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My question is how do I break the news? What should I be prepared to say and answer questions.. My sister is the only one that knows I have a boyfriend

It would be good to have your friend who knows you are pregnant there as support when you tell them. I would wait tell your past 3 months since the chances of miscarriage really drop after that point. Tell them what your plans are about you and the baby. Let them know you have a boyfriend and how he feels about the pregnancy and what his part is gonna be.

I found out I was pregnant at 19 the pill had not worked because of some medication I was on which I wasn't aware of id only been with my boyfriend a few weeks my mum was furious we both wanted to keep the baby but my mum basically bullied me everyday as I still lived at home and forced me into an abortion , only you no how to tell them but my advise is do what YOU want to do or you will always live in regret it has to be your choice wether that is the right or wrong one don't be forced into anything , I'm 22 now and it still upsets me I'm sure your parents will stand by you and come around

I was 23 when I found out I was pregnant. At nursing school but I waited till I was 3 months and then told everyone. parents included. was very nervous but in the end all was ok. my sister was 18 when she told my parents and they turned out to be a huge support system for her. try not to stress to much. think and make the choice you want to... try not to let other people talk you out of your choice. I am now a nurse with a wonderful almost 5 year old and i married his daddy almost 3 years ago.

Wow you guys are great thank you so much !

In my opinion it really depends on your living situation. If your living on your own then I think it's your choice of when it's "right" to tell them. If your living in their house I think it's their right to know ASAP. You also need to have all the facts of what you plan to do. If you don't want to be perceived as a child approach it as an adult. How you plan to live, how you plan to pay for your child, plans for childcare, etc that way they know you've put thought into it and also know that you don't expect them to raise and pay for your child.

Yes thank you I do live at home but planned to move this summer I do pay my bills and work 2 jobs but they treat me like a child still..I'm just afraid to have this baby because I know I'm gunna be struggling financially but I don't want to beg for help