Im 19 and just found out that I am pregnant. How should I tell my parents?!?

Question

I know my family will be supportive. Im just nervous and so scared.

Answer 1

Go to walmart and look for those 88cent bibs that say "i love grandma" and "i love grandpa" and put them in a little gift bag and give them to them.

That's what my husband and I did when we found out we were pregnant.

Answer 2

Ive read your other posts and I have to say I think you are a brave girl. My name is crystal and I am 21 years old. Im in college and I just had my first baby 4 weeks ago. A little girl 6 lbs 13 oz 19 1/4 inches long. i named her Isobelle. It was a long labor 17 hrs, I was scared to death. Scared about school and being a young mom and would I be a good mother?but when my baby came into this world something happened. She wasnt breathing at first and they rushed her over to her table and I started crying finally I heard her and I was still crying. Its been 4 weeks and Its hard. She sleeps most of the day and gets up a couple of times a night but my parents are helping out a lot. Im not married but I do live with my babys daddy. Hes 32 so hes done with school. My daughter is everything to me and sometimes I just stand over her and watch her. I brought her into this world. I thought about abortion. That would have been the biggest regret in my life. Trust me once your parents see that precious baby they will forget it all. Congrads on baby and you can do it if not think about adoption.

Answer 3

I know your nervous and scared but it's best to just get it over with now. If they are the kind of parents you say they are they won't be mad in fact they will be your support through your pregnancy. I just went through the same thing not to long ago myself at 28. I was so nervous and scared to tell my parents. Being their baby girl I was afraid how they would react since I'm not married and they hadn't got a chance to meet my boyfriend at the time. Just don't wait it makes it worse if you wait. I waited till I was four months along before I told them and they were more upset that I waited to tell them than they were about me being pregnant. I gave birth on January 21, a boy, 7lbs. 14.8 oz. and 21 in. long. Best thing that ever happened to me! I live with the baby's daddy but my parent's are very supportive even though I don't live close by we talk once a week via telephone and I have to send them pictures of their grandson once a month so they can see how he's grown.

Answer 4

I think you should just be up front and honest with your parents you maybe nervous and scared but the sooner you tell them the better things will be. just sit them down and tell them you want to tell them something I'm sure they will understand it's not like your 15 or 16 your 19 your an adult now so I think your parents will more understanding than they would be if you were 15 or 16. good luck and I hope you have A healthy baby.

Answer 5

This will be difficult, but I think the sooner you tell them, the better. I became pregnant last year, out of wedlock, and my family was shocked...I am a Christian and was a virgin prior to my becoming pregnant, and I am pretty much the last person any of my family or friends would have guessed would become pregnant (and I never would have predicted it, either!). I was a little older than you (25), but it was a huge shock nonetheless, both for me and my family and friends. I told my mom first because I felt she'd be the most supportive, and I was definitely right. Having her know made me feel better.I told my family in stages, meaning that I told them one at a time (I have four siblings)...I did it to kind of soften the blow on myself, I think, but in some ways I regret that as the ones who found out later were kind of upset about that fact. But I do think you need to tell them in whatever way will make you feel most comfortable. It is nerve-wracking and scary, but just remember that you are being honest about something very important. And try to remind yourself that although it may be difficult now, and the reactions you get may not all be positive (and some may be very negative), things WILL get better. I still feel very judged by my older brothers in some ways, but once you get futher along in the pregnancy, and especially once the baby is born, people's perspectives will change and things will become more focused around the new life as opposed to judgements about what happened. I guess my advice would be to maybe first tell a family member or friend that you know will be very supportive, to let them know, get some support and to kind of "practice" saying it before telling people who might be more negative or upset about it. God bless you and your little one. Things may be hard for awhile, but I am pretty sure thatyour little one will turn out to be the biggest, if most unexpected, blessing in your life. I know my little girl definitely is.

Answer 6

I would just tell him and get it over with. Because you need to let them know so you can go to the doctors. and get all that fun stuff set up. you need to give us more info like was it a one night stand or is the father someone you have been with for a while. that seems to be a lil more helpful you both should sit down and tell your parents. If you have any brothers or sisters I would just tell your mom and dad for right now. and let them tell any brothers or sisters. or you could just leave your pregnancy test where you mom will find it, I don't know if that will make her mad or what not sure. Can't really remember what I said to my mom but It won't have mattered I live like 1500 miles away from home.

Answer 7

I understand your nervous. The waiting to tell part is the worse. Just get it over with. You may be surprised at how supportive they will be. Remember you are their daughter and I am sure they want whats best for you. Part of that is getting the professional help you and your baby need right now. Be honest, be upfront and do it ASAP. No use fretting over it. It just makes it worse. Good Luck.

Answer 8

I was 23 and freaking out! I knew my family would be supportive in the end, but was scared of initial reactions, especially from my dad! I pulled my dad into a room by ourselves, and showed him an ultrasound picture, and said congratulations grandpa. Well, that night didn't go so hot, and I took some flack throughout my pregnancy. BUT....once he held her, it was never an issue. my daughter is now his pride and joy, and he even babysits her 2 days a week.

Just take deep breaths. Babies are a blessing.

Answer 9

Everything will be alright. I am 24 and married and I was still nervous about telling my parents. :) In the end, they were excited of course. I just had to kind of blurt it out, so I found out I'm pregnant today.... that sort of thing. I'm sure everything will be ok, Good luck and Congradulations!

Answer 10

There's just no easy way, but at least you feel they'll be supportive. Still, it would be a surprise or a shock. Get them together when everyone is relaxed at home and tell them as soon as you can. Just don't blurt it out when they're distracted with something or upset with anything else.

Answer 11

girly this is what I did. i woke my parents up at 1 in the morning crying and told them i had to tell them something important they were tired so were like i don't wanna hear it then i just said it I'm pregnant. yeah they got mad and i knew that they were going to go on for ever and ever BUT they were tired so they just you know said a couple of things and were like we'll talk about it more in the morning. see the point was to get it off my chest. yeah after that it got worst but Sh*t you know at least i told them. since you know your parents will be supportive then just tell them it'll make YOU feel better