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Pregnant with no 2 but nervous about telling family

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Gangie · 12/06/2012 18:28

So as the title days I'm 9wls ph with no 2. Am together with do 4 yrs and we are very happy and in love and get on great. No 1 ds wasnt planned but we were overjoyed. This baby was planned and we are again delighted and everything is going wel so far. The issue isy do is out of work and had Benin for last two yrs, he works sporadically when there is anything going he is in a specialised role in construction and we live in Ireland and jobs are few and far between. At the
Moment he has a few things lined up but nothin solid as yet. I have a degree but can't get full time work either but am doin voluntary part time so will have more options this time next year.

So obviously things are very tight financially but we are managing well enough so we decided to go for no 2 as im not gettin any younger and we would both likeote than 2 children. My mum and sisters are coming to vist next week so we are goin to
Tell them then but I'm nervous as I expect they won't be overjoyed and will in fact think we are crazy to have planned another baby when money is so tight. How can I deal with any negative/smart comments? We get on well but sometimes I feel they can be judgemental. I don't want to feel upset and nervous but I do! Apologies in advance for spelling grammar am on iPhone. Thanks!

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Dozer · 12/06/2012 20:26

Congratulations on your preganancy!

It's your life, just repeat "we're really happy about it", or "awww, thank you for your concern",or "butt out", as necessary!

Or tell them later, by phone!

foolonthehill · 12/06/2012 21:11

congratulations!
It's your life and your choice, if you are happy then your loved ones should be too (I know sometimes it doesn't seem like it works that way)
if you just keep smiling and saying how delighted you both are they should get the message (if not then open a keg of Guinness anyway and they'll be dancing on the tables soon enough!!).

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