How to tell mom???

[alissahann18]

I'll be 18 in one week and I just started my senior year in high school. I have no idea how or when to tell my mom/dad I'm pregnant. I think, I'll wait until I'm 4 or 5 months along, but I just want other opinions... I'm not scared to be a mom, I'm scared of the disappointment on both my parents and my bf parents faces.

[jessicaann21]

I'm 17 and told my parents when I was about 6 weeks. They will probably be upset. My mom cried, but she has always been very helpful. And i am so happy that I told her. Even though it wasn't what anyone wanted for me or planned i'm 19 weeks now and everyone is happy. When you get it over with it gives you all more time to move on and be excited. If anything they will probably be more upset that you waited so long to tell them. Plus you need prenatal care as soon as possible so if you're on your parents insurance i'm sure they will know if they get billed or anything for pregnancy appointments.

[KTowne]

Honestly, I was the same way with my husbands mom, and she was SO excited, because we were so close. I'm sure everyone will surprise you, disappointment will last a short time, trust me. Giving them a grand child, and raising that baby to the best of your abilities, WHILE working hard at going to school, shows them how determined and strong you are! You'll be fine, but I'd tell them sooner rather than later.

[alissahann18]

My parents are accepting and would never kick me out and even if they did  my bfs parents would take me in. It's not that they aren't supporting, I'm just scared to disappoint them. My older sisters got pregnant at 15 and 16 and now all of their kids are in foster care. They worry about me. I've done so good and I AM GOING TO COLLEGE online or on campus (haven't decided yet) I'm just afraid of their responses, but honestly it's not MY parent I'm worried about it my bfs. I love them so much and they look at me as a daughter even though I'm only dating their son. I love my bf so much, too. lol. Like me, his siblings have gotten pregnant young or gotten others pregnant and he has BIG dreams. He wants to go to culinary school. He's just a junior and I'm a senior. Babies cost money and so does school. I hate when people are disappointed in me.

[KTowne]

Or (god forbid) they kick you out and you have to find other living arrangements, you need to figure out where you're place is, and what you're going to do. Tell them (if you don't already have them) that you and your boyfriend are going to find jobs, finish school if you haven't already, and be awesome parents, you know its not going to be easy, but you're going to do it. Be confident in telling them, that way they have confidence in you. I got pregnant at 17, and me and my husband never expected my parents support financially, so do your best, work your hardest, and you'll do fine! Good luck hun!

[trina_2012]

i would go ahead and tell your parents, becuz (god forbid) yu might have complications in ur pregnancy, and if you wait until your 4 or 5 months, that might be too late.... :)

[Mommy2be94]

Im pregnant too..just found out and dont know how to tell my family...i will tell but u should tell the longer u wait the worse im 18 and in the same boat