New to this & so scared.

[Kersha16]

I'm new to this so sorry if I get it all wrong, I'm 16 will be 17 when my baby arrives. I was always an over achiever at school so it's going to be a huge blow to my parents. I'm around 9 week, have been to the doctor and I'm awaiting a call from the midwife. I haven't told my parents yet and I'm freaking out, has anyone got any advice? My mums in and out of hostpital (nothing major serious) I don't want to add to the pressure

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Welcome to bnb and congratulations on your pregnancy!
It's best to just come out with it and tell them. It's scary but once it's done, it's done. Even if they are not thrilled to begin with they will eventually come round to the idea. Good luck X

 

[Kersha16]

Thankyou, ill have to just man up and get it done soon x

 

[ClairAye]

Firstly congratulations and welcome I fell pregnant with my son a couple of months before I turned 17.

I agree that it will be best to just come out with it, the sooner the better as they have more time to come around. Good luck!

 

[Elljo3]

Welcome to BnB. I was 17 when pregnant with my first.

As hard as it is it's best to come out with it now as the longer you leave the harder it will be.

Xx

 

[xx~Lor~xx]

Welcome! And congratulations!

I'm Laura, and I had my first child at 18 ( pregnant at 17) I had my second child at 19 and third at 21. Having told the parents a few ways, it is definitely better to just come out with it sooner rather than later, the more you worry about doing it, the harder it becomes. They will feel more respected if you told them at the beginning. I'd say either tell them face to face, or write a letter but try to be there when they read it. You have to show you are facing up to the consequences of your actions and being responsible. Good luck, I hope they take it ok.

 

[Kersha16]

Thank you, just hoping she will come around I'm not expecting her to take it we'll, but it'll have to be done soon

 

[tinkerbelle93]

Well let us know how you get on X

 

[ClairAye]

My mum really did not take my pregnancy well but soon came around and she has such a strong bond with my children! It probably will take time but I am sure she will come around

 

[Eidson23]

I was 17 when I got pregnant with my son. I know it's really scary and you're probably disappointed with yourself and terrified, but you should tell your parents ASAP. There is a lot of help that they can do for you, and they may be more supportive than you'd think. I was a straight A student and didn't get into any trouble, and I thought my mother was going to kill me, but she took it very well. You may be surprised, and I promise you'll get through this.

 

[xcxox]

your parents will be more supportive than you think

 

[x__amour]

Welcome to BnB and congratulations!
I'm Shannon, I have a 3 year old named Victoria "Tori" & a 1 month old named Bryson.

Pregnancy at any age can be scary but is such a beautiful thing. Your parents will probably be more supportive than you think and of course you'll always have your BnB family backing you up. Welcome and congratulations again.

 

[beanzz]

Hope it goes/went well

It's scary telling parents news like this, you never know how they're going to react. My mum who's always been cool with everything wasn't too happy and my dad who's usually disapproving of everything was over the moon from the second he found out... They both reacted the complete opposite to how I expected..

Even if they're not happy to begin with, they'll come around eventually