Telling OH's family.

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So.. OH's lives with his Grandma and we told her about the pregnancy Sunday morning and she was so lovely and supportive about it all. She was asking us what we were planning to do when it comes to living together/moving out etc. We told her we didnt know and she said she's more than happy for me and LO to live there if thats what we want until we manage to figure something out. It could not have gone better and OH was relieved.

That afternoon his mum came round for dinner and we told her and she was a bit disappointed, not in him but for him. She had him at 17 and she said she knows how hard its going to be for us but no matter what she will be there.

I'm really happy that they're being supportive, dont get me wrong. But I am a little gutted, and SO jealous that his family are the supportive ones. My mum wont even give me the emotional support I need just now. I just wanna be able to share the joy with my family as well as his. But if my mum continues this way, I WILL be taking OH's grandma up on her offer and moving in.

Also, a little bit of advice to people who are worried about telling their parents - just do it. Some people will react worse than others. But dont put it off, its gbetter to get everything out in the open so people can adapt and move forward. Good luck to all the girls who are yet to tell their parents

 

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I'm sorry your family isn't being very supportive. Just focus on your OH's family support right now.

 

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Oh I was waiting for this since I read you previous post about your mom!! I'm glad you finally told OH's grandmother and I'm so glad she reacted that way for you guys
If I were you I'd definitely take her up on her offer, and help out with buying food and stuff. You'll feel a lot more happy about your pregnancy when you get positive reinforcement about it all the time, instead of negativeness.
Plus it might really show your mom how she's acting and might help her realize she needs to cut it out! You know once your LO does get here she's just going to fall in love with them and she might regret being so negative about it throughout your pregnancy.
I'm so glad his grandmother is supporting you I bet you and OH feel so much better now!