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Want to wait till I'm 18 to tell my parents.

I've recently found out that I'm pregnant. My birthday is 22nd March. Which is 6 weeks away.
Which will make me around 9/10 weeks pregnant.
Should I keep it a secret that long? Think they'll be hurt I didn't tell them straight away.
I'm just so nervous about how they'll react and I think once I'm 18, I'll feel better because I'm techniqually an adult... making it MY life.
i'll probably still be crapping myself but I don't want to tell them straight away because I don't want anyone to try and change my mind either.
I've been pregnant before and had an abortion, due to my boyfriends parents shouting at me, and my boyfriend threating to kill himself.
Tbh' this time I'll tell my family first, my boyfriend can wait.
i'm ready for if he acts the same, because I';m stronger now and I'll just break up with him!
Whereas I need my parents. :/
Any ideas how to break the news? Or when I should? Ta.

by KellyEliza 7 February 2012

  • If you feel waiting to tell your family and your boyfriend is best, then do what is right for you.

    If you don't want to tell them in person, maybe writing them a letter could be a good idea and then talking about it in person after they have read it.
    That is what I am going to do when it comes to telling my Grandparents x

    by Gemma_ 7 February 2012

  • i really didnt want to tell my mum as i thought she would blow but i plucked up the courage and told her and she was over the moon and very supportive threw out and she still is. i think writing a letter or something like that will help but i think face to face is the best way u have to be ready thow and dont rush into it u will no when the time is right hope i helped u xx

    by LEANNE_1994_ 7 February 2012

  • do what you think is best! i'd deffinately tell family first if you think he will have a negative reaction good luck x

    by NoahsMummy 7 February 2012