How did you tell your parents about your - 3rd baby?

Hillbilly Housewife wrote: They're going to be so upset!!!!!

Alice replied: Forgive me if this is none of my business, but why on earth would they be upset about a new life coming into the world??


Actually, for us it was an incredibly welcome relief. Dad's cancer was getting worse-- we really needed the good news. (As it turns out, Kira was born two weeks to the day after we buried dad.)

So my pregnancy brought the entire family, including dad, something positive to think about.


---OOOPS-- I just saw your other post.

Kaitlin'smom replied: well since only have 1 I cant answer that but I can tell you DH was sooo scared of what his mom would say that we told her first even drove up to see her, when she asked us how we were he said find 'grandma' took her a couple seconds to get it but she was so excited, big relief to him.

good luck

Hillbilly Housewife replied:
LOL!

I know, it COULD be a welcome relief. With my grandfather ALSO haveing cancer, and being in a specialized care unit, my family is in conflict (my mom with my brother and their cousin), it could be a welcome change of scenery.....

So i agree with that.... but there's just so much going on....

lol!

coasterqueen replied: I'm clueless too because I wouldn't see why they would be upset.

I only am on #2, but I suppose I'd tell mine the same way I did with #1 & #2. "Mom, dad....we are having a baby".

MomToMany replied: I was tempted to not tell my mom at all by #3, and just let her figure it out on her own. But I did tell her. I just told her, "Mom, I'm pregnant." After the shock set it, she asks "When are you due?". She's OK with it. She had 7 babies herself!

My dad past away in October '01.


I guess I can't understand why they would be so upset. Yes, it will be busy, but a child's life much more important than any job!

~KARA~ replied: I called my mom at work and told her I did a hpt and it was positive. My family wasnt the problem. I didnt want to tell my dh's family cause there isnt any of them that really like me. WE tolerate each other so they can see my dd's

kimberley replied: i just didn't tell my mom . my grandmother told her. then she calls me and acts like i just contracted a life threatening disease . i tried my best to ignore her and gravitated towards those who were happy for me. a lot of friends and family were concerned about us having a third baby, but they were happy that we were happy and didn't try to rain on our parade. my mother is just one of those people whose life would have been better off if she never had kids... sometimes i wish she hadn't . the rest of the family, we just handed them the first u/s pic and waited for a reaction . once the shock wears off, it is usually all good!

Kolesmom replied: Well I only have 1 ds, so I can't answer for multiple children.

A for my dad, I signed a christmas card from the new baby and said "Papa, I will see you in July!" (my mom passed away in 1995)

For my dh's parents I bought a cheap pair of baby booties at the dollar store, with my due date taped to the top and wrapped them up and gave them to my mother-in-law. They thought it was cute, and was shocked. We had already been married for 8 years.

I just wish my mom could see my precious little one. He is her only biological granchild, and he has her eyes. I take great comfort in that.

Oh, sorry for rambling on...........................................................

MommyToAshley replied: I read your other post, and it sounds like a lot is going on right now. But, I would just tell them as soon as possible. I am sure you will feel better once you do. They might be upset about some of the obligations you won't be able to fulfill, but I am willing to bet that they will be even more excited about another grandchild. And, once the baby is born, I am sure none of that other stuff will matter.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: Well see for us, it came at a good time. My DH's cousin had passed away the week I found out. His mother was so sad, that we decided to tell her right away so that she would have something to look forward too. Now my parents on the other hand, I'm not exactly sure how we told them. But I think they were happy for us. Good Luck!

mummy2girls replied: Well when i told my parenst about jordan it was scarey! I was single at that time also. But it was a far of worse situation so they were scared for me. Happy but scared. I didnt have a job, i had no money int he bank, and i had no place of my own or anything to start my oen place(furniture and such)the way i told them was...i went to my parents and my sis was there with her first hubby at the time and DD. we were in the bedroom and i could not get the words im pregnant out so my sister told them. My dad was like REALLY? and my mom was WHAT!!!!!! then they suggested adoption because of my situation. But my ex(jordans dad) parents took me in while i was preggo and supported me and helped me and even when jordan was born i still lived with them. My ex dumped me when i was 3 months preggo and then went back to his ex and got her pregnant and married her...so i was hurt! So i had jordan and his new wife was 7 months along. I lost jordan and she stuffed her new baby in my face saying nananananana attitude. Ok ive rambled so im going to stop

With jenna i was really scared because again im single but because my situation was way better they were very happy for me. I had a good job, money in the bank, my own place and such. They are very supportive...the way o told them was i brought them out for breakfast and said it happened again...LOL. my mom first reaction was..AGAIN! then she laughed.