When should i tell my parents??

[veganwitch]

Poll question: When should i tell my parents??

My parents absolutely went nuts the last time i got pregnant therefore i have right reservations to tell them this time. So... help me out.

[brainwashed_youth]

1. After your first appointment

Hey, these are your parents and I think they deserve to be told what's going on. I know if it was my kid, I'd want them to tell me. So hey, do the right thing and I'll pray for ya, how's that sound:bounce:

[HawkerHurricane]

2. I need more information...

Like, what's your maritial status; financial status; age of self; age of parents...

I made a mistake; I didn't tell my parents my girlfriend was pregnant until the day she delivered... (we are now married, and have 3 kids)... the estrangement was not worth it even though it only lasted 2 days.

[veganwitch]

17. info

23, partnered - age 25, full time job, financially independent from parents, have health insurance, 53 dad and 51 mom.

[HawkerHurricane]

18. Whelp...

Unless there are other factors, I think after your first ob/gyn appointment (when it's official) would be a good time.

I hope congratulations are in order, and may you and your child be well.

[hlthe2b]

3. Congrats to you...

I don't mean to lay a guilt trip on you, but I only wish I had my parents still living to share this kind of good news with. Life is short. Include them in your life when you can. Once they are gone, you'll dearly wish that you COULD.

[Maeve]

4. After the first trimester and before you start to show

Unless they're going to find out from someone else first...

[beawr]

12. Maeve is wisdom itself

Wait until things are rolling and let the chips fall where they may....

[NightTrain]

5. May I ask how old you are?

Just curious....

[bleedingheart]

6. why are you afraid to tell them?

[veganwitch]

16. they essentially forced me to have an abortion.

thats why.

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Wheever you feel comfortable wit it

Though waiting until the baby is born could have it's own form of cool excitement. "Hey - mom - wondering if I could come over and show you something..."

:-)

[bleedingheart]

8. My mom's coworker had that happen to her

and it wasn't well received.
To this day she is hurt that her daughter didn't confide in her.

[sybylla]

9. Before you go home for your graduation party

You might be tempted to do it at that time when they will be too busy to spend much time going nuts. But it will wreck your party if you wait until then and all you will have to remember your graduation by is pissing your parents off.

Considering their reaction last time, I think you have every right to see your doctor first and take some time to plan for your future. Whatever their reaction, some thoughtfulness and preparation on your part for the future will make you feel more confident and might calm some of their fears. After all, they only went nuts because they want you to be all you can be.

Take care of yourself and best wishes on the pregnancy.

[Sperk]

10. Are you saying this is your SECOND unplanned pregnancy?

Honey, you are using the WRONG birth control (I'm assuming that this wasn't planned). either way, you have to tell them.

[veganwitch]

15. first im going to disregard the judgmental nature of your subject line

and second, this one was somewhat planned. we knew what we were doing when he had unprotected sex. I was prepared for whatever the results were.

[Deja Q]

11. If I got pregnant, I'd tell my parents right away...

Of course, I'm a guy...

Wait a moment here, why should your parents go nuts?

[Skittles]

13. LEAVE A NOTE ON THE FRIDGE

It will make a great story for the grandkids. :7

[gate of the sun]

14. tell them when you feel like it

it's your life and not really there business and if they are going to give you grief I'd email them and then tell them you don't want to hear anything negative about it. Well that's just me.....good luck and most importantly listen to yourself . That's the most important thing be true to yourself. good luck!