how did u tell ur family u was pregnant and what was there reaction ??

Jade - posted on 02/25/2010

Well its a funny story... I found out I was pregnant at 6 weeks. I was scared shitless to tell my parents (my fiance was still studying, we'd been engaged for 9 months and i didn't earn very much). I sat them, my sisters, my dad and my cousin (who just happened to be there somehow) at the table. Before I even started talking dad said, 'oops?' And I replied, 'yeah...' My mum had no idea and kept asking what was going on. So i asked her what would she prefer to be called, 'granny, nanna or grandma.' She jumped up squealing, ran out the room, came back with a doll and a whole heap of food! lol. She dumped the doll in my lap and said 'here, cuddle this to get used to it!!" lmao... very funny. Dad was very quiet for a long, long time. (i've always been daddy's little girl) It took a few weeks for him to be able to talk to me about it. In the end he told me he was happy for us... I didn't want to tell my grandparents either... ( i am their favourite). they actually surprised me and accepted it without any arguments. My nanna nearly made me cry one day when she asked if I was happy and if its what I really wanted. When I said 'yes it is' she hugged me and said, well that's ok then.



maybe your grandmother will surprise you this time? Just tell her you're happy, your hubby and yourself are trying to make a good life for yourselves and find your feet and that you love being a mum...

Melinda - posted on 02/25/2010

didn't have to, when I went to see my mother to tell her i was pregnant, i walked thought the door and she told me i might as well tell her because she already knew

Alice - posted on 02/25/2010

my family didnt know we were planing for a baby and my family find out by wen i wasnt no i went to get a test done next day and i done it and i was and i cryed nd my mum was by the door sayin wats up nd i said im pregant nd my mum said im happy for you but it toke my dad a long time of the idear i was pregant to be honest i think my family was shocked coz the faces they pulled but they wouldnt say they were.

Kristen - posted on 02/25/2010

I was only 19 too, told my mom when i was 5 months also, and she wanted to know how to tell my dad, they were going on vacation the next day so i said a plane ride away would be good, and she said ok, told him he said ok he taking care of her she said yes and he said ok well looks like im going to have to try to be nice to him, they came back he started trying to be nice, now they both get along great... my boyfriend telling his family, told them the day after christmas his sister was also pregnant but told them on christmas, his dad asked if everything would be ok he told him yes he said ok cool, his mom on the other hand tried to leave his dad stopped her asked what her problem was its another grandkid, she flipped out they started arguing about divorce than she told my boyfriend he ruined christmas and that i planned to get pregnant to trap him and blah blah blah (because i wanted to have a kid at 20 while working 4 jobs and going to school full time and on birthcontrol yeah deffinately planned that one.), needless to say our relationship has not been good, and she keeps trying to say she tried when she didnt and now is still telling people even though the last month me and my boyfriend have been trying to make the relationship better after many other failed attempts and she is still telling people that im the one pushing her away and blahblah blah even though ive been sending pictures the last two weeks which i was going to do every week but not anymore cause shes telling people this after i started sending the pictures, and me and my boyfriend are moving and were going to ask her to watch him at the house while we did stuff but i dont want to ask her anymore ill just deal with juggling him around while doing other things, and sooo done with her now.

Marie - posted on 02/25/2010

well i was too scared to tell mine because i wasnt sure how my mom would react but i waited till i was 5 months and told her while she was watching her favorite show and then said MOM IM PREGNANT.... surprisingly she told me she already knew she was waiting for me to tell her and because it was my first i didnt know we had to get prenatal care and so because of that i missed 5 months of prenatal but my baby came out healthy

Laura - posted on 02/25/2010

I signed their valentines cards from me, my husband and "the baby"

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Leah - posted on 02/25/2010

When I found out that I was pregnant I hid it form everyone for the first three months. Me and my boyfriend got all of the family together and went out to eat and told them that way. I was so nervus about what they were going to say, but most of all what my dad was going to say. He wasn't to happy at first and I broke down and started to cry that he wasn't going to support me having a son, but he wormed up after a will. Even though you are not wanting to up set the ones you love with you being pregnant, in the end they are still going to love you no matter what. As long as you and your hubby are ok with having another little one that is all that it matters. You can still find a part time job when you are ready. Keep on thinking what is going to be best for you and your family and nothing will go wrong:)

