How do I tell my parents I'm pregnant?

Can you trust your sister to keep your secret? You might tell her, first.

I am divorced and my daughter's father lives in another part of the state. She told me first. The mother of her baby's father wasn't told until my daughter was 5-plus months along (after the amniocentesis came back okay) and my daughter's father wasn't told until sometime after that point.

I'm afraid there's no easy answer for this one.

You might check with Birthright to see if their counselors have any suggestions (www.birthright.org). Other than that, I think you'll have to play it by ear.

Decide whom you think you can count on to be supportive (even though they may be disappointed) and tell those people first. Tell the others as they fall into place, or on a 'need to know' basis; whichever works for you.

If you still live at home or see your family regularly, you'll obviously need to tell them sooner, rather than later.

Take it slow, one step at a time and never get backed into a corner so you feel as though you must explain or apologize. If necessary, have a friend or family member with you for support and always feel free to leave the room (or even the house) if you feel overwhelmed or threatened.

Good luck, hon.

I think that the best thing for you to do right now, is get your own head round it. For starters not being rude asking but are you in a really stable relationship. Is it or will it last. Youhave to think from both sides of the coin. What happens if you split. Will you be able to look after your child alone. What's the family support network like. Well I think you'll soon be finding out that answer when you come to telling your parents. I think that you should 100% make sure that you want this baby (your baby) and that  you and your partner can provide for this child. Do you work. It costs alot of money bringing up just 1 child. Time and effort,sleepless nights. No going out with your mates on every sat night. But if you are wanting the right time for to tell your mum and dad. I think the sooner the better, because then they can support you through all of your pregancy. But I think that the best thing would be to tell your mum first. have a heart to heart on what you want out of life and then go on to tell her that your pregnant and want a family with your boyfriend, and this is the path you want to take. Just have a really good heart to heart eith her. Make her understand how you are feeling and don't forget about your mum's feelings aswell. Hope this helps. But I wouldn't advice you both you and your partner approaching your parents together I think it would be too much for them to take on board at this moment in time.

Hope this helps.

I think your parents will want to know that you have a plan.  Contacting Birthright or your local crisis pregnancy center is a good idea.  They have free counseling that can help you create a plan for parenting your child.  When you meet with your parents, you will have a plan to share.  If you attend a church, talk to your pastor.  If you don't have a church, this might be a good time to find one.  It's helpful to have the support of a community when you are pregnant.  They can also be great guides for you and your boyfriend. 

When you tell your parents, acknowledge that you have let them down.  They will be disappointed.  They know how hard it is to be a parent and they may have hoped that you would have waited.  They may also be disappointed that you have been sexually active, hoping that this would have been saved for marriage.  They will blame your boyfriend, although clearly it took two to create this child. Acknowledge all of these issues. Let your parents know that you realize they love you. Remember that their reaction, as difficult or hurtful as it may be, is probably based on their love and hope for you.

One last thing.  Having a child is an incredible experience, truly a blessing.  Your life will change in the most wonderful ways.  No it won't be easy, but it will be worth it.  Congratulations on this new life growing inside of you.

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make them understand your situation so that they can help you while you are still pregnant. We all know that our parents will understand at the end.. Your baby is a blessing,you must be proud, every individual has its own purpose.