Since I've found I was pregnant, I've told all my friends and my brother. Everyone is super excited. For some reason, I can't bring myself to tell my mom! I'm so worried of what her reaction will be. When I got pregnant with DS I was not married, I was 19, a sophomore in college...pretty much a nightmare as far as my mom was concerned. I didn't tell her I was pregnant until I was almost 18 weeks. She took it hard, but within a week or two she was over it and was excited. Now, I'm married..but still pretty young(I'll be 24 in Dec.). I don't know why I'm so concerned about her reaction. I don't even know how to bring it up. Everyone tells me not to worry. That I'm married and Kolby will be 4 a month after the new baby is born. I'm just stressing out overy nothing probably. Any advice as to how to break the news gently?? TIA

By Dana on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 10:33 am:

Yes, you are stressing

Be as happy as you were with everyone else and tell you mom with the same excitement. She loves your first child and will really enjoy this pregancy now that you are more stable, older, already a mom and married. It will be a wonderful journey that she was not able to enjoy those first few weeks last time. This time, I am sure she will cherish the news.

Just call her or visit her depending on how close she lives. But don't wait! Let us know how it goes.

By Kittycat_26 on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 10:49 am:

I told my mom by explaining to her that we'd have to make room for another Christmas stocking to hang on the fireplace next year. It took her a minute or two to figure out why, but she got it.

You're in a different place in your life now and so is your mom. Don't miss out on any time that the two of you can share with this great news.

By Vicki on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 02:01 pm:

I agree that I bet her reaction will be completely different this time. Don't wait much longer if you are already sharing the news, she is going to find out from someone else and be VERY hurt that you didn't tell her!! Call her now!! LOL

By Kolbysmom on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 02:11 pm:

Well, she lives across the street from me. If I called her she'd probably think I was the biggest coward. LOL She's not home right now either. We're all going to the Fall Festival together tonight, so maybe I'll tell her before we head out for that.

By Christylee on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 03:09 pm:

I would DEFINATLY tell her before she finds out from someone else and gets her feelings hurt. I bet she's going to have a totally different reaction to this baby. Let us know how you tell her and how she reacts. I'm betting she's going to be excited!

By Trina~moderator on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 05:14 pm:

Make Kolby a "I'm Going to be a Big Brother" t-shirt and have him wear it to Grandma's house. This is how we broke the news to my parents when expecting #2. We didn't say anything and waited for them to catch on. My Mom said, "Come here Ty, what does your shirt say?" She read it and then did a double take. She teared up and gave me a big hug. My Dad was clueless! LOL! He asked, "What's all the commotion about?" My Mom told him to read Ty's shirt. He did and said, "Is this a joke?" I wanted to smack him. LOL! Mom and I both said, "No joke!" Then Dad congratulated us.

That would be a fun way to tell your mom and you wouldn't have to say anything at all.

By Dawnk777 on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 05:16 pm:

I was married 4 years and 31 when I got pregnant with my second one. My mom asked me if I was having a whole litter! Gee mom, could you try to be happy?

By Emily7 on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 05:19 pm:

Trina that is a really cute way to have told your Mom.
I agree, you need to tell her very soon. She may surprise you.
Good luck.

By Amecmom on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 07:23 pm:

Your circumstances are very different this time around, so your mom's reaction should be very different!
I wish you all the best!
Ame

By Vicki on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 08:21 pm:

How did it go? Did you tell her yet??

By Tonya on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 09:57 pm:

Yes update please!!!!!!!

By Kolbysmom on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 09:28 am:

Sorry, this weekend we were super busy. Yes, I told her Friday morning. She said Kolby had told her the night before he was going to be a big brother LOL She really seemed pretty indifferent to the whole idea. However, by Sat. morning EVERYONE knew. I didn't have to tell anyone! My cousin talked to her and asked her if she's excited and she said "YES!" So, I think things went pretty well.

By Rayanne on Monday, September 20, 2004 - 10:04 am:

I'm glad.