I'm 26 but daren't tell my parents!

[Shelley]

Well done EmmyLou - Thats one down! I'm just ready to blurt it out to my mum, especially while I'm in a really good mood about things. Plus she's in a good mood today too.

I know when the baby is due they'll be so excited and be thrilled, I just don't know if I can handle any stick from them at the moment.

X

 

[Shelley]

That just made me cry Emmy, about your dad and sister. Am soooo emotional at the minute. Can't control it. Cried for 10 minutes last night when I dropped my sandwich on the floor!

Didn't dare tell my Mum, just didn't seem right without OH there an my Dad. Aiming to do it before tuesday, it's getting us all together thats the problem!

I'll keep you updated hun.

 

[rusks]

good luck shelley x

 

[Tam]

Good luck from me too Shelley! xx

 

[Shelley]

I did it! Told them both last night. Apparantly when we walked in and sat down my Dad said to my mum 'she's come to tell us she's pregnant, I can tell'. Must've been my white face and stammer! Anyway, my Dad got all upset cos he was so happy and said it's the best news he's had in a long long time and wouldn't stop hugging me. My mum was slightly more reserved and all she could manage was 'well it's not the worse news I couldve had' although she did apologise for the lack of enthusiasm and said she was in shock. My dad helped things by teasing her calling her nanny so it lightened things up for her and she started smiling.
I'm so happy, now I can really enjoy what is happening to us and relax more. I expected the worst reaction and am over the moon with what was said.

So Emmylou, I was so petrified but feel 100% better. My mum wasn't thrilled but she'll come to terms with it. I think a baby can never be bad news even if circumstances are hard, just reassure ML that you and OH love each other and thats most important for baby etc. X

 

[missac]

Well done Shelley, what a load off your mind x

 

[Emmylou]

Ah Shelley I am over the moon for you, you got a fabulous reaction! Was glad to see your post this morning, I have been offline for the last day or two as have been feeling like sandpaper with ms & a cold! So thats a big lift, and such a weight off your shoulders isn't it.

Even better, leave it to sink in a week, i spoke to my mum yesterday, i told her a week ago, went to see her on monday cos it was my birthday - and she didn't raise the subject at all! I was telling her i got my scan date, she then said oh i've got a meal with the girls that night, then changed the subject - but yesterday she told me she had been thinking that when i want to go back to work after the baby, she will change to a 4 day week, so that she can have the baby once a week for us! Fab!

I really am so pleased for you (& OH & nanny & grandad), keep your fingers crossed we're off to tell MIL tomorrow!

 

[*saulino*]

Hi

good luck to the both of you hope the news goes well
Katrina

 

[Shelley]

Good Luck Emmylou! got my fingers crossed for you with the ML. I really want to tell my girlfriends, theres 6 of us who have all been best friends since the age of 11 and they're closer to me than my family but OH wants me to leave it till 12 weeks. I understand him and agree with all the people we know as aquaintances but these lot have been through so much with me that it's about time I gave them some good news instead of bad!

My Mum is quite funny, she's come round already and asks every person that walks into the shop their name and either smiles at me if she likes it or just dismisses it if not. she's on about nursery themes and clothes already! god what have I done!!!!

 

[Tam]

I did it! Told them both last night. Apparantly when we walked in and sat down my Dad said to my mum 'she's come to tell us she's pregnant, I can tell'. Must've been my white face and stammer! Anyway, my Dad got all upset cos he was so happy and said it's the best news he's had in a long long time and wouldn't stop hugging me. My mum was slightly more reserved and all she could manage was 'well it's not the worse news I couldve had' although she did apologise for the lack of enthusiasm and said she was in shock. My dad helped things by teasing her calling her nanny so it lightened things up for her and she started smiling.
I'm so happy, now I can really enjoy what is happening to us and relax more. I expected the worst reaction and am over the moon with what was said.

So Emmylou, I was so petrified but feel 100% better. My mum wasn't thrilled but she'll come to terms with it. I think a baby can never be bad news even if circumstances are hard, just reassure ML that you and OH love each other and thats most important for baby etc. X

I am so pleased things went this well babe......your Mum will dote on LO very soon, trust me Just needs to sink in!! xx

 

[Tam]

My Mum is quite funny, she's come round already and asks every person that walks into the shop their name and either smiles at me if she likes it or just dismisses it if not. she's on about nursery themes and clothes already! god what have I done!!!!

Ya love it really!!!!! xx

 

[Shelley]

I know I do! it's nice to see her smiling now, she's had a rough time recently so now she's got something to look forward to. She can't wait to go baby shopping and thats never a past time I will give up so easily!

 

[Tam]

Good for you babe!! You enjoy every second of it!!! xx

 

[Emmylou]

Hey Shelley (& all),

Well, we did it! Told MIL on friday, then waited for the lecture etc. and got the complete opposite reaction to what we were expecting. She is over the moon! Very excited! Can't wait for the grandbaby to get here (OH is only child and baby will be 1st grandchild).

She is planning to move to Derby (from Wirral) to live nearer to us to help us so that i can carry on at work (we run our own business), and is planning our wedding - for sooner rather than later, we haven't decided when we want to get married - (especially as my bro is in the services so is away until after xmas anyway) but she is looking at venues and we've had to tell her its our choice and we will do it when we're ready!

However, it is a relief that everyone that is close to us now knows and i'm sure she will be planning the nursery, christening, diet and routine for baby - she likes to take control. So to echo you shelley - god what have we done?

 

[lauramumof2]

Yipeeee, im glad both your situations have worked out. Its a very hard person that cant be happy about a baby coming into the world.

 

[Tam]

I am so pleased for you!!! xx

 

[Emmylou]

Thanks Tam
I have to tell you that the relief that all parents now know is amazing. Just hoping for a happy healthy pg now

 

[tracey 2]

Hi

Im new to this and iv just across yr forum and im kinda in the same boat as you iv just found out im 7 weeks preg but im terrified of telling my parents but i know i have to do it soon.
Hope it all goes ok.

Take Care

Tracey 2

 

[Shelley]

Well done Emmylou!

What a load off your mind eh? Mymum's on about us moving in with her and my dad if we sell the house but can't find anything. Their house is huge and out in the country so it'd be lovely but not sure I could handle my mum all day at work then all night at home! If we struggle then at least I know I'll have her and my dad to help out anytime. I mentioned a water birth and she went off on which room she could put the birthing pool in!!!

 

[Tam]

Hi

Im new to this and iv just across yr forum and im kinda in the same boat as you iv just found out im 7 weeks preg but im terrified of telling my parents but i know i have to do it soon.
Hope it all goes ok.

Take Care

Tracey 2

I am sure it will go just fine hun, it always seems worse ''our end'' of it.............Just make it clear how YOU feel about it all xx