My bf and I are going to sit down and tell my parents that I am pregnant and that we are going to keep the baby. I am 18 and he is 17. What should weexpect besides disappointment? What happened when you broke the news? And we have been dating 2 years and my parents adore him and we planned on getting married in a year and a half ! (btw I am like 7 weeks pregnant)
2007-03-01 10:39:37 · 17 answers · asked by BrittanyB 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I have already graduated high school and started at a local college, he will be graduateing next may and we both hold good paying jobs.
2007-03-01 10:52:16 · update #1
I have the medicade papers and wic papers filled out already and also have a doctors appt tomorrow!
2007-03-01 10:59:20 · update #2
Expect an initial reaction of anger - it's big news & probably not what they had anticipated for your life. It will subside - and I bet in the long run they'll be happy you made the decision to keep the baby.
2007-03-01 10:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all I want to congratulate you on having found someone who is responsible enough to go through this with you.
You are old enough to take care of your self and the baby if you have to. Things might suck for you for a while, but just keep thinking things will get better and they will if you keep working at it. A new baby and planning a wedding will cause a lot of stress between you and your boyfriend. Keep communication open between the two of you. You will REALLY need each other in the months ahead. You will find the next year or two very difficult.
In answer to your question. Your parents will have a lot of questions for you. Where will you live? How will you support yourselves and the baby? What are you going to do about babysitting? Do you ever plan to continue your education? They might be angry at first, but most parents come around after a while and begin to look forward to being grandparents. Don't expect any kind of reaction. They might surprise you either way.
Good luck to your new family!
2007-03-01 18:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by cane_holder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every parent will react differently when faced with the news.
It will probably go over a bit better if you show them that you are mature enough to raise a child by having a plan in place. It is likely that you will be asked where you will live, how you expect to finish school, and how you will pay for the baby's expenses. Realistic, well-thought-out answers will go a long way towards calming your parents.
2007-03-01 18:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by Liz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents were happy. I was married but I was young (20). And he was 25. Your parents will probably be a little worried especially since he is so young. But I am sure they will be happy for the 2 of you and support you. My husband and I just found out that we're pregnant again and we're going to tell my parents this Saturday...even tho I am married and already have a child I am still really nervous! It's normal to feel nervous...but remember that they love you and they will love their grandchild. Congrats and good luck! :o)
2007-03-01 18:46:55 · answer #4 · answered by Angela 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all congrat hun :) im 3 months an 1 week with our child and me and my partner have been together for 2 years and 3 months. i have just turned 18 and he is about to turn 21.. trust me your gonna get a lot of people that really dont like the idea your mums a mum and willl eventually come round she will be more dissapointed at the fact you made her a grandma so young :) but parental instinct is to love your child no matter what so stress less take each day as it comes. and as long as you have thought the decision through enuff and you and your man are happy it really dont matter what any one else thinks just make sure that u have clearly thought it through good luck hunni
2007-03-01 18:47:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think dissapointment will be the biggest thing but you are VERY lucky they adore him! Don't freak out just take it calmly you are pregnant and need to be calm as you can you don't want to get upset or anything like that. Good luck and I wish you guys the best! Just tell them you have some great news and that it's a sign that you guys want to be together forever and want to have a child together! If you already planned on getting married they should be fine!
2007-03-01 18:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Claudia-Elena's Mommy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm 21 years old and it wasn't easy for me to tell my parents. Besides disappointment you could expect alot of questions on how you think you're going to be able to support and nurture the baby. My mom asked me to consider getting an abortion, but I told her absolutely not and that I honestly felt in my heart that this baby is a blessing and I know I'll find the strength to take care of her. Congratulations on your pregnancy, good luck, and God bless.
2007-03-01 18:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by Nyomi's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well good luck girl! if there;s anything i can say, its that you should not expect them to be happy! However, the good point is that your parents "adore" your bf so at least they wont lash at you in anger. just make sure that you dont stree yourself too much because its not good for the baby. the baby might develop birth defects you know. I;m pretty sure everything will turn out ok.
Good luck!
2007-03-01 18:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by debzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect disappointment and shock. But its good your parents adore him and you have been dating a while. I was 15 when I found out I was pregnant, my parents were very disappointed in me and were for a while. But I am 19 now and I think they are quite proud in how I have turned out! But good luck!
2007-03-01 18:50:06 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think your parents will be thrilled. Maybe a little disappointed, not because they don't want you to have the baby but maybe because they might have wanted you to get married first or buy a house first?? But don't worry they know everything happens for a reason! And its not like you have just met some loser and they don't even know him!!!
Are you engaged?? Do they know you want to get married?? Make sure you tell them this!
And to be honest...I would tell them that first!
"Yay, we're engaged! We're getting married! ....oh by the way, we're having a baby."
No matter what, i guarentee your parents will stick by your side -no matter what!
2007-03-01 18:51:29 · answer #10 · answered by Moz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