Telling the 'folks!!

[MissGobby]

well we have decided we are going to tell both sets of parents, probably, this weekend and i am a nervous wreck thinking about it. other times i sit and think why am i being so scared about telling my mum and dad i am bringing their granchild into the world, same with OH's parents .....BUT.....i am petrified they will be angry or something!!!

 

[Snuggle]

Dont worry hun, even if they are shocked/upset/worried at first they will be happy when it sinks in

 

[Chrissy1]

both sets of our parents were over the moon for us but we got married last year so I think they were kind of expecting it

I would say the same as midna, so long as you're happy with the LO then tough luck what anyone else thinks.

I bet they'll be happy though

 

[dannii87]

Whatever their initial reaction, you are bringing their grandchild into the world and a new life is to be celebrated They'll come round.

I'm sure they'll be over the moon though! xx

 

[mary70]

they might be a little concearned hun but i am sure they will be really exited

 

[tots hope]

What makes you think they will be angry about it? Just curious really. Im sure they will be fine and really supportive x

 

[Ani]

Good luck telling them. They might just surprise you and be over the moon about it!!

 

[MissSara]

Good Luck hun, im sure once they come round they will be over the moon at the thought of a grand baby xxx

 

[jenna]

good luck hun, i know its worrying but i bet theyll be really happy

 

[Kellz]

Lots of parents seem to be sad/disappointed at first but I think it's a just a shock to them - kind of like reality hits them that you aren't their little girl anymore but a real adult woman.

It's probably the first time most parents realise that you have actually been having sex - until you get pregnant I think a small part of their mind keeps denying that you "do it".

Most all of them come round and are quite happy/supportive.

sending hugs

 

[millylillyrose]

oh hun, it really wont be bad! i was terrified to the point that me and OH didnt spill the beans to anyone until week 13! lol, and i thought they'd be negative toward it too....but everyone was SO nice about it!

 

[mrs_tommo22]

Like others said who cares what they think as long as ou and your oh are happy.

 

[kalia]

Why do you think they would be angry?

We planned to have a baby but as we're not married we wanted to make it clear to our families that this was not an accident - it was great news. So our phrase was:

I have exciting news. We've been trying for a baby and I'm pregnant

Saying that it is exciting news lets them know you are happy. I remember a friend who was 19 and not in a relationship telling me she was pregnant. Because I can be a bit blunt I asked if this was happy news - because I wasn't sure what would be the right reaction - so I always tried to make it clear to people that it was happy news.

I hope this helps