What are some creative ways of giving my parents the news if I'm not sure whether they will freak out or actually be happy. I'm 28yrs old and live with them. I have a steady boyfriend.
2007-03-01 02:08:06 · 13 answers · asked by delicaterose713 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
We already have plans for the future ....my boyfriend already has our place and has started buying the furniture.
We both have a steady job.
2007-03-01 02:23:33 · update #1
Umm.
Hi Im pregnant! :D
2007-03-01 02:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by Mayonaise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 30 and had the same thing happen....Only I don't live with my parents. I told my whole family on Thanksgiving, but I was the last of the children to have a baby and both my brother and sister had children out of wedlock. So it wasn't too hard. My sister kinda broke the mold for the rest of us....
Are they old fashion? My boyfriends family is very old fashion, yet he sat them down and told them....Explaining that we did not want to just get married because of the baby but plan to look at that in the future after the baby is born if all was still going well.
You and your boyfriend should discuss future plans first, moving out, future together, this way when your asked the questions, you have the answers and not just "I don't knows"
Good Luck
2007-03-01 10:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by babedoll_nj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister was in the same situation as you, same age and steady boyfriend. She took the test with me and our mom in the room so mom knew immediately but dad was another story. Just tell them, the sooner the better. There is no way to drop the bomb on them gently. Just sit them both down and tell them, you are an adult and your happiness should be enough for them. My dad was shocked and disappointed at first but he told her that he loves and supports her and that's all that matters. Not telling your parents may be a blow to them. They will probably feel that you couldn't confide in them when you needed to the most. My dad is very excited about the new edition to the family now and the fact that she is giving him his first grandson. Your folks love you and you might be surprised with their responds. Good luck to you and congrats!!!!!!!
2007-03-01 10:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by CeeCee19 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they'll probably freak out a little bit no matter how you tell them. this is big news, after all. make an elaborate dinner for them-or take them out somewhere nice. over dessert ask them what they might think about the idea of being grandparents. do they like your boyfriend? that might make a difference whether you want him to be there or not. he probably should either way, but it might be a better idea not to have him there if they hate him a whole lot. now that i think about it, the restaurant might be best since they'll be less likely to freak out in a big way in a public place. emphasize how this is a good thing and that having your baby is way better than not having it. also, to thank me for my truly sage advice, feel free to name the child after me. it works for boys and girls. mostly boys, true, but sometimes girls. congratulations. i wish you, your baby, and your boyfriend the best.
2007-03-01 10:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by Dale B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would buy a card made for grandparents (like a just because card) and give it to them. I would not write anything in it I would just let them figure it out. Even if they are freaked out, which I don't think they would be, when the baby come they will not be able to keep there hands off. I baby always brings a family closer.
2007-03-01 10:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by everythingszenidontthinkso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to worry about other issues besides being creative. A steady job and a stable home of your own is more important in order to raise a happy and healthy child.
2007-03-01 10:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them some good things of the guy. And then slip in that ur pregnant. That way they don't get to ticked off. And beside ur old enough to leave and live ur life the way u want to. IT DON'T REALLY MATTER WHAT THEY THINK
2007-03-01 10:13:25 · answer #7 · answered by Cherry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them a Happy grandparents card.
2007-03-01 10:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy them t-shirts (or some other apparel) that say "#1 Grandpa" and "#1 Grandma" on them. Good luck!
2007-03-01 10:23:18 · answer #9 · answered by PerfectlyDelirious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just let them find out by themselves. If you don't feel comfortable telling them, don't. They will probably suspect something is up and catch on to what's going on without having to tell or explain to them.
2007-03-01 10:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by Time4Tivo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