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[killsick]

So hey everybody.
I'm 18, and (obviously) pregnant.
Sadly enough I'm not quite sure on how far along but I'm planning an ultrasound soon enough.
Anyway, the father (and boyfriend) is supportive and actually has plans on how we'll be able to do and get through this.
I currently live at home, that will change soon before or after the baby since we plan to live together and it is a strong possibility.
We're okay financially.
The issue I'm mostly having is the fact that my step father has Parkinson's Disease, which a brutal disease to have and he's just not well mentally.
On top of that I have a very busy step mum who works too many hours and sleeps every chance she gets. She also has MS.
Needless to say neither of them knows.
I'm thinking I should way until I'm further along to break the news.
I know they'll be disappointed in me but accidents happen and I'm willing to take responsibility for the action I've made knowing this could have happened.
My mind is flooded with mostly the thought of child birth, I just can't get past it.
I found out I was with baby on Thursday and I could be anywhere between 11-14 weeks, maybe one or two more.
But I didn't know so I'm worried about the health of my baby for the time being.
Anyway, I just need advice on maybe how to tell the parentals, what specific steps I should take..all that lovely stuff.
Thank you!

 

[xforuiholdonx]

Firstly, Congratulations on your pregnancy and welcome to baby and bump! I'm Lisa, 20. I'm married, with a 2.5 year old name Emma and am just about 22 weeks with our little boy.
If your that far along, you need to tell your parents as soon as possible, and get into a doctor quickly as well. Telling them sooner is always better... Even if they will disappointed. Most times after the shock factor wears off parents are awesome. I was expecting the worse from my dad, by instead, he went out and bought me flowers, told me he loved me and that it would be ok!

 

[ClairAye]

Best thing to do is tell them sooner rather and later and to tell them in person, they will respect that so much more!

 

[xx~Lor~xx]

Congratulations!

As the above, I think really you don't want to wait too long to tell your parents. The later it is, the less time they have to take it all in. I'm sure they will be happy to hear your boyfriend is standing by you and your unborn baby. I would say first step, is to find out how far along you are. Next set I would tell them, as difficult as it will be, they need to know and will be a big support to you throughout the pregnancy. A someone who has both told my parents within days of finding out (I was 17, already moved out) and someone who has waited weeks (I was 19, pregnantwith my second child), I found it alot more difficult to do. And I was stressed out for weeks before with keeping it a secret.

Try and tell them face to face, and expect a bad reaction. Of course they are going to be shocked, but in doing it face to face you are showing some responsibility and maturity, I think, which will help them comes to term with what has happened. Mine reacted awfully to my pregnancies, but as I got further along and once each child has been born, they've been over the moon and love their grandchildren.

Good luck!