Going to be a mom a 19..

So I recently found out I’m pregnant. I’m 19 (I’ll be 20 when I have the baby) and my boyfriend just recently turned 20, and I’m having some really mixed emotions right now. On one hand, I’m so scared and nervous, but on the other hand I’m thrilled.. I do plan on keeping the baby and my boyfriend is on board, he’s actually pretty excited. We have our own place, we’re in a good place financially and I’m already enrolled in online classes for psychology. We weren’t irresponsible like most teens/young adults, it’s almost like it was meant to happen because I thought for sure that we were good, which I know every time you have sex you’re taking a risk but when you still get pregnant while on birth control and using a condom it seems pretty crazy (condom has a tear in it and I was on medication that I didn’t know interfered with my pills). His parents already know and they were a bit upset but they’re honestly excited, but I need some advice on how to tell my parents. I don’t want to seem like this is a bad thing, because honestly it’s not but I don’t want to just blurt out I’m pregnant. My boyfriend suggested writing them both letters thanking them for all they’ve done for me, etc. then at the end of the letter tell them the big news. Any suggestions help, whether it’s a different idea or how I should word the ending of the letter. Thank you. 😊

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El

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I’m 19 and pregnant too. My pregnancy is a little more turbulent than yours. I’m at college and my boyfriend is at another. I told my parents over dinner. My mom through mashed potatoes on the wall, and now me and my parents are not on speaking terms. However, we told his parents over a dinner and they are fully supportive of our decision to keep and raise the baby. They have been there every step of the way. Just do what feels right for you. If they are not supportive of your decision than let them be. You guys have each other, and his parents. Your parents should come around... eventually.

Ka

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I was your age when I had my son, and I am also doing online classes. Next year I’ll start my psychology courses but currently doing early childhood.Anyway I think that’s a good plan. When I found out my mom was the one I sent the pregnancy test to because it was a vvfl and I couldn’t tell. We told my partner’s parents via text because they live in a different state by saying “do you like the name Rory?” and they figured it out.It is really hard, it makes being in college exhausting and working difficult. But it’s possible and being a parent is always rewarding. I also look at all the pluses of being a young parent.