Im seventeen and pregnant. What should I do?

Question

Im about eight weeks pregnant and I take full responsibility for what i did. My boyfriend and I are going to stay together and we decided we want to keep the baby. We also plan on getting married after the pregnancy. So we are engaged right now. Im actually excited about it. I just dont know how to tell my parents

Any advice?

thanks for anyone who can help.

Answer 1

well good job on keeping the baby...its the most important decision of all. If i were in your position i would get my boyfriend and go sit down with my parents and tell them my plans of getting married.i would also tell them how i am goin to support the baby.but what ever you do DO NOT wait to tell them that will only make it worse....they are your parents and they will love you no matter what you have done.

Answer 2

First of all, I praise you highly for keeping the baby. You are a mature adult, and that is SO respectable. You are doing your best.

Sit down with your parents. They may be upset at first, but it will never be a piece of cake. Explain to them what you just explained to us - you are taking full responsibility, so is the father (also very respectable), and that you will do your best. How could they be upset with you? You are handling this very well.

Best of luck to you, feel free to email me.

Answer 3

Well, if you're going to turn eighteen soon, might wait till then to tell them...

Answer 4

If I were you I would sit both of your parents down at the same time (with your bf) and tell them. Be prepared for their re-actions....they will probably  won't be happy.  Just because you and your bf are having a baby, doesn't mean you need to be engaged. Be together because that is what you really want. Also be prepared to tell your parents HOW you are going to provide for your child and WHO will watch the child while you are at work. The sooner you tell them, the sooner the two of you can decide together what is best for all.

Answer 5

You need to sit down with your parents (or parent) and let them know ASAP!!! Let them know of your plans and dont get defensive when they get upset, which they probably will. Let them know you want to discuss this like an adult, and what's done is done, now you need to look at the future.  Good luck.  :)

Answer 6

Sit them down and tell them.

Not simple, but necessary.

Answer 7

You should just tell them,

they are gonna find out sooner or later,

and it's better if they find out from you,

my rents didn't take it too well

when i got preggie at 12.. so...

yeah ... congratz

Answer 8

just be like congrats your gunna be grandparents!

Answer 9

congrats. and its great that you 2 are staying together and keeping the baby. you have it all planned out. but, just sit your parents down and talk to them. or write them a note explaining. but it would be better for you to tell them. whats the worst that could happen. they will most likely be excited. just tell them before you start to show.

Answer 10

It's going to be awkward...I really hope they know you're pregnant. Make a plan for how you'll support yourself and then present them with that plan. Then you'll seem more responsible. And explain how you plan to marry. Your parents love you more than you'll ever know and they will keep loving you no matter what.

Answer 11

tell them staright out ..my parents didnt take it too well..i was 14 when i got pregnant..i know that ure parents will understand

Answer 12

Good for you for keeping the baby!!

Maybe you could write them a note?

Answer 13

Whatever you do don't wait! you need to have the pregnancy pills, go to an ob gyn, and i think with that u need parental consent if u are underage .Just tell your parents you take full responsibly and tell them what u and the father plan to do, I am sure they will stand by you.     Congrats!!!!!!!!!