im 18 and happy to be pregnant im so worried to tell them, they still treat me like a kid as im their youngest child!
2006-10-01 05:53:20 · 38 answers · asked by nicky.x 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
no its not silly, your an adult, and who knows they might actually be happy to have a grandchild.. u should tell them though because you do NOT want to go through ur pregnancy alone, believe me..
2006-10-01 05:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not silly. I am in the same exact situation right now, Im a little older (21) but still, I am the ONLY child. So, they are going to freak. But it's a life, it's a blessing.
Be honest and don't try to hide it forever!
Im trying to determine the best way to tell them though, if you figure it out, let me know though alright!
2006-10-01 07:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by Momma2007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They probably will be a bit dissapointed for you- not in you but for you- 18 is very young to have a baby- but do you know what- worse things happen- If you are happy then Congratulations- they might be shocked at first but will soon come around- after all everyone loves a new baby in the family!!
2006-10-02 02:27:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, tell them they maybe over the moon,, if your in a good relationship then there is no reason for them not to be happy for you to start a family, but at 18 make sure you are ready and that the father will stick by the baby wherever he is.
2006-10-01 23:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by Everything happens for a reason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not silly. You're an adult now, even if like every parent in the world your parents don't want to see it. Sit them down and tell them. They're probably going to be happy to have a grandchild on the way.
2006-10-01 06:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most parents want the best for their children and even if you may be happy about the pregnancy, they may not. You are still very young and having a child is a huge responsibility - not just physically, but emotionally and financially too. You haven't had the opportunity to explore life yet, and now you have created a new life.
2006-10-01 06:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not silly at all, take them out somewhere for coffee or something in a public place, they are less likely to make a scene in public. Be prepared for tears and recriminations, but stay calm and tell them that you are happy about it. They might be supportive or they could be horrified, whichever they will soon realise that you are an adult now. Good luck, and i hope everything goes well for you.
2006-10-01 05:57:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was scared to tell them and I was 20, so no your not being silly, but just do it, they might be cross at first but then they will get used to it. I am guessing you think they are going to be cross if your scared.
My daughter is now almost 18 herself and I would get used to it. It's just a human reaction.
Good Luck and Congratulations.
2006-10-01 06:07:18 · answer #8 · answered by twinkletoes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to be scared or worried to tell your parents.But they should be happy for you.That is if you have a hard-working proud soon to- be-Daddy on your side helping you to tell them.It's not silly to be scared.At first,they might be shocked or surprised,but they have to undertsnad the decisions you make.
Go to them and tell them you are now a woman and that you are having a baby!Don't be scared!
Good LUCK! :]
2006-10-01 06:07:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not! it's that thing about not wanting to disappoint your parents, they treat you like a child so will they think your too young to have one. Tell them, they might be shocked but I'm sure they'll be pleased and supportive. Hey they may even treat you like an adult now that your gonna be a mummy, congrats!
2006-10-01 05:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by Rach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was 16 (the baby of the family) she came to me. She felt I was the one who would not go through the roof. I struggled, I surely did, but I could see her lost look and humiliation, as well as exultation in the fact of her womanhood. Her fear was with her dad, so I was the one left holding the bag. She wouldn't even stay in the room for the conversation with him.
She kept the baby, my grandson is almost 13 now. It was hard for her, learning to do the things that early that a new mom should learn, but she had lots of hands to help. If you have a strong support group, it is easier to go through it young. There are also Lamaze classes out there for helping with the delivery, programs you can enroll for through your doctor's office, and financial assistance if the father does not want to participate, as in our case.
Basically, at 18 if you do this to raise the child yourself, remember that you are now legally an adult. If your parents are unwilling to be helpful, you have the right to move out on your own and pay your own rent, too. Hospital costs are high for labor and delivery, so if you leave the safety of home, that will be yours as well. Do you have a good job that pays maternity leave for 6 weeks? What about daycare after that?
When my first girl was born, we went shopping for her first pair of shoes when she was scarcely able to use them for anything but foot decorations. When I got home late that day, I cried my eyes out. The only thing I could say to her father was, "we have to buy shoes for 18 years!" It is not not as simple to provide for a life as it is to create it.
Take care with your choices, for words and actions, especially with your parents. Realize that they were not likely intending to have you live with them while you raise your baby.
Best wishes.
2006-10-01 06:08:17 · answer #11 · answered by H2Ocolors 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