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foreverwaiting
02-26-2008, 02:14 PM
im alittle nerous about telling my family that im pregnant mymom knows and she freaked and now i just have to tell my dad and aunt any ideas?

Sabrena Renee
02-26-2008, 02:15 PM
just let it out i guess..good luck! hope they support you in every way possible!

rosebud*
02-26-2008, 02:16 PM
i sent a card with an ultrasound pic and due date to my family.

Caimbrie
02-26-2008, 02:18 PM
I told my family this time by giving them baby stuff as christmas presents. For the other 3 kids I just called them. Are you worried because you're young?

Donna
02-26-2008, 02:21 PM
I sent a pic text message to my family with my last preg. All the others I just made a billion phone calls and told them.

foreverwaiting
02-26-2008, 02:54 PM
yes i am only 21 and my db and i just started datin not to long ago, i moved to tn and was sapossed to start a new life and things were going great everyone was so proud of me and now im pregnant and i was scared in the begining but now im kind of excited aboput havin a baby i mean db wants it and was happy about it, wich makes it easier on me but sumhow i dont see them being as excited as i am.

Caimbrie
02-26-2008, 03:05 PM
yes i am only 21 and my db and i just started datin not to long ago, i moved to tn and was sapossed to start a new life and things were going great everyone was so proud of me and now im pregnant and i was scared in the begining but now im kind of excited aboput havin a baby i mean db wants it and was happy about it, wich makes it easier on me but sumhow i dont see them being as excited as i am.

If you're happy then don't worry about it :) You're young, but not THAT young. I was married to my first husband at 17 :lol

LindsayErin
02-26-2008, 03:10 PM
I am not preggo but IF I was preggo I think I would just sit both my parents down and just flat out say it. That might just be me tho. I also think it depends on the relationship you have w/ your family. I know for a fact mine would FLIP at first (esp my dad), but they would except it after a couple weeks.

:congrats though!!!! Everything will be fine! and good luck :)

JustBreathe
02-26-2008, 03:55 PM
That's a tough situation :hugs

Lckychrmzz
02-26-2008, 04:14 PM
I told my family this time by giving them baby stuff as christmas presents. For the other 3 kids I just called them. Are you worried because you're young?

Same here except I couldnt wait for Christmas lol So they got it a week early.

flowerchild
02-26-2008, 05:02 PM
yes i am only 21 and my db and i just started datin not to long ago, i moved to tn and was sapossed to start a new life and things were going great everyone was so proud of me and now im pregnant and i was scared in the begining but now im kind of excited aboput havin a baby i mean db wants it and was happy about it, wich makes it easier on me but sumhow i dont see them being as excited as i am.

Tell them. :) Even if they freak out at first, soon any issues they had will disappear as they get more and more excited about your baby's arrival. That's great that DB is happy about it, at least you know you'll have his support, no matter what. When I told, I just called my mom and sisters and let them spread the news. Good luck! We're here for ya!

instant_oatmeal
02-26-2008, 08:17 PM
I just told mine over the phone.

Amanda
02-26-2008, 10:28 PM
I told my parents over the phone.

I do know that it's hard when you aren't married and you find out but honestly once they get past the shock they will be so excited for you. I know my family was sooo excited and that's all they talked about after the initial shock :hugs good luck

autumnh
02-27-2008, 01:37 AM
I'll be 22 in May and I'm preggo with twins so telling my parents definitely scares me a little! I graduate college in May so at least I have that under my belt. Just be honest with them and don't try to hide it. Even if they are angry, they will come around soon!

My sister had a baby at 16 and again at 19 and my parents were mad at first but got over it and supported her.

Goodluck!

dannysgirl004
02-27-2008, 01:44 AM
I had my 1st at 18 & my 2nd at 20. I was scared as hell to tell my parents I was pregnant. I wasn't married, but I wasn't living at home. I just came out one day and told my mom. And I told my dad over the phone. My dad was mad for a few days, but he got over it real quick. My mom was upset, but believe me they will be happy in the long run.

HuskerFan
02-27-2008, 01:59 AM
I had DD at 20, and when I told my parents I was so scared, they were shocked at first, probably for a week. They did warm up to the idea though, and once they held their first baby granddaughter they were head over heels for her. Once the initial shock wears off, it will be alright.

MissOHara
02-27-2008, 02:04 AM
You are def not too young!

Send/give them a preggo test in a bracelet box. That way they know you are happy about it too.

Callie
02-27-2008, 02:10 AM
I called my Mom on the phone and told her not to say anything, and it went from there. She told EVERYONE, so I ended up having to call dh's family and tell them. lol!!
I was really nervous about telling my dad for some reason (I mean I had been married for 5 years,and was 25 years old) Everyone took it good though.

Good luck to you!

flowerchild
02-27-2008, 03:29 AM
I called my Mom on the phone and told her not to say anything, and it went from there. She told EVERYONE, so I ended up having to call dh's family and tell them. lol!!
I was really nervous about telling my dad for some reason (I mean I had been married for 5 years,and was 25 years old) Everyone took it good though.

Good luck to you!


It's understandable to be more nervous about telling your dad. I mean it's proof that daddy's little girl is :sex! lol

MissOHara
02-27-2008, 03:34 AM
It's understandable to be more nervous about telling your dad. I mean it's proof that daddy's little girl is :sex! lol

:lmao

dads actually come through though! It may take a lil while, but I'm sure he'll bee happy!

Remember that scene in Father of the Bride Part 2, right after they announced they were preggo, and Steve Martin is looking at Brian saying "I never liked the Brian Mackenzie!" and Brian is wearing the Hef robe with a pipe and laughing.

Yeah, it'll turn out fiiiine. I think the secret is letting them know youre excited too!

flowerchild
02-27-2008, 03:52 AM
:lmao

dads actually come through though! It may take a lil while, but I'm sure he'll bee happy!

Remember that scene in Father of the Bride Part 2, right after they announced they were preggo, and Steve Martin is looking at Brian saying "I never liked the Brian Mackenzie!" and Brian is wearing the Hef robe with a pipe and laughing.

Yeah, it'll turn out fiiiine. I think the secret is letting them know youre excited too!

Oh yes! My dad is so excited about this baby! Once they get over the shock of what made the baby, it's great lol.

resless_me
02-27-2008, 05:50 AM
When i told my parents, they didnt even know i was married yet, so i hada whole plate of stuff to tell them. I was so nervous (and most likely the hormones didnt help) i started crying...and they LAUGHED at me... they were soo excited to become grandparents all the other stuff just melted away. And then when i told my dad it was a boy, He was REALLY over the moon about it... So im my case, i totally predicted things all wrong..just have faith in the fact that no matter what, they love you. everything will be ok

jeepgirl
02-27-2008, 06:29 AM
gotta just get it out there

*Sarah*
02-27-2008, 06:45 AM
good luck. I would just tell them. As long as you are happy, that is what matters:hugs

foreverwaiting
02-27-2008, 10:53 PM
thanks so much everyone !!!!!

SezzySue
02-28-2008, 12:11 AM
my best tip is tell them as its a good thing, don't act as if its a bad thing and they will react better. I would tell your dad and let him fill in the family

MARiNE_GIRL_<3
02-28-2008, 01:31 AM
i had my daughter when i was 17 but me and the DF had been together for a few years but i was reallt young and i was afraid to tell my family to but remeber they love you and if your happy and you towo have a plan then they should be happy for you too..