Leah - posted on 02/25/2010

When I found out that I was pregnant I hid it form everyone for the first three months. Me and my boyfriend got all of the family together and went out to eat and told them that way. I was so nervus about what they were going to say, but most of all what my dad was going to say. He wasn't to happy at first and I broke down and started to cry that he wasn't going to support me having a son, but he wormed up after a will. Even though you are not wanting to up set the ones you love with you being pregnant, in the end they are still going to love you no matter what. As long as you and your hubby are ok with having another little one that is all that it matters. You can still find a part time job when you are ready. Keep on thinking what is going to be best for you and your family and nothing will go wrong:)

Tereasa - posted on 02/25/2010

I just told them that I was pregnant

Shannon - posted on 02/25/2010

When I found out I was pregnant my boyfriend and I had only been dating for three months. I simply waited for my dad and step mom to be in the same room, they were cooking dinner and I said " I have something to tell you" my dad turned around and looked at me as said "are you pregnant"

I replied "yeah"

my dad " really"

I replied again, "yeahhh"

my dad replied with an "awwwhh" and then gave me a hug.

It went much better than I thought it would. I'm still living with my dad and my son's father and I have now broken up.

Jessica - posted on 02/25/2010

My first pregnancy, I found out I was pregnant on my mom's birthday. I called her up and wish her a Happy Birthday and told her that her present will be here in 9 months. She said really, what is it. I don't think she caught on..lol. I said Mom, think about it. Your present will be here in 9 months. She then said " Oh my gosh!!" She was really excited. I just found out in January 2010, I am pregnant again. I bought a pregnancy test and took it over to my mom house to take it. I told her I had to use the bathroom, and I would be right back. I yelled out the bathroom door, I needed toilet paper and she handed me some (of course the door half way close) and I said oh can your throw this away for me handing her the pregnancy test. She said alright, and started walking away and then I heard her scream OH MY GOSH!! lol.

Christina - posted on 02/25/2010

Be honest with your family. Explain that even though this pregnancy was a surprise your grateful to have been able to conceive and that babies are a blessing. Try to include them in your pregnancy by showing ultrasound pictures, having them help pick out names or even just by letting them feel the baby move. Remember that your family loves you and they only want whats best.

Amanda - posted on 02/25/2010

My parents were excited. When we found out we were pregnant my grandma and great aunt was in town so it made it easier to tell everyone. However, my inlaws didn't take it so well. In fact, my sister in law got up from the table in Olive Garden and left. She was pregnant as well and guess felt like I was making it a competition. Oh well. Now we have a beautiful baby girl and thats all that matters!!

Steph - posted on 02/25/2010

I was 20, i was scared like hell telling my mam so i brought a friend round who was propa heartbroken over his ex and i was like mam .. so and so is here and im pregnant .. she was over the moon! she rang my gran, auntie then about an hr or two later sat down in shock and had a weep but has been supportive since... BUT the Ex's(only recently broke up) mother .. cried and cried and cried and cried... put him down ... cried some more.. < yeah the total ur taking my son away type thing and started shouting at me in the car :o .. yea im 20 not 5 lol SO i stuck up for myself :D i was proud! haha x Bby is due April 2010 ;D

Jennie - posted on 02/24/2010

I went to the clinic to get a test and they asked what number to call with the news and I gave them my cell phone number, but the called the house number at my moms. I wasn't living with her at the time so she called me the next day and asked why there was a message on the machine for me to call the center for women. So I had to tell her she was gonna be a grandma for the first time. She was really upset at first and she was not a big fan of my boyfriend anyway. She is so Happy now with my little girl. My mom told everyone else in my family for me. They were all really nice to me about it but I didn't see anyone for a few months after they found out.

Jennie - posted on 02/24/2010

I went to the clinic to get a test and they asked what number to call with the news and I gave them my cell phone number, but the called the house number at my moms. I wasn't living with her at the time so she called me the next day and asked why there was a message on the machine for me to call the center for women. So I had to tell her she was gonna be a grandma for the first time. She was really upset at first and she was not a big fan of my boyfriend anyway. She is so Happy now with my little girl. My mom told everyone else in my family for me. They were all really nice to me about it but I didn't see anyone for a few months after they found out.

Rachel - posted on 02/24/2010

When I found out I was pregnant after my divorce I was living at my parents. I told my parents first and they were like me shocked because I was not supposed to be able to have any more kids. After the shock wore off , we were very excited . Yes people are going to give you negative feed back and can be very harsh, just smile and calmly tell them that this is what is best for everyone and that the rest is no ones business.Just enjoy the pregnancy and try your best to not pay attention to people and their comments. As long as you and your family is happy that is all that matters.

