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Subject: Re: New here.. Author: Melanie [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 07/12/07 5:20am In reply to: Meaghan 's message, "New here.." on 07/ 8/07 4:07pm Hi Meaghan In all this you didn't really say much about how your husband feels. You know a lot of the ladies went to school here with children. I went a few semesters myself when mine were younger. While finishing college is a good goal, it's not the end of the world if you don't. It depends on what YOU want. If you want to go to school, there usually is a way. As for telling your mom, the best thing is to just pick a day when she isn't already overly stressed. Maybe you could do something nice with her first. Be happy about it. If she's not, then that is her reaction, it doesn't have to be yours. Quite often, women fear the worst when telling a parent(s) about their pregnancy, and the worst doesn't always come about. Even if she is disappointed or upset, things change. Initial reactions can be difficult, but they can also be fleeting. It really is rare for a grandparent to do anything but love their grandchild. The best you can do is just to remember this and to not take her initial reaction personally. I know that's easier said than done. Once you tell your mom, though, you will not have to deal with that one stress anymore, so I would encourage you to tell her soon. Maybe you could get her a grandmother card and a brag book? ;) You can get through this, and she'll survive, also. LOL Let me know what happens. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: New here.. Author: Nikki [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08/18/07 3:50am Hey, I totally know how you feel. I was 19 when I got pregnant with my daughter. Of course, I wasn't married, had dropped out of high school, and her father and I hadn't been together a year. I was scared to death to tell my mom, and waited until I was almost 20 weeks to tell her. She was disappointed, but came around to it after awhile. My baby is 9 months now, and my mom couldn't be happier to have her in her life. So, it is best to tell her, if you haven't already... And congrats! Hope you're doing well.