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How to tell family
Added: 120 days ago.
Added by: candy1
Section: General.
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My parents are really religious and so is my younger sister. I am now 5 weeks and have been trying to figure out the best way to tell them that I am pregnant. My parents did everything but disown my one sister when she told them she was pregnant but now of course they adore my nephew. I just need to figure out the best way to tell them. Any suggestions?

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babylamb - 118 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I would maybe tell your sister first. Since she has gone through it before she could be a source of support. You may even want to bring her along when you tell them.

babylamb - 118 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I would maybe tell your sister first. Since she has gone through it before she could be a source of support. You may even want to bring her along when you tell them.

Cindie - 119 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Hmmm. I'd suggest just be upfront and tell them. Maybe try to give them a cute card saying "your gonna be a grandma/grandpa"... My MIL wasn't happy at all that I was pregnant. And Her son and I've been married nearly 3 years! even if we are only 21. Even if they do come close to disowning you, they'll love both of you (the baby and you) when he/she is here! Please don't let it stress you. you need to be healthy as possible at this time in your life. Good LUCK.

christina1984 - 119 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i have a very religious family who stopped speaking to me when i told them i was pregnant with my daughter, i was 21 then. im still not married but having another girl and this time they are happy. after they saw my daughter they loved her. considering ur sis was in the same boat and now they love ur nephew maybe they will see things differently. maybe u could tell them by saying it in a possitive way rather then "sorry but.." or " i know ur gonna be mad.." instead say "guess what!! i have great news!"

candy1 - 120 days ago I am the oldest. I have two younger sisters and the middle one is the one who had a baby three years ago. I'm in the military so I currently live in NC and they're in PA so I would probably tell them over the phone or maybe go home during the next holiday break to tell them. I'm just unsure of how to let them know. I guess telling my sister and having her tell them would be an option but I know that it'll hurt my parents b/c they didn't hear it from me.

Jennifer - 120 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I would tell your older sis first and maybe have her spill the beans to your parents...This way by the time they talk to you they would have some time to think about it....Good Luck :)

klasnaya - 120 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) My parents are the same. Honestly if it was me i wouldnt tell them. I would justlet them guess it out. But then i dont know your parents. Thats what i would do with mine. There wld be absolutly no way of making t sound better to them. Good Luck

Mrs.M.H. - 120 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Well, I can try to give hope in saying that every situation is different. They, being parents, and your older sister, I assume being the first to have a baby, might have be getting the shock treatment at the time. They might be a bit more open to the idea now. I don't know how old she was or how old you are but that might have a part in things. I was 18 with my first and got that reaction but I now understand why, they were shocked and scared for me because I was still their baby. You know what I mean? I think that having your sis along with you would be a great idea! Though I don't think that you have to tell them this early either if you are worried that the result will be bad. If you think that it is a better chance of being a good thing that's great just in case(not that it would happen!)you m/c and need support from them. Either way does your sis know and is she supportive? Just think it through and try not to take a bad reaction as a bad thing it might be their concern for you just being presented to you in the wrong way. Good luck! Hope we'll see you again on here!

lv2bamommy - 120 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Have you told your older sister? Maybe you could ask her to be there with you! Since your parents adore your nephew, maybe it won't be as bad as you think! Sure, they may be dissapointed, but you never know, parents just want what's best for you. ~Good Luck~