Newlyweds that are expecting and having trouble telling my parents

Lioness87 · April 2012

My hubby and I got married back in September and have been married for 7 1/2 months. Well, we just found out that I am pregnant and are really excited. The only hitch is we still have to tell my parents. My mother keeps going on about how she doesn't want us to have a baby until I graduate from college. (I only have one class left until I get my B.A.) She also keeps telling us that she doesn't think we are ready for a baby. We are waiting for the right time to tell her, but I know she won't be happy. I also know that I will not be able to stand my momma harping on me and I really want her there to help me through the pregnancy, even if we are 4 states away. I don't know what to do or how to tell her. HELP?!?!?!

roshybride · April 2012

Just tell her. You might be surprised. DH and I found out I was pg right before we started our last year of college. We were nervous to tell our parents. Heck, MIL had been going on and on all summer about how she was too young to be a grandma. We thought both sets of parents would be upset with us for having a baby while still college, but to our surprise, they were all super excited for us.

biomaj5 · April 2012

I would just tell her and get it over with. No sense worrying about her reaction and delaying it. GL, and I hope that they surprise you and are supportive.

cowgirltu · April 2012

Bump burp.

cowgirltu · April 2012

I would just tell her. If she cant accept it, then I would tell her that its going to happen without her approval, and if she cant be supportive, then that is her issue but you would like to have her support through your pregnancy. Its not her decision when you and your husband expand your family.

magdalina.h · April 2012

Just tell her

Kristinmo · April 2012

I was super nervous too. My parents had made comments about being too young to be grandparents. They were 100% supportive and so excited when we told them so you never know what the reaction will be.

If you are only one class away can you finish before the baby is here? That would take care of that concern.

Lyssapee · April 2012

You are married and having a baby with your husband.

As long as your parents aren't supporting you it doesn't matter what they think.

caitlyn0216 · April 2012

Lyssapee:
You are married and having a baby with your husband.

As long as your parents aren't supporting you it doesn't matter what they think.

This. It's not like you're 16&pregnant. You are a grown, married woman. Just tell them.

Randa&Jerm · April 2012

Lyssapee:

You are married and having a baby with your husband.

As long as your parents aren't supporting you it doesn't matter what they think.

Precisely!

ashdonne · April 2012

caitlyn0216:
Lyssapee:

You are married and having a baby with your husband.

As long as your parents aren't supporting you it doesn't matter what they think.

This. It's not like you're 16&pregnant. You are a grown, married woman. Just tell them.

This exactly---I do understand as I have a very vocal extremely conservative and traditional mother. When I told her we were TTC #2 she literally started crying because "I just have too much on my plate with my career and raising DD". But honestly I could care less what she thinks because in the end its not her business.

sheena1008 · April 2012

You really might be surprised! Babies change everything including the minds of grandparents haha! I'm sure that your parents will not only be completely supportive, but also happy to be grandparents!

torrieshere · April 2012

Thankfully, your mother has no say in your marriage. I would just tell her, she'll probably be really excited. I mean, she gets to welcome a grandchild into the world in less than nine months, who wouldn't be excited.

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