Tara - posted on 02/24/2010

My mom and Dad were actully at my house when I found out the News :) They were thrilled! My in laws was a funny story my boyfirend call them and statred talking about the weather and then in the middle of the conversation said"oh yeah Tara's pregant." It was funny and they were all thrilled!!!

Jessica - posted on 02/24/2010

My husband (boyfriend at the time) told his mom and she wasnt thrilled and i waited a few weeks to tell my dad and when i did they already knew! Apparently on Easter they all huddled and said they thought i was before i even knew!! So they werent in shock at all!

LeAnne - posted on 02/24/2010

Heck...I was scared to death to tell my parents about my first! I was only 15 when i found out I was preggers! I was so scared that i even went thru a misscarriage by myself without telling anyone but my sister! Well, I thought that was easy no need to tell! Boy was I wrong. I was still preggers with the other!( My son) I had no idea that I was even still preggers cause I still had periods. One day my mom came up and asked me about it cause she had heard from others that I was pregnant. So i couldnt tell her no..I just told her I thought I might be but I dont know. So she made me get in the car and go find out. Sure enough I was still pregnant. I wouldnt have changed anything about it ecept the fact that I should have never been scared to tell my mom cause she is my best friend and she understands that I am not perfect. My second was easy...I was 20 years old and married so I just went over in the middle of the night and woke her up and said here mom I have something for you...I handed her the test and she was like what is this? lol I told her to look at it better and it was a positive test!! hehe she was so excited cause she was one of the first to find out this trip!! I wish you luck with telling If you havent done it yet!

Shaina - posted on 02/24/2010

With my first, my appointment reminders accidentally got sent to her house and she called to ask me why I was going to the doctor so often. So, I said, "I'm pregnant with a girl, due in 3 months." She just started laughing and telling me how happy she was. I didn't tell my dad, but I figured he'd notice when he saw me a month before I was due...but he is self involved and actually told me I looked skinny and should stop wearing my husband's baggy clothes. He didn't know until he popped by for a random visit and I said, "I have a surprise for you." He said, "Oh, God, you're pregnant aren't you." And I laughed...because I had just gotten home from the hospital that morning for giving birth. It's gotten easier each time since then and my mom just laughs and calls me crazy. ("Really, Shaina? You need 4 kids in 4 years? Maybe Ant should get a vasectomy now...")

Brandi - posted on 02/24/2010

I was 17 and a senior in high school when I got pregnant with my first son.My dad knew before anyone else without me saying anything.I was in the barn(we lived on a sheep ranch) trying to think of how I was going to tell my parents when my dad walked in and gave me a big hug and said everything would be ok.I broke down and cried on his shoulder for 2 hours before we went into the house to tell my mom.



With my second boy I was living halfway across the country from my family.I called my dad and said "Guess what?!" and he said "You're pregnant!". I was so confused about how he knew.He had had a dream the night before about seeing me walking through the back pasture of the ranch with a big preggo belly holding my older son's hand!He had told my mom but she didn't believe him so we 3 wayed her so he could say "I told you so!" to her LOL

Breanne - posted on 02/24/2010

i was absolutely terrified to tell my mother that i found out i was pregnant and i just went up to her a few weeks ago and told her. and before i even uttered the words 'im pregnant' to her. she turned and said...'youre pregnant arent you' and then she was all about planning. everyone is supportive so far. i wish you all the luck in the world. :)

Miranda - posted on 02/24/2010

When I was pregnant with my first I told my parents for Christmas giving them some baby items!!! And for my second I told my parents for Fathers Day signing all names and baby!!! They were excited both times!!! If someone in your family isn't excited that is their problem!!! All that makes a difference is that you are excited and happy about it!!! At least your husband has a job!!! Maybe if you and him are at all worried about finances, he could seek a 2nd job or even a better paying job!!! When I had my first my husband had 2 jobs and I hardly got to see him and it was hard but he needed to for us to make it financially. Then when I went back to work he went back to 1 job. Then when we found out we were having another he kept his eyes out for a better paying job and basically 2 months before the baby was born he found one!!! He gets paid great and he loves his job!!! So just keep an eye out!! You never know what you will come across!!!!



Good Luck with everything!!!!

Lindsay - posted on 02/24/2010

I was trying to think of a really fun way to tell my parents so I ask them to please hurry over to my house cause we had a leak in our basement (luckily they only live minutes away!) So after they got here I acted like I was going through some stuff to see what had gotten wet. I handed my mom a little box, asked her to open it, and I had some newborn diapers in it!!! My mom caught on right away. So did my dad too, but at least my mom figured out the whole leak story was just that...a story. My dad said now where is the leak! lol They were both really excited and shocked!!

