How to tell my mom I got pregnant?

I have this EXACT fear with my daughter!!

I am now 26, and my daughter is 8 and in the back of my mind I’m always questioning myself about how I’m going to approach her with this topic when she’s older.

I found out I was pregnant when I was 17, I turned 18 and five days later - Had a girl.

ANYHOW!!!

Should Hannah (my daughter) ever find herself in this situation (and I pray not as she see’s me struggling now as I work towards my PhD)…

I would want her to be honest with me. Would I be hurt? Yes. Disappointed? You bet. But at the end of the day, she’s my daughter, I love her and unfortunately, I would know better than anyone what she was headed for and how hard her life was going to be.

I would say if you are too afraid to directly confront your mom, perhaps leave a card with a positive test on her night stand for her (this is something I can see my daughter doing should this ever happen to her). Then she can come to you after she has had some time to calm down and think things through.

It will hurt your mom, as coming from another former teenage single mother ~ I don’t want my daughter to struggle the way I did… I want her to experience everything life has to offer. But its life on lifes terms, and sometimes we just have to take our situations and turn them into a positive one.

Good Luck, and I’m always here if you need to talk :o)

Symptoms of Early Pregnancy These are common early symptoms of pregnancy. However, everyone experiences pregnancy differently. Not everyone will have all these symptoms. The only way to know for sure is to see a doctor. You can start the process by calling 1-888-LIFE AID. Free pregnancy test kits are available and we can refer you to a doctor for medical help. The following is a brief summary of common symptoms.

Implantation bleeding About eight days after conception the unborn child implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women experience spotting as well as some cramping.

Delay/Difference in Menstruation When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women, however, bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period.

Swollen/Tender Breasts Starting as early as 1-2 weeks after conception, many women notice changes in their breasts. They will be tender to the touch, sore or swollen.

Darkening of Areolas If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.

Fatigue/Tiredness This symptom can also start as early as the first week after conception.

Nausea/Morning Sickness Probably the most well-known symptom, nausea will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous through most of their pregnancy.

Backaches Dull backaches may be present throughout the entire pregnancy.

Headaches The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.

Frequent Urination Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.

Food Cravings While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women do feel certain food cravings while they are pregnant.

Remember, the only way to know for sure whether you are pregnant is through a pregnancy test. Call us at 1-888-LIFE AID and we will refer you to a counselor nearest you who can provide you with a free pregnancy test kit.

tell her asap. she knows what to do better than anyone, and its best you get prenatal care ASAP. she cant really blame you, she made the same mistake.

uhhh tell her that you didnt mean for it to happen, it was a mistake, you and youre boyfriend are in love, if youre boyfriend doesnt know, then, have sex with hima and a month later tell him that it was his fault, and until then, wear baggy shirts, like big fluffy stuff and when youre mom asks why tell her its a stage youre going through.. . . . .

It matter how good your relationship is with ya mother. If both of you are really close she will be disapointed at first but she will support you after if you decide to keep the baby. So just sit her down and say I made some mistakes in the past and I hope you forgive me and JUST TELL HER.

If ya’ll both not really close I suggest you go to a AUNT OR A CLOSE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY and tell them and let the THREE of ya’ll sit and discuss it.

I rather you tell her now. Good luck. Any question you can email Leannathomas3@gmail.com

You’re going to have to call upon your courage and come right out with it

I know what you’re going through, I went through it as well…as it turned out, my mother was disappointed, but she supported me nonetheless

We often seal our doom before dealing with the situation - it may not be so bad