My question comes with a bit of a story. First off, my younger sister (19) is pregnant, and our strong christian grand parents took that pretty hard. My father wanted her to get an abortion, but now in her seventh month, everyone's accepted it and are doing well with the idea. Her boyfriend is around her age and they've been together for awhile. I've just entered the second trimester (13th week) of my pregnancy, and am scared to death of breaking the news. My 2 sisters, the father, and a few friends know, but it's going to be rough on the family. The father and I haven't been seeing each other that long, he's quite a bit older than me (roughly 10 years) and has a reputation for being a bit of a lush. Now, I know everyone will be disappointed at first but will eventually come around, but does anyone have any ideas on how to break the news? I've started to show slightly, and it'll need to be soon! Thanks to anyone who was willing to read the story and help out!
2006-11-06 04:25:58 · 7 answers · asked by scrappy21 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
you should do it when he is in a good mood because a baby brings joy and happiness yeah they will be mad at first butthey will eventually get over it Good Luck
2006-11-06 04:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by feliciakj06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a family meeting with the boyfriend by your side. They'll figure it out before you say it, but there's safety in numbers. Apologize and promise to pay your own bills and raise your own child. They'll be sad because it is a hard life and they were probably looking forward to seeing you do some fun things or getting some work experience before starting a family. If you acknowledge it, it may make them realize that you at least see where they're coming from. You're smart to realize they'll be upset at first no matter how well you handle it.
2006-11-06 04:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry you feel you have to kep it a secret for so long! How old are you> Older than 19 I gather.
Well I'd just announce it over dinner, and act like you are ahppy as can be, HAVE THE father there too for support and your sister! just dont let them get you down and take NO negativity, say hey! im happy about this and you need to be too!
Good luck to you! Im breaking the news to my boss this week, im 12 weeks now! so Well see how it goes!
GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!
2006-11-06 04:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by crystald 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if they are used to seeing pregnant girls in the family, then just go for it, I mean your sister is almost full term, so honestly, what are they gonna do? Sure the shock will be there, but they will get over it-they always do!
2006-11-06 04:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 20 when I got pregnant with the first child and my now husband and i were not really together, I sent my parents an email and explained to them what the situation was, it gave them time to read it cool down and get back to me!!
2006-11-06 04:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your sister is pregnant and they took it a little harsh but eventually
accepted the fact so maybe you should just come out with it
2006-11-06 04:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by Antinitra B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i sent a card that said congrats then i wrote in it that iam pregnant that way i did not have to deal with my family being disappointed with me it worked really well to make sure it is a cute card
2006-11-06 04:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by angie f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