Sarah - posted on 02/24/2010

We gave my mother-in-lawa bag of grandma's cookies and my father-in-law a toy model grandfathers clock.

They were happy for us even though we just went threw a layoff but sometimes life just happens and we need to know we will all be ok.

Nina - posted on 02/24/2010

I just went through this with my mom, honestly I was scared out of my mind to tell her because there will be less than 18 months between my children. But I told her if you have nothing nice to say then keep it to yourself because I don't want to hear it I have enough going on. And then I told her I was 23 wks and due in June with a boy and she needed to accept it or leave us be. She gave me one of those looks moms are so good at that says everything they don't and then said she was not mad it was my life (but I know she is mad), so far she has not made it a big deal in front of me at least.



This might not be the best way to approach your grandmother but maybe just sitting her down and talking to her will work. Tell her your feelings about the situation and I don't know have a heart to heart (I am not very good at this stuff thus why I was so blunt with my mom)

Amy - posted on 02/24/2010

I wore a shirt that said "mom to be" and waited to see how long it took someone to read it and realize. It took a while lol. But then they were all excited

Nicole - posted on 02/24/2010

I was in the same situation except i was a single mother of 1 before my daughter and the reaction was way less then what i thought. You just make sure to set the grandmother down and have you and your husband tell her and let her vent if she wants but once that baby comes hopefully it will be all over. Coming from someone who had to do it, it takes alot of stress off your back once you tell her

Danielle - posted on 02/24/2010

Well I was 18 when I found out I was prego...me and my boyfriend had been back together 9 months when I started feeling and wondering if I was pregnant or not. I had been on birth control for almost 3 years and had no problems with it. Well I told my bf's sister and brother in law that I thought I might be prego cuz she came home that day with two test for herself cuz they were worried that baby number two might be on the way for them. We all five lived together (me, bf Jeremy, bf sister Amber and her hubby Marty and their daughter). Amber and Marty told me that i should just take a test and Amber told me that she would be there waiting when I came out of the bathroom to tell Jeremy. I was more worried about telling my bf then I was my mom. I knew how he felt about having kids right now and neither of us were ready. Sure enough it was a positive test!! I was so scared and worried and happy and everything all at one moment that I didnt know what to think. I came out and Amber was there by my side like she had promised as I told Jeremy the news that I was prego and there was a little one on the way. Somehow the birth control decided that it didnt want to work anymore. After I told Jeremy it was a relief cuz he told me that it was perfectly ok...not good timing but everything would work out and we would make it together as a family. So then it was down to the dreaded phone call to mom! My mom was pissed...she did not talk to me for several months and then I finally convinced her to come to a Dr Appt cuz my sisters wanted to be there and so they came and after my mom seen the first Sono that was it. She was excited and could not wait for the new bundle to arrive. Jeremy's mom was ecstatic...she was so happy that she was praying that I have twins...crazy woman!! I love her but twins would have been way too much the first go round. So needless to say once the news got out everyone that was not already excited was within a few months. They all came around and everyone as the hospital the day he was born. My mom and Jeremy both helped me in the delivery room and my mom will tell you to this day that it was the most amazing and wonderful experience. Now my mom and my son are buddies they get to spend every day together while I work.

Francesca - posted on 02/24/2010

Thats a very tough situation to be in. And although your grandmother may react negatively remember that she loves you. Its when there is no reaction you should worry. She will get over her anger, they always do.



I became pregnant whille I was just entering my final year of school. I had just started my post graduate degree and found out my baby would arrive right after the second term before internships starts. Worst timing ever. I was very worried about how my family would take it.



When I was pregnant with my daughter I visited my parents for a weekend when I was three months along. I took my dad out on his new deck and sat him in the swing and told him I had horrible news. He started to frown. Then I told him I was pregnant and he instantly started to grin and tell me that is not bad news.



The rest of my family I didn't tell until about five months along, over Christmas. I wore a baggy sweater for a family function and about half way through I took it off....Ha Ha. Boy did people double take.



And my DH handled his side of the family and they took it well. Ella still gets weekly presents from her babcia.



Maybe when you break the news to your grandma you can sit down with her and ask for her advice on a gameplan. People always like to give advice. It makes them feel important. May ease tension. And with that you may understand her feelings more, and she may even offer a great game plan. And if she doesn't its only advice and you don't need to commit to it.



Good luck and congradulations.

