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Q: Help, I Need Advice
asked by: Valley Girl on September 12th, 2004
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I need advice on how to tell my parents. I found out I was pregnant at 16 then 2 months later I was 17. Im now 3 months and I still dont know how to tell my parents. I know my mom will trip out and I have a chance of getting kicked out because of her. I know my dad would be supportive. Im still with my baby's daddy (thank god). Hes 19 now. We both already talked about how the future is gonna be. Like we are planning to move in together next year around march (my due month) and maybe get roomates to help us pay the bills. I wanna tell my parents already so that I know if they are gonna help me but im scared of whats gonna happen. Im not close to my mom at all and im kinda close to my dad. Im terrified! Help!
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gypy04
replied on September 12th, 2004
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Well, your going to have to do it no matter what. Although you and your mom are not so close babys do tend to bring people closer...
Don't expect anyone to be happy at first... If they are, thats wonderful. But telling parents that you are going to have a baby, is pretty shocking news, and your going to have to give them time to think about it. Since you are obviously going to keep the baby, don't be upset if they suggest abortion. Or even suggest paying for it. (we were ttc, and when we got pg we were offered this from both sides of the family, and we are 20 and 23) just give them time to think about it. And, also, don't get flustered if asked, and what do you plan to do?? Make sure you have a plan... Also, try thinking about finding a place, or whatever without needing the help of roommates... First off, how many people want to stay somewhere with a screaming baby?? Second, you don't want people around all the time, ie parties and stuff... Make sure you have at least alittle of this figured out before you even approach your parents... But, tell them before they find out on their own.
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Valley Girl
replied on September 12th, 2004
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Well the roomates that we wanted to get were one of his friends and his girlfriend thats pregnant too, so it would be like 2 crying babies all the time. I dont know, we have talked a lot about it but im not sure if I got all the details that I need. I did want to try to make it with just me and him but him and a lot of my friends keep telling me to get as much help as I can.
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gypy04
replied on September 12th, 2004
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Does he have a job? Do you?? Are you going to school still? Do you plan to go to school still?? Just asking...
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Valley Girl
replied on September 12th, 2004
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Right now hes trying to get another job, he got laidoff from the last one. I kinda have a job, I get paid under-the-table right now. Im still going to school but since im pregnant, I decided to graduate in december (this year) instead of may so that I can be home when I give birth and I dont have to miss any school. My parents know that im graduating in december and they dont mind. I still want to go to college afterwards, like in the fall. My bf says I should still try to go but one of my best friends says im crazy to think about school at that time. I didnt want the baby to get in the way of everything I wanted to do and I hope it doesnt.
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BbyBlu0602
replied on September 12th, 2004
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Where are you from valley girl?
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Valley Girl
replied on September 12th, 2004
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Phoenix, arizona
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nippz
replied on September 12th, 2004
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If you think your father will be supportive, then tell him first, talk to him, and ask him for advice on how to tell your mom. The only best advice is from your parents, esp if you already know he's gonna be supportive Smile
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lauren22
replied on September 12th, 2004
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I think the sooner you tell them the better! Even though its going to be hard, they need to know. Sure, they will probably be upset because you are their baby and they hate to see things happen to you, but hopefully they will be supportive and help you out. Just let them know that you are scared and need their support. As for how to tell them, i'm not sure because I havent ever had to do it! Maybe some of the other girls can help ya out....

How did you guys tell your parents?

Good luck sweetheart! Keep us updated!
Lauren
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Valley Girl
replied on September 12th, 2004
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I want to talk to my dad but lately hes been too busy. I want to tell them soon so that I know if I will be getting their help or not. Nippz, how did you tell your parents? I dont know how or when im gonna break it to them yet.
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nippz
replied on September 12th, 2004
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valley girl wrote:
i want to talk to my dad but lately hes been too busy. I want to tell them soon so that I know if I will be getting their help or not. Nippz, how did you tell your parents? I dont know how or when im gonna break it to them yet.
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For me I didnt have the guts, so I went to my cousin for advice and actually offered to tell them for me, which I think is a big mistake. It's better off if you tell them yourself and soon! Have you gone to a doctor yet to have an ultrasound and some vitamins? If not, go to one soon! But anyway, if your dad's busy, if you ever get the chance to even see him, just sit him down and tell him you really need to tell him something important, cause if you wait, they're gonna eventually find out from your tummy getting bigger, and if they find out instead of you telling them, they'll be even more angry. Just try to relax your mind and talk to them when they're in a really good mood. Smile
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LaurensEntourage
replied on September 13th, 2004
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Are you seeing an ob/gyn?
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PregnaJordan
replied on September 13th, 2004
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Legallly ur mom cant kick u out till ur 18...
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freemanashley
replied on September 13th, 2004
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In ohio I think it is 16 that you can get booted but not sure....
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Valley Girl
replied on September 23rd, 2004
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Hey, sorry I havent been able to up date you guys on whats going on. Well yestureday I finally got the guts to tell my parents. My dad took it well. My mom tripped out. She told me that we cant see or talk to each other anymore. Like if she doesnt want him in my babys life. She also said that this was going to be my only child too, that I cant have anymore. My dad told me today that if he fuc|
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linuxChique
replied on September 23rd, 2004
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Man! I'm sorry for that. Are you going to see him behind their back? Are the two of you still together, and wanting to make it a family? How does your dad think he can just send your baby's father to jail?
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Valley Girl
replied on September 23rd, 2004
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I want to see him behind their back but its kinda hard. Thank god we are still together. I would of killed him already for leaving me. We didnt really plan to have it but we kinda expected it. I wouldnt call it an accident though. I dont know why my dad would send him to jail. Everything that they are doing and saying doesnt make sence to me. I would of thought they would just want him to step up a lot more and not mess up anymore. Not send him to jail or anything.
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cherriegurl
replied on September 23rd, 2004
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Im sorry ur parents arent being supportive. Give them time they might come around. Good luck to u
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BbyBlu0602
replied on September 23rd, 2004
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Your parents are going about this all wrong. They could benefit from some parenting classes. They should realize how hard it was for you to work up enough courage to tell them and think about how you must have felt telling them. And by them saying you can't see the baby's father and threating to put him in jail, they are just making the situation worse. The should be concerned for you and be wanting to help you, and by taking away your right to see the father of your baby...They are doing just the opposite. It's not like you wont see him anyway. If I were you, i'd seriously tell them what's on my mind and not think a thing of it. If they're calling you names and telling you how to run your own life...Then i'd say tell them how it is and tell them that it's your life and it's your baby and you're going to do whatever you think is in the best interests of that baby and they shouldn't be trying to run your life for you.
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linuxChique
replied on September 23rd, 2004
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What I meant was how could they? Has he done something wrong that they know about? Because they can't just send him to jail because he got their daughter pregnant. I don't know the laws where you are, but most states laws are that one has to be under 16 and one over 18 for it to be considered statutory rape. If that's not the case for you, your dad can't do anything that would make him to go jail.
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