How to tell parents!

[pearlsandbows]

Thinking ahead here but wondering if anyone else would be in the same situation! When the time comes I am worrying about how to tell my parents. They are very closed about anything like this & I struggled to tell them I was engaged when my husband asked me so have no idea what I would say to tell them I was pregnant! They are quite prim & proper with ideas of the right time to do things, I definitely think they would think I should wait longer than this to have a baby - basically I am expected to develop more of a career beforehand ( money and career are always their top priority for me! ). Don't get me wrong I'm sure they would be happy but I can't help but think they would be a little disappointed at first. To me it makes perfect sense for me to do this now as I can look at a career later - I'm not someone who wants to be massively rich, just a job with enough money for my family is fine for me! Any advice appreciated!
xo.

 

[MrsWKJ]

Don't worry dear! Every couple has different set of priorities and I don't think parents should expect the same from their kids. You are doing what seems right to you at this point and its a mutual decision from both the partners. As long as you are ready for it you shouldn't worry about what your parents will think. I'm sure once thisthought of having a grandkid sinks in they'll be more than happy to be grandparents.

 

[MrsWKJ]

Since they are prim and proper. How about go out for dinner and then make an announcement

 

[Hevalouaddict]

I was 21 when I fell pregnant with my daughter and was so nervous about telling my family but I just came out with it then at 23 I fell pregnant again this time with twins I basically rang my family and asked how much they enjoyed being grandparents etc and told them they had to enjoy it a bit more. They all accepted it and I've had my grandma ringing me since I was 12 weeks asking what I'm having so she can start buying clothes, hopefully your parents will be excited about being grandparents x

 

[pearlsandbows]

Thank you I guess it's one of those things I will just worry about until the time and then afterwards think what was I worried about!
xo.

 

[Hevalouaddict]

Yea it just falls out and there's only 2 ways they can take it hopefully they will take it well and be happy your giving them a healthy happy grandchild

 

[Lmcvey84]

I like telling parents with scan pictures. Always seem a bit more real when they can actually see a baby xxx