Kit Noel - posted on 02/24/2010

i found out i was prego 2 days after my hubbies birthday we had gone out drinking the night before and i had been feeling good for a bout a week befor that but it was december so i just brushed it off as "im getting sick" but after about 3 days in a row of what i now know was morning sickness i took a test and sure enough it was postive i was shocked my hubbie had been together for 3 1/2 years and not really trying but i was still shocked so the first person i told was my friend who had come over that day and she was going crazy(in a good way) mind you this was ..dec 3..or 4 so i waited till my 21 st birthday its also christmas and we bought bibs that said either i love my grandma/pa and but them over all the xmas presents and everyone was so surprized exp my dad he cryed the only one who didnt take it well was my one aunt but now that my little boy is 6 months old she and every one else loves him

Tiffany - posted on 02/24/2010

My hubby & I just started trying to get pregnant. So our family was expecting it. But I stopped taking my birth control & 4 days later I was pregnant. And I was at my moms house and I was telling her some changes that were going on w/ me & she said your pregnant. So we got a test & I was pregnant. So I called and told my husband (military family) & he said take another one & call me back. So I took another one & I called him back and said Ok i'm pregnant 2 tests aren't going to be wrong. He was the most shocked, none of family was really shocked. They were expecting it.

Heather - posted on 02/24/2010

My mom just knew. one day she said tomorrrow take a test. so the next morning at 6am i woke up took the test. woke my husband i said i think this is it. I woke my mom said i think there is 2 lines and she was like yep. then we called the whole family and they were not really shocked. but like i said my mom knew before i told her and she knew it was a boy.

Heather - posted on 02/24/2010

My mom just knew. one day she said tomorrrow take a test. so the next morning at 6am i woke up took the test. woke my husband i said i think this is it. I woke my mom said i think there is 2 lines and she was like yep. then we called the whole family and they were not really shocked. but like i said my mom knew before i told her and she knew it was a boy.

Randall - posted on 02/23/2010

My mom pretty much knew the first time. I didn't even say any thing she asked me. This time around it was a surprise for everyone i know because i had an i.u.d and didn't mean to get pregnant. So i had to tell everyone with a big smile and surprise I'm pregnant again. Hurray!!!!!! But everyone took it pretty well

Arliss - posted on 02/23/2010

when i finally found out that i was pregnant and i had to tell my grandparents, they reacted hasted at first but during my pregnancy they accepted it and helped me along because i was a single mother.

Tekisha - posted on 02/23/2010

I NEVER TOLD THEM, they just happened to notice i was gettin big. Im now about to have my 3rd daughter, i'm almost 7months and half of my family still don't know. I was told i was mean for not sayin anything to any1, but it's really no1 else business.

Nicole - posted on 02/23/2010

OMG OMG!!! Ok lets see, well first off when I first found out I was I took my mom out to Chilis for lunch and waited til we was done eating, and kinda got this concerned look on my face and said, "Mom, I gotta tell you somethin, I got something growing inside me..." She looked at me like... I told you to get that cirvical cancer vaccine! But then I was like, "No dummy I gotta baby growing in me... GOOOWWD!" Then from me just telling her I didn't have to tell anyone else... Kinda just got around on its own, which was fine with me cause I didnt live with them anymore and I wasn't their problem, so ha!

Ashley - posted on 02/23/2010

I made 2 bibs and wrote "I love Grammy & Grampa" and "I love Grampie & Grandma" with my due date in the corner. I wrapped them up and gave them to our parents to open and had the video camera so we could record their reactions. It was great and they really loved it :) Everyone else we called and told them. Everyone was so excited and happy that I was pregnant.

Chloe - posted on 02/23/2010

My partner and i had only been together a few months when we decided to try so i was a bit worried about telling them but it all went good! we were at my parents for my dads birthday and they had a few friends and family there for a bbq and they knew i had been sick and that was the first time i had left the house in a few weeks and i started feeling yucky and mum was like 'are you pregnant?' and i said 'yep!!' then she told dad and he did a little speach to thank everyone for coming and to thank me for making him feel even older on his birthday (the twins will be his first grandkids) Was quite nice!

