i am weeks pregnant and i havent told my parents yet...how can i tell them without them gettin mad at me..i know i need to go to the doctor but i cant unless they know and i dont want to hurt them cause i am only 18!! someone please help me
2007-01-30 08:55:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Just tell them. They may be mad but they are your parents and they love you. At 18, you are old enough to make your own decisions and be responsible...not to mention accountable for your actions. Buck up babygurl, now isn' t the time to be a child and afraid of what others will say.
2007-01-30 08:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 25 and married and I still had a hard time telling my mother & grandmother that I was pregnant. My husband and I even planned the pregnancy. I didn't even get a congratulations from my grandma at first, she said she needed time to think about it. My mom actually took it a lot better than I thought she would. Eventually, everyone will be excited about it, because you cannot change anything now. You are 18 and a baby is NOT going to ruin your life or your families. I know it is going to be hard, but the others are right when they say you need to think of your baby and prenatal care! Congratulations!!
2007-01-30 17:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by socialwork2010 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hadnt even been 17 for a month yet when i found out that i was pregnant. i told my parents the next day and yeah, they freaked out for a few days. but when i told them that i was getting married to the father and having the baby, i had their best wishes. now, im 31 weeks pregnant, everything is going great, and now theyre excited to have a new son in law and a new grand daughter!! just be an adult about it when you tell them. youre entitled to your own opinions, and they cant decide for you on what to do with the baby. just sit them down and take it one day at a time. it'll all get better after the first week... i promise! or they might take it greatly, you never know till you tell them, let me know how they take it. if you need anyone to talk to, im here. my email is goodlilgurl08@yahoo.com email anytime.
2007-01-30 17:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well one good thing .. you are at least 18. They will get mad and probably say some awful things.. but then they will get over it and love you just the same. I know this is hard to do.. but you really need to tell them so you can get an appt and start some good prenatal care. I would tell your Mother first.. then your Father.. that way she will have time to cool off and help take up for you when your dad is mad. I wish you the best of luck.. you will be fine.. take care of yourself.
2007-01-30 17:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by luvthbaby2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i told my parents they were happy. If they get mad at you, they will get over it. You have to go see a doctor! Im only 19 and i got pregnant when i was 18 (im 28 weeks now). Your parent will get over the fact that your pregnant and will enjoy the fact that they will be grandparents.
Good luck!!
2007-01-30 17:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having difficulty telling your parents then write them a letter. If your mother is observant, she is going to notice your symptoms soon anyhow. Since you really need to get to the doctor in the next few weeks, just tell your parents that you are sorry for disappointing them but what's done is done and now you all need to come together and prepare for the birth of this child.
2007-01-30 17:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by Charlee's Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through this same exact thing. It took me 4months to tell my dad and believe me, once I told him he was pretty good about it. It's just getting the courage to tell them. After you tell them they will not be very excited, but they will get better and once the baby gets here, they will be happy as can be! Good Luck, believe me it will turn out ok.
By the way, you could go to your local health department and take a free pregnancy test. This way you could tell your parents and have the test with you. Either way it will work out.
2007-01-30 17:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by kris10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey!just tell them. It will make you feel better and all this worrying can't be good for the baby. You were legal when you had sex so just tell them and get it over with. Any normal parents would understand, they were young once after all! Ohh and congratulations :)
2007-01-30 17:01:04 · answer #8 · answered by Star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wont hurt them. They may be a little disappointed but now is the time you need to grow up. You were woman enough to have sex now be woman enough to take responsibility. This is not something that will go away. Good luck
2007-01-30 16:58:25 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see a doctor without them. Even if you're on their insurance, simply call your family practitioner or OB/GYN and make an appointment for yourself. You should, however, tell your parents. You are an adult and you did adult things. Best of luck!
2007-01-30 17:00:02 · answer #10 · answered by duckygrl21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