I just found out im pregnant.?

Question

How long should i wait to tell my parents? My parents are very strict eventhough Im 20 and about to graduate college.

Answer 1

THE SOONER THE BETTER.

Answer 2

I have heard that is most common to tell others around the third month. You might want to tell you parents little earlier. Try to pick a good time, I know it's very hard to determine.

Your parents are very strict but I'm sure that deep inside they just want what is best for you and if you give signals that this is what you want, they will eventually go along with you.

I hope you have a boyfriend that is willing to stand by your side on this. If this is what you want and you feel right about it I take the liberty of congratulating you on your pregnancy. Sure there's enough to be done and said and I wish you all the best.

Take good care and do not do things that will harm the baby's safety and health.

Answer 3

i'm 21 and i found out in february that i'm pregnant. My parents are very strict too so i had the same problem, but i went ahead and told my parents the day i found out so they'd have time to calm down by the time i saw them again. The longer you wait the harder it will be, then they won't only be upset that ur pregnant but also that u didn't tell them for so long. My parents were upset at first but now they couldn't be more excited about their first grandchild. It was very hard to tell them cuz i wasn't sure what they were going to say but in the end everything was ok. They didn't exactly care for my boyfriend then but now everythings great between all of us. If your parents do happen to flip out, give them time, they'll come around....

Answer 4

CONGRADULATIONS MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!your mom and dad may not be wild about it. i assume your not married but have a good boyfriend?you may just want to get married quick before you start showing. i come from the old school of hard knocks and i suppose your parents are my age. im almost 53.however whats done has been done and your an adult and you must love sex therefore your with child.your mom and dad will be beside themselves and will also be upset but they will get over it soon enough.then they will be so happy that they are going to have another bundle of joy.even if you dont get married to the father, i bet they will take your room at home fix it up for the baby and you. thats what i call unconditional love.your father will be the one to pitch a fit.your mom will be astonished when you tell her but will hug you and "say i will be there for you." after a few hours your dad will do the same but it will probably be sooner. but wait and see if the father will marry you. if you dont love him like you should please dont marry for the babies sake.too many couples have gotten married for that only.those wedded people soon separated and divorced.dont let that happen.would be better to go on with your life and raising your child alone that to spend time in a loveless marriage.best of luck on what you decide.

Answer 5

I would sit down first and think about how you want to tell them. Do you just want to slip out when you are talking? Do you want your significant other/dad of baby there with you- if he's still in the picture that is? Do you want to explain to them why you feel you would make a good mom? Are you considering adoption or keeping the baby? These are all good questions to think about before you tell them. Tell them as soon as you feel ready to.

Make a plan before you tell them so they know that you have thought about it a lot and that you are being responsible for the actions you made. Tell them that you need their support and you know it wasn't what they wanted, but it's happened and nothing can change it now. Then show them the plan you have made and let them voice their concerns and feelings.

It means a lot to a parent to see that their children are taking resposibilty for the actions they have made. Just be straigh-forward and honest with them. That will get you ahead in the long run.

Answer 6

U need to talk to the Father of the child, keep the baby No Abortion. Your Parents Strick, Wait till u Graduate collage, since u about too. Then tell your parents, better be safe than sorry.

Answer 7

You should tell them ASAP....and why not? They are going to find out anyway. Make sure you read as much literature as possible on how to have a successful pregnancy and birth. Also make sure you get your prenatal vitamins. Don't be nervous, your parents will grow to love their grandchild the same way they have loved you despite there strictness. You will have a beautiful baby and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Answer 8

I didn't tell my parent until i was about a month along. Although it was a little different for me because i was only 17 at the time. It is better if you tell them asap because you wouldn't want them to find out through the grape vine.

Good Luck!

Answer 9

Take some time to gather your own thoughts and get your own plan straight. Once you are comfortable with your plan then you can go to your parents. They will probably be upset but the longer you wait the harder it will be. Try bringing a family friend wiht you when you tell them, someone both you and your parents trust but someone who you can lean on for support too.

Answer 10

Well if you are graduating college at 20, then you must be pretty responsible. And remember, you are 20, so your parents can't really say anything. Tell them asap!
Congrats!

Answer 11

I think you should tell them as soon as possible. The last thing you should do to you and the baby now is worry and telling them will at least get it over with so you can concentrate on going to the doctor or doing whatever you need to do. I hope this helps. Good luck!