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writes:Hi I need help breaking the news..... adive and tipsI'm 9 weeks pregnant and going through a very tough pregnancy i developed hypertension and this could be come critical for me and the baby.I have told my bf about everything and the only other person that know's i'm pregnant is his mum, I haven't tolf me parents yet cause i am afraid of what they might say and do they are very supportive but i want to break the news with out hurting them and ruining our relationship.... could you please give me tips on how i should go about this and break the news to them Reply to this Question
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reader, flower girl  +, writes (26 June 2007):
 Hey i think we all worry about telling our parents but i think that is probably due to the fact that most of them drum it into us throughout our childhood, we would be so disappointed in you if you got pregnant at too young an age. You are an adult, you have a supportive boyfriend and in laws so it's not as though you are on your own and doing this.
Ask your boyfriend if he can come with you and just break it to them, i did it and i think you will be surprised how supportive they will be because at the end of the day you are their little girl and they want you to be happy.
Take care.xx.
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reader, stina  +, writes (26 June 2007):
 Hi there Anonymous,
I recommend this website to everyone and people have told me it has helped them out tremendously. I have a feeling that it would probably help you out, too. Here ya go:
http://www.momdadimpregnant.com/
It has sections for the mothers-to-be, the fathers-to-be, parents, and other helpful links. It talks about possible reactions your parents may have, how to deal with their reactions, etc.
But in the end, remember that they are your parents. Most likely they will want to support you, don't you think? It's natural for them to freak out at first, but once the initial shock is gone, they'll probably want to do whatever they can - you are their daughter. If you need help or support, do you really think that they would abandon you when you need them? If you really think that their reaction is going to be more than you can handle, you could always ask a trusted adult to be in the room with you - perhaps an aunt...
Take care.
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reader, YummyMummy +, writes (26 June 2007):
 Sit down and chat it through with your parents one evening. Don't rush tell them but sit down and chat it through properly. I am currently 23 weeks pregnant and I was petrified of telling my parents but it has to be done. It's not something you can hide. My parents were very supportive straight away which surprised me as they went mad over my sister being pregnant last year.
If they do get angry, upset or whatever give them time to cool down and you will probably find that they are very supportive. Tell them what you plan on doing. I sat with my dad and chatted through how me and my boyfriend are saving up to move in together and stuff like that :)
xxxxxx
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