How to tell Parents/In laws?

we showed my parents a scan photo and tbh they were a bit annoyed and confused to start with but within a couple hours they were f he apply and started buying baby clothes x

I’m 20 and my partner is 23, we both just sat down and had a conversation with them when we felt ready, the reality is that we are both adults and it is our situation to navigate just allow time for the shock to ware off , most parents are worried that there child (you) hasn’t been able to live there life before having there own child so usually any negative emotions are on the side of concern for you

Me and my partner are 19. We told his mum first, just sat her down and said we needed to talk to her. She was a bit upset at first as we are young but now she’s so excited. Again when we told my parents they were worried for us but now they are so excited too. Just allow their shock to wear off and I’m sure you will both be fine. Both sets of parents now buy things every time they go out and are so excited to show us xx

I got pregnant at 19, I told them after 16wks…. Now I’m pregnant again… I told them with a shirt on my daughter that said “I’m going to be a big sister”

I’m 20 and my partner is 21, I went and told my mum on my own after I told my boyfriend as I was in pure shock a nd then we took a pregnancy test round to his mum and dad. I think if you go in there really happy and positive that’s the best bet

Honestly tell them in a sweet way, maybe even record their reaction to opening a gift to being grandparents, maybe the thought of being on recording won’t make them mad😅🤣🤣 BUT I will say, just tell them we wanted to share the GOOD news about how happy we are to be having a new addition to our family blah blah blah and if they truly don’t want to show any type of happiness that just shows them..

I’m 19 I got pregnant at 17 and I told my mum she didn’t talk to me at all her question was “well are you keeping it or” and my finances mum wasn’t happy she’s a strict Christian lady but in the end she said it’s a blessing and she loves him a lot my mum on the other hand hasn’t changed much but you shouldn’t worry much on what others think I understand it’s your parents but if you and your partner are happy that’s all that matters🤍

Unfortunately I’m not much help on this because I didn’t tell my mum she just knew and my mum told the family but if you’re every wanting a chat let me know!

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I was 20 (then I turned 21 a month after finding out I was pregnant) but my mom was in the process of moving to another state and I was scared to tell her but I was just like mom I’m pregnant and she thought I was playing I’m like no mom I’m serious and I think since she was moving and stuff that was on her mind so she didn’t really have any bad feelings about it then again I don’t it really hit her that I was pregnant since I didn’t have a belly yet I was only a couple weeks , but I’m abt to be 28 and had moved to Texas to where my mom is about 4 years ago and I live on my own with my child it was hard but my mom was super supportive the entire time , I wish you guys the best of luck my advice is I know you feel like you may had let them down or ain’t sure how they will take it but hey just saying it will help you rather keeping it a secret

I'm 19 partner is 22, was pregnant at 18 and 21, told partners sibling first so she could help us break the news to his parents. We got a card and wrote " can't wait to meet you both!" With a scan. they wasn't necessarily happy to begin with but after a day or so they were extremely supportive and now they are the biggest supporters we have. Honestly a negative reaction at the beginning isn't the worst thing. Worst thing for me was telling my own mother I showed her a scan and she had next to no reaction. Looked at it said oh fairplay and carried on with a complete different conversation. A good/negative reaction is better than no reaction. And the sooner you tell them the sooner they can actually enjoy it with you both!!!

😭 I mean my mum found my test straight after I had taken it and said I needed to tell my dad not that he even said anything other than he’ll support me regardless. As for my husband (boyfriend at the time) we was worried because they’re the older older type of parents but they had really positive reactions and both our parents were excited to become grandparents as he is their first. I think honestly don’t overthink their reactions because sometimes they come out surprisingly opposite to how you expect x

I’ll be 20 a month after she’s born. My fiancé told his mom first before I even had a say in what I wanted to do, she was happy/shocked. Now- the terrifying part was telling MY parents. Mainly because I knew they were going to go the route of “you’re 19 and don’t know what you’re doing and you’re going to miss your freedom/haven’t lived life yet”. Which they did. My mom cried and pretty much said what I quoted, my dad was an in between (I’m not too sure how to describe his reaction tbh). At the end of the day from what I learned it’s always more terrifying to tell your own parents 😂 And as scary as mine are their reactions weren’t as bad as I thought they’d be.