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how to telll my parents im pregnant??
Im 18 years old, and tomorrow ill be 18 weeks pregnant. I live with my parents still and they hate my boyfriend how should i tell them im pregnant?? My parents and i dont have a good communication and dont get along alot. I was thinking of texting my mom to tell her and send her a picture of a sonogram. Help??? :(
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You've gotten some valuable advice and we are all here to support you. peace and hugs
Nursegirl6572 gave you excellent advice. Please do not text this to your parents. You need to have a sit down and discuss this in person. Prepare yourself for the likely response of anger and fear for you and your baby's future. This is only natural as they are your parents and they love you and only want to protect you. As a soon-to-be mother yourself, you will soon experience this protective love for your own child.
It may serve you well to be prepared to answer the likely questions and concerns they will have. Questions like how do you plan to raise this baby, what are your plans for school and how will you provide financially for your child? How does your boyfriend fit into the picture and how does he plan to help? Hopefully this is a conversation you've already had with your boyfriend.
It may serve you well to be prepared to answer the likely questions and concerns they will have. Questions like how do you plan to raise this baby, what are your plans for school and how will you provide financially for your child? How does your boyfriend fit into the picture and how does he plan to help? Hopefully this is a conversation you've already had with your boyfriend.
You're 18 and going to be a mother...you have to be an adult and just sit them down and tell them hon. Are you planning on raising your child? I'm guessing you are?
Do NOT drop this bomb by text, and certainly do not text a pic of the sonogram. Goodness. That would be kind of cruel. It's already going to be shocking enough news, it needs to be done in person, where you can all have a face to face discussion.
Remember that your parents only want the best for you. If your BF has given them real reasons to not care for him, then them not "liking" him has a LOT to do with them worrying about you, and them wanting the very very best for you. That's a parents' job after all, so in that regard, try to cut them some slack.
And, as far as the news goes, please give them some time to get used to the idea and let it all sink in. You cannot expect them to be thrilled, excited to be grandparents from the get go. They will be worried about your ability to raise and care for a child, and will also be worried about your future, as a new baby usually puts future plans on hold for a while. Will they eventually come around? Most likely, but they have to absorb all of this first.
So, please sit them down, IN person, and just come out and tell them. Try not to get defensive of any reaction they have. Try to put yourself in their shoes a bit. And, be prepared to answer some tough questions, like what you and your BF are planning as far as raising this child, all of the technical stuff, finances, who's going to work to support the baby, child care, etc. It's a very valid concern, especially being that you're living under their roof.
Very best to you.
Do NOT drop this bomb by text, and certainly do not text a pic of the sonogram. Goodness. That would be kind of cruel. It's already going to be shocking enough news, it needs to be done in person, where you can all have a face to face discussion.
Remember that your parents only want the best for you. If your BF has given them real reasons to not care for him, then them not "liking" him has a LOT to do with them worrying about you, and them wanting the very very best for you. That's a parents' job after all, so in that regard, try to cut them some slack.
And, as far as the news goes, please give them some time to get used to the idea and let it all sink in. You cannot expect them to be thrilled, excited to be grandparents from the get go. They will be worried about your ability to raise and care for a child, and will also be worried about your future, as a new baby usually puts future plans on hold for a while. Will they eventually come around? Most likely, but they have to absorb all of this first.
So, please sit them down, IN person, and just come out and tell them. Try not to get defensive of any reaction they have. Try to put yourself in their shoes a bit. And, be prepared to answer some tough questions, like what you and your BF are planning as far as raising this child, all of the technical stuff, finances, who's going to work to support the baby, child care, etc. It's a very valid concern, especially being that you're living under their roof.
Very best to you.
When i found out my mom was with me so the doctor told her. It was hard telling my family so we told my grandparents hard the hour long talk and they told everybpdy else you tell them go on and enjoy you pregnancy im 19 still live with my mom about to move out in a few months and im pregnant with my second. My mom is very supportive youll be shocked your mom already know just waiting for you to tell her my mom thought i was pregnant both times before i did so that helped with her feeling alot as well
Im also 18 and living with my parents still im only 8 weeks and havent told my parents either but i think u should just tell them they will probably end up excited for you . Im going to tell my mom today . Wish me luck xo
I'm 19 And Live With My Parents Too. My Parents Are Hard To Talk To My Mom Was Excited But I Recently Had A Miscarriage January I'm 5 Weeks Now Just Tell Them Your Far Along They May Be Mad But Eventually They Should Get Over it
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