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17, maybe pregnant how do I tell the father and my parents?

How would I tell both the father and my parents that I’m pregnant? I’ve just turned 17 and I’m not 100% sure as to whether I’m pregnant or not, but I’ve got many symptons and also have missed a period. I’m going to the doctors with a friends to get a test done tomorrow, to see if I am. I think theres a good chance that I am. If I am pregnant it’s me ex boyfriends, we broke up a couple of weeks ago, as there was nothing there between us, we’re still good friends though, and get on really well. I’m just not sure how he will react if I told him I was pregnant, as he has a lot going on in his life atm. Also my family is dealing with some bad news about a loved one. So how would be the best way to tell them? Thanks for any advice.

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Answer #1

to add on what to say, for the boyfriend, that should be the easy part cause he was in on creaing the whole ordeal. if you know it is his for a fact then just say it but for family it is preference really, if your family is right to the point type people pull one aside and just say it “ im pregnant” and usually they will ask the questions that you have to give direct answers to. if your family is story tellers start it off by saying “ you remember (you say your ex bfs name) well I made a huge mistake and the result is im pregnant” but if your family is strict like mine start it off like “ I know what I did is wrong, I made a mistake and I am going to own up and take full responsibility for it yet, I love you and I need your support right now, not so much acceptance just support, im pregnant”

Answer #2

thats a hard question until you know for sure whether you’re pregnant, dont worry about it but if you are then just let your parents know that you love them deeply, because if they get upset of angry they’ll always understand that you love them. also if you dont get a great response just know that they only will feel that way because they care so much about you

Answer #3

Usually it is better to talk about it with the mother.

Answer #4

FIRST off find out if you realy are! it could save you the embarrassment if your arent. but honestly no matter what its going to be hard I always thought about how to my parents, and I guess you start out by talking to one parent first the one you are more closely with or the parent that is more accepting, usually mothers. After telling one parent usually it creates a bond even though the situation may be frowned upon and most likely, considering you are good with the parent you told first, they will most likely give you advice on how to approach the other parent and might even help to breaking the news. by telling one parent first it limits the shock factor.

Answer #5

Just tell them you will feel better afterwards… of coure im only13 so…

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