How to tell mom and dad your pregnant?

Im 20 years old, Ive been moved out for a little under a year Ive been dating my boyfriend for a year. Im totally happy and excited but fear the worst reaction from the parents because I am the first born and I know it'll be hard for them to grasp. I have a job my boyfriend and I have two cars we pay our bills we have a great apartment by the beach but should I be soooo scared to tell them? I mean I feel like Ive committed a crime and now I have to get my conviction from my parents. I know I shouldnt feel this way because a child is a blessing but Im still nervous because I know at least one of them will play the ';your life is ruined'; card or the ';youll never finish college now'; card but I mean gosh I wonder if they thought that when my mom got pregnant with me when they werent married and she was 20.....How to tell mom and dad your pregnant?
i had my 1st when i was 16 and now im 23 ... its going to be verrrrrryyy hard n scary trust me... but look at it this way .. whats the worst that can happen ??? they will be upset for a while sooo make sure you know that but since your the 1st born they will be happy because the truth of the matter is that a baby is a blessing... my mom was sooo upset but i gave her a few days n she was rubbin my belly makin sure everythin was ok .... it seems liek your doing good so dont worry... of course your gonna hear the you ruined your life this nthat but a baby isnt a burden.... you can still finish college just liek i did... a baby doesnt stop someone feelme?? well best of luck to you hunn.. no worries it will be ok trust meHow to tell mom and dad your pregnant?
A lot depends on their feelings about unwed pregnancies. You know the answer to that better than we do.





the more adament they have been about being married before having kids, the longer you can figure it's going to take them to come to terms and accept your pregnancy. Just keep the lines of communication open. Nothing will happen if there is no communication.
i don't know your parents so i can't say what their reaction would be, but i do know people that have been in the same situation as you, and their parents have always come to terms with the pregnancy and enjoyed havin a new grandchild. once the baby has arrived and hopefully before, every one will feel the joy with you. your in good relationship by the sounds of it and you are independant. hopefully they will treat you like the mature adult that you are. Maybe they would want to be involved and help you choose things for your newborn, and give you advice when you become a mum. parents are know it alls sometimes, but have valuable advice too.
They probably realized that and so that is why they would tell you such things. That is not to say that you could not finish college and get a job, but having a baby makes it harder. Your parents don't hate you but they know the experience of raising kids at a young age. I am sure they will support you and help you the best they can. Just tell them the truth and deal with it the best that both you and your BF can. Good luck!!
You are an adult now. It's not like your 16. They should totally understand if the same thing happened to them! Just don't think of abortion. It leaves EVERYONE so upset.
Hey, you are out of your house. Obviously your parents have faith in you that you can be out on your own.... I would just tell them, you may be surprised by their reaction... They will probably be really happy for you. I mean they may pull the old parent thing and tell you that you have to be responsble, but you already are on your own and responsible. Just sit them down and talk to them! =) BTW Congratulations!
just talk to your parents. they may surprise you and be supportive. especially because they've been in your position! you have a lot going for you so just stay positive and happy and keep that baby growing! best wishes
Sounds to me like you have a great relationship with your boyfriend and all that matters is that you and he are happy with what is happening and that you are going to take care of your child. I felt the same way when I got pregnant with my first child and I was married. I think we all want to please our parents but in the end all that really matters is you. You will never ever be able to please everyone! Do they have any gradnchildren yet? You never know, they could be really excited! They should be! If I were you I would send them some kind of Valentines card or gift and sign it ';your future grandchild';. Good luck and congrats!