Taking Votes: Where and how do we tell our parents...?
Question:
As most of you know I got pregnant and i'm roughly 6 weeks along. I know its early but Hubby is itching to tell his family to get it over with. The question is how and where... We were thinking about telling them over dinner somewhere, or maybe at home, but still unsure. If at dinner, when - in the awkward time before we get our food? If at home, do we just blurt it out? We're so confused lol...
Any ideas?
Answer:
We had our families over for dinner...that way when you all sit down to eat...you are at your own home, in your own environment and you may find it easier to tell them. We were just comfortable in our own home telling them all the good news. But if you are worried...the restaurant is ok...I would say while eating, like right when you get your food, so that way if its awkward or you are uncomfortable you can both leave and not have to worry about entertaining them...so there are pros and cons to both, just kind of weigh them out.good luck!!
you know they will expect we are getting married to do you not thank so.
I wouldn't tell them in a restaurant. I'd tell them at home since you don't know what their reaction is going to be. I'd wait a couple more weeks if it was me but that's up to you.
Little surprised that your parents are still helping you pay for college since you're an adult and are married.
At home, sit them down and say we have some good news to tell you-"We're pregnant!"
If you take them to dinner, which I think is best, tell them after the meal, before you order dessert. Just tell them the reason you asked them to dinner was to let them know they were going to be grandparents. Congratulations and Good Luck!
normally i would say wait until after 12 weeks to tell anyone but in this case because they are helping you out financially, they may feel a little lied to if you don't but please tell them that you don't want allot of ppl to know b4 12 weeks. i just had a miscarriage less than a week ago and am very grateful that i don't have ppl asking me how the baby is doing. the only ppl who know are the ppl i chose to let know. I'm not trying to scare you. i think the best way is to give them a gift weather you take them out to dinner or have them come over just give them either a baby item or like a worlds best grandma or grandpa shirt. it makes it more fun and seems like more of a celebration than a confession.
i would tell them at home then go for dinner
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