[kimchee67]

So, I'm trying to figure out the best way to tell my parents that I'm pregnant again...
I had my IUD removed last month and started on Seasonale right away. I found out I was pregnant at the beginning of this month. I'm afraid to tell my parents because my pregnancy with Scarlet wasn't exactly planned and this one was far from planned. I think its really hard because I've only been with my new boyfriend for about 6 months. My mom is extremely pro-life, and both of my parents are in love with Scarlet. I can't help but think that they are going to take this really hard though. I feel like I was doing the responsible thing by taking BCP, but feel like they will still be mad.
I'm thinking of waiting until after my OB appt on Monday or maybe after my first us which will probably be next month. Any suggestions on time or way to let them know???

[mollymae]

You know your parents best hun and sometimes there is no easy way to tell them. Just tell them and if they are disappointed or upset then I'm sure they will come round to the idea in time. My parents weren't too happy about my 2nd and 3rd pregnancies but they got used to it very quickly.

[mommy2067]

Maybe wait until after your OB appt like you were thinking...do you think you will have an early scan done? If so then you could show them a pic and say "guess what..isn't that great you are going to have another wonderful grandchild!!" (that's how I told my mom 12yo when pg with DD..different dad than DS and wasn't even with her dad any longer..but that's my story) Like Jo says you know your parents best and regardless of their initial reaction they will come around I'm sure!!

[Magic_Mikki]

When I got pregnant with #2 we waited until I had my first ultrasound to tell anyone. DH and I were trying for #2, and my mom was excited but his parents thought it was too soon. (DD was only one at the time.) So when he told his parents he showed them the ultrasound picture, and then it wasn't just words.. it was a picture of a baby! (Sort of! ) The use of the 'prop' kind of took away some of the uncomfortable feeling. Our ultrasound was right away, though. If yours isn't right around the corner, you might want to decide if it's worth waiting that long! And also, they are your parents. Even if they aren't excited right off the bat, most likely they will come around! They always do!

[Magic_Mikki]

I also wanted to ask-- Does Seasonale have a Lo version? I was on the Lo version of Ortho when I got pregnant with #1. I was on Depo for almost 5 years, and then switched to Ortho Lo (and took it religiously, on time, everyday) and got pregnant in my third month. I was just wondering if your Seasonale was regular or Lo.

[MissyChrissy]

Aw...I'm sure it'll be ok. You're a grown up woman and perfectly capable of making your own decisions.

[purelegance]

I agree, go with the prop idea. We took my mom out to dinner (public place), let her have a few drinks then gave her a card with a pregnant belly and booties. It was a nerve racking dinner but much easier GL

[MommaColleen]

I would tell them sooner than later. I don't know how but my grandmother knew I was PG before I did....twice. You just never can underestimate the power of some woman's intuition.

GL, I'm wishing you all the best.

[pattiewrites]

My husband didn't tell his parents until I was about 20 weeks with our son. It was our fourth and they don't think anyone needs more than two children. After #3, they would always ask him when he was "getting snipped." So when the time came, he didn't want to listen to them. By the time he did tell them, we already knew he would be a boy, that's how long we waited. It is up to you when to share the news. No one is entitled to know or has to be told immediately, other than possibly the father! Good luck. It will be fine, whenever you decide to do it.

PS Congratulations.

[1stTimeMomOf2]

I agree that you know your parents better than any of us. I was very nervous to tell my parents when I got pregnant this time because the twins are only 9 months old. At first my mom was a little rude and when I made comments about feeling morning sickness she'd say "That's why you should have waited" and all that. She really made me feel bad so I ended up telling her that if she wasn't happy for me that it was fine but if she didn't have anything nice to say to me then I'd prefer that she keep her comments to herself. She did tear up and apologized, she said she was just really worried about me because of how the twins pregnancy went and my dad happened to be in the hospital at the time too.
I'd just tell them and if they react badly then just let them know that while it is their choice whether to support you or not, it is your choice to talk to them about it and share it with them and you'd rather make it a happy time than a sad time.