"second" family

[sorenr]

I have recently discovered that i am 6 weeks pregnant, my partner and i are both delighted...but - we've not been together too long and although we're both confident about our relationship our families are probably not as confident. i only separated with my husband earlier in the year and we had 2 children together, my partner also has a child with his ex wife. how do we break the news to everyone in the best way? we're nervous that our families wont be happy for us. Would love to hear from anyone whos been in a similar position and how they dealt with it. thanks

[sorenr]

You're all absolutely right, thank you for your help, i feel loads better x

[izziesmum]

People are going to judge. Some always do but do you really care? Just focus on what matters to you and congratulations

[Linzola1]

I was also married previously.  My marriage ended in April 2010. My now husband was a friend of mine while married. Once ugly divorced thingsgot more serious between the two of us. I found out I was pregnant in sept 2010 and both our families were excited!  Some had doubts but otherwise it was all great! I didn't tell my ex until a little bit later. Him and I have a now 3 yo so I opted to tell him sooner as ti hear it from me not our son. Anyways I am now pregnant with our 2 Nd child together and everyone is happy.

[mrs_bagz]

I got pregnant the first time I had intercourse with my fiance. We weren't even officially together yet.. but we had been dating for about a month. We told everyone when I was 12 weeks because I had had 2 other miscarriages before.
Both our families were very excited but still had their doubts.
I am now 26 weeks and we couldn't be happier as well as everyone else.
Honestly, I love my fiance more than anything and if everyone didn't agree, it wouldn't phase me one bit. (;

[sorenr]

Thanks so much, i worry too much about what others think (hence why i stayed married so long) youre right, more important for us to stay happy and focused, suppose everyone will come around in the end. good luck to you too, hope all goes well x

[whatstheodds]

Me and my boyfriend got together a little over 2 years ago. I had 2 kids from a previous relationship and he also had 2. 6 months into r relationship we found out we were having a baby. We were excited cause this was r baby r creation together. Some people had negative comments cause we hadn't been together very long and this would b #5, others were happy 4 us. Right after r son was born in Dec I got my tubes burnt I am now 5 months pregnant again with r 2nd son lol. Again there was negative and positive things said. My only advice 2 u is if u 2 r happy b happy. No one else really matters. Surround ur self with the positive and dismiss the negative. U and ur bf r the ones who will b raising ur children no one else. No matter how long u waited or didn't there is always possbilitiesof things not working out. Which we both no from r past relationships. Just enjoy what u have and what's on the way. Congratulations and good luck

[whatstheodds]

Me and my boyfriend got together a little over 2 years ago. I had 2 kids from a previous relationship and he also had 2. 6 months into r relationship we found out we were having a baby. We were excited cause this was r baby r creation together. Some people had negative comments cause we hadn't been together very long and this would b #5, others were happy 4 us. Right after r son was born in Dec I got my tubes burnt I am now 5 months pregnant again with r 2nd son lol. Again there was negative and positive things said. My only advice 2 u is if u 2 r happy b happy. No one else really matters. Surround ur self with the positive and dismiss the negative. U and ur bf r the ones who will b raising ur children no one else. No matter how long u waited or didn't there is always possbilitiesof things not working out. Which we both no from r past relationships. Just enjoy what u have and what's on the way. Congratulations and good luck