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Telling Parents

So me and my boyfriend are going to tell my mom that im pregnant today but we dont know how to approach her about it ,im 18 i dont think she will be so happy..
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7184931 tn?1390773745
Ask how she feels about being a grandma if she isn't already. Or give her a onesie saying something about "grandmas the best"
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I dont know how to bring it up tho ,im 3months
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7476354 tn?1391460990
If u sound happy it will be harder for her to be upset.  Make sure she knows ur ready for the reality of a child and that your excited to give her a grand baby.  Maybe even throw in that you know she will be such a good grandma to suck up a bit
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I waited until 12 weeks to tell my mum and made sure I had a plan of what I was going to do and reassured her that I was staying on at uni. And she was happy with that. I told my dad today as I don't see him that often. With the same plan. He seemed okay but he hasn't really said much since I left. Probably shocked him lol. But he'll come around.  As long as you have a plan of what you are going todo and make eeveryone aware that you understand the reality of it. :)
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I asked the same question. But I'm 20. I have a Job lined up. But I'm not telling until I'm 4 months and the chances of miscarriage drops. So Im gonna work && save so me and my fiance can move out his parents house by the time I start to show. Then were gonna tell. Don't worry yourself.. regardless of what happened this is your baby. Your responsibity. That's how I make myself feel better. How far are you? I'm going on 5 weeks.
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i went through the same thing and just like the comments above make sure u have a.plan about what your future will be at first they.could be mad but trust after they wont fit of excitement for your little one good luck!! :)
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Thank you ladys i hope this goes good
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7301641 tn?1391016954
I agree with Kristi also, good luck sweetie!
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*Kristi's
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Krist i'm advice is spot on. Do exactly what she did. It will set you up for the best possible reaction.
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Be open and honest and have a plan.  How you are going to care for baby.  Are you going to work? Where will baby be when your at work? Are you going to continue your education? Etc.  
When my husband and I wanted to get married I had just turned 21.  I had just finished college and my husband was going one more year.  My dad did not think it was a good idea, but I came to him with a budget, how much I would need to make to support us and how much we could spend on living, cell phones, internet, food, education, etc.  I didnt leave anything out and it was very realistic so he said ok and wasnt mad and didnt argue.  Good luck :-)
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