Lacey - posted on 02/23/2010

i was 19 going on 20 when i found out i was pregnant i wasn't trying to get pregnant so when i started feeling funny..something just told me to get a test..so i did i peed on it and it came up positive i couldn't believe it so i took three more..when i told my husband he was at work and said "i'm busy can't it wait". when he got home he was so negaitive about it..so he got the last test i had(i was gonna take it the next morning)and peed on it himself and of course it came up negaitive..haha..well after i told him and and before he took the last test i called my mom and sister and told them i thought i was pregnant..i also asked my sister if she would go with me to the doctor to make an appt..and get everything i needed to do done..and she did..i had to wait three weeks before i got to see my doctor she to had just had a baby so she was out on leave..well when the day finally arrived i went in got an ultrasound and all..i found out i was 9 and 1/2 weeks..everyone was so excited i wasn't there when my hubby told his mom but from what i was told she was very very excited and his dad too..my son is their very first and only grand son..he is almost 2 now and the love of my life abortion/adoption never crossed my mind..i don't believe in doing either one..just not for me i guess

Courtney - posted on 02/23/2010

I was only 19 so I didn't tell my family until I was 5 months and I only told then because my big mouth sister was gonna tell if I didn't. My dad cried and my mom cursed me out and threatened me and told me to have an abortion, but she got over it as they always do. People always judge and criticize, but at the end of the day it's a baby. You didn't committ a crime.

Emilee - posted on 02/23/2010

Kimberley,
When I told MY side of the family they were absolutely THRILLED...however when we told my husband's family it was a totally different story...a lot for the same reasons for your grandmothers reaction to you. I don't work due to my health, and we live with my Father at the moment. But honestly, I decided that I didn't care what they thought. I wasn't even supposed to be able to have children...so my baby is a COMPLETE miracle, and I'm as happy as ever to be pregnant. As long as you have love for your kids, that's all they really need...(other than ya know the basics...) I grew up with both parents working...but still VERY POOR...but never realized how poor my family actually was because of the love from my Mother... Just love your kids. . . :) Good luck with your grandmother!

Allie - posted on 02/23/2010

when i got pregnant with my son and i told my family my mom stopped talking to me until i was 8 months pregnant and then loved me lol. and the rest of my family was to happy but they are happy now that hes here. when i got pregnant with my daughter i called my mom and was like "mom i have to tell you somthing.... im pregnant" and responded with "can we talk about this later. bye" and hung up. she drove to my house walked in the door and said "you know your f***ing stupid right" but she loves both her grandkids but your family only wants whats best for you and they will be hurt with anything you do but they are only trying to look out for whats best for you

Bethany - posted on 02/23/2010

My grandmother was upset when I got pregnant with my first as well. And before she knew I was pregnant with our second she wrote me a letter telling me that we shouldn't have any more kids for a while because my husband didn't have the greatest job at the time.

How did I tell her? I asked my mom to tell her (heehee), and after Grandma had calmed down it was fine.

Sheri - posted on 02/23/2010

Honey, there's nothing you can really say. I got downed because I didn't own my own home and didn't have a car payed off and dahdahdah.... just grit and go. That's all you can do if anything is said hon. Especially, when it comes to your grandmother. You live with your mother, not her. You can at least walk away from the situation. Good luck!

Ashley - posted on 02/23/2010

I had my first son at 17. I was scaried to tell my parents and had no idea how to do so. I ended up writeing a letter, putting it on our front door and than going to school. My mom freaked out. She wanted me to get an abortion and thought I was ruining my life. She loves my son to death. Than I got pregnant for the 2nd time last year. I still live with my parents so i was again, scaried to tell them. I didnt say a word. I thought I would wait untill they find out themselves. The 2nd time around wasnt so bad. They love both my boys and are happy grandparents. Maybe the 2nd time wont be so bad for you eaither.

Dawn - posted on 02/23/2010

We kept it a secret from my family as we were planning on making a trip within a few weeks to see them. It was my parents 30th wedding anniversary, and with the help of my brother and sister we planned a surprise party for them. We surprised my parents with the party, being in town and the big news that they were going to have their first grandchild. We had bought a customized baby bib that read "My Grandma and Grandpa love me", wrapped it up and gave it to my parents to open. My Mom barely got the box open before she threw it at my Dad, jumped up screaming and jumped on me. My Dad opened it and walked away quietly crying to himself before coming over and giving me and my husband a big teary hug. My sister, brother in-law, brother and the rest of our family and friends that were invited to the party were all in a good shock. We did a great job of keeping it quiet until the time was right, though it wasn't easy.

Sylvia - posted on 02/23/2010

mine was not planned but it was not really a big deal with my second most of them found out on facebook haha! i called my mom and she was kinda negitive about it, but thats just how she is, my dad yelled he was so excited and everyone else was stoked. when i called my fam i just told them Averly (my daugter) was gonna be a big sister. :)