I need to tell my dad I'm pregnant

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My dad and I have a strange relationship. He left us (me and DM) when i was about 4 months old and although we always had contact, we've never really had a "father-daughter" relationship. Now I'm an adult we get on pretty well and actually have a lot in common, although if we see each other once a year, we're doing well!

I'm 13 weeks pregnant and have my dating scan on Friday. We plan to announce the pregnancy at the weekend but I would prefer to tell my dad before then. There's no way I can see him in person which would have been my ideal. I haven't seen the man in 6 months; do I just call him?
I remember him telling me when I was a teenager that he didn't want to be a grandfather for a long time yet so I have no idea whether he'll be pleased or not (I'm 28 now, maybe the "long time yet" has passed?!)

Just unsure how to tell him. It's pretty big news to just drop! Any advice welcome

Just call him and tell him! I have a similar relationship with my dad. I was nervous but I facetimed him on Father's Day, he was absolutely other the moon. Just bite the bullet and call him, hopefully you have the same outcome as me. My dad has actually started been more in contact since I told him. If he's not happy for you, shame on him. Good luck :) x

Thanks I've often wondered - over the years - whether him being a grandad will change everything and he'll suddenly realise that he missed out on my childhood and want to be a part of his grandchild's upbringing. Somehow it seems extremely unlikely but I guess people can be surprising. I think I will just call him tomorrow. Hopefully he answers!

Good luck I hope it goes how you want it. When my mum passed away I thought my dad would step up, but he never did, so really didn't think being pregnant would make a difference, I suppose it's only been a few extra phone calls so I won't hold my breath for the future. Just have no expectations then you can't be let down x