. I didn't even know I was pregnant as I'd had irregular periods for months anyway.

But we sat down and said what we were both thinking. And she asked me what I wanted to do.

She says now she was never disappointed I got pregnant, just disappointed i got pregnant at 17.

 

[Ema]

I went round to my parents the night i found out and told me mum and dad they were so excited about it...unfortently i dont live at home so i couldn't stop them ringing everyone and there mother to tell them the good news...
I agree with the above the sooner you tell them the easier it is XXXX

 

[solly+podge]

To be honest they most parents think if you sit down and talk with them it will make them feel you are being more responsible and have really thought about it and are ready to make your own choices whereas hiding it or not telling them just makes them upset and makes them feel you are not ready yet.

my experience

My Guardian - "you look 10months pregnant" (shes always having a go at me esp about my weight)
me - *looks at TV and grins*
G - "your not are you?"
me- "yes i am"
G- "what are you going to do?"
me - "im keeping it"

that was how my Guardians found out (my mum died when i was 8 and i was not allowed to live with my dad)

 

[Jodie__x]

I called my mum .. and told her i need to speak 2 her tonight on her own . but then i ended up telling her on the phone ! ..

she got home went mad ! to say the least . but a couple ov days later she came around and now she cant wait !!

 

[trishawootton]

i gave my mum the test alls she said was leave me alone so i went up my oh parents to tell them (who had already guessed as soon as my oh said he was going up as he needed to tell them sumthing) and when i went back home me and my mum had a good tlk and she was fine after that just harder for my dad to come to terms with it i found out when i was 5 weeks and he only just accepted the fact that im pregnant so it does take awhile sumtimes you just gotta be patient...... sorry for long thread

 

[mommytashaX2]

Well when I got pregnant with my first, I was 14.. I didn't know that I was pregnant because it was my first time and I didn't really think that I was.. My period was late and my mom was asking about it so she brought me to the doctor, I took the test, found out the nexy day. The Dr. was the one that officially told her and she was upset. She calmed down that night and we both talked about what I was going to do. Over the nine months she freaked out from time to time but she was always there for me and was the biggest and best support system I could have ever asked for. Good luck.. And just remember that you're parents will always be there for you.. even if they're disappointed at first, they'll come to terms.

 

[alice&bump]

I told my parents i needed to talk to them the next day and obviously they wanted to know right away what was up. They were really disappointed, but have come to terms with it now. I just came out with it, you cant really fanny around with telling them. At the end of the day, you're gona have a baby and you need to be responsible for your actions. I was well scared bout tellin them, but it was easier than i thought.

Good luck with it all xxxx

 

[xXDonnaXx]

I had'nt come on my period, so I took a test, me & OH was shocked, but jumping all over the place with exitement, Then we finally calmed down, & i rang my mum up, (i was at my OH's) and it was my 20th bday too this day. . I said " Mum, Errm, I haven't come on my period this month, n errm, I've took a test & i am " She went " Ohh brilliant " As in a dissapointed way. But now she's buying me stuff, and she's alright about it. The same with my dad.

 

[Angel Stef]

i went to my older sister first she came home with me to my moms and she sat there mouthing "go on go on" an i sat there shaking my head eventually my mom copped sumthin was up i sed "ive got to tell u sumthin" then i couldnt say it so my sister pointed to her son and sed "your gonna have another one of them" im also 17 btw so im here if u want to chat

 

[missjess]

I told my mother when I was about 3 month pregnant... I was SO SCARED to tell her. I called her while on my way to work, and told her I have something to tell her. I said: you're going to be a grand-mother!

She was in shock at first, but a couple of days after she was over the moon! She was really happy. Now she's in love with my son she does everything for him, she shops so much and spoil him loads.

Ps: I'm 19.

xx

 

[JJ44KK]

Not told them yet

 

[armychicmkm]

I was soooo scared to tell my mom - and I'm 24, married, graduated from college, and was TTC (although she didn't know that)! Anyways I called her up, chatted for a little while before i could finally get the words out. She wasn't too happy a first but came around after a few weeks.

 

[Becky]

My mum found out about a month ago! she just said bex you look pregnant!! she isnt happy about it all still but is supporting us both!! havent told my dad yet but he lives in America so im in no rush!!

x

 

[youngmomma100]

I havnt told my folks yet! its to complicated i saw how mad my mom got to my brother when they were expecting and i dont think its worth the stress yet!