Teen pregnancy
I know a lot of you will probably look down on me for this, but I found out I was pregnant at 4wks 1 day, and I’m now 5wks 2 days.
I’m only 17 and my baby is due January 18th, but I’ve decided to keep baby.
My mum has recently been diagnosed with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism. She hasn’t got long left and it really scares me having that idea of not having her be there when I “have kids”. (Obviously different circumstances now), but I think that’s one of the reasons I’m not terminating.
The dad told me he’s never telling his parents and that it’s up to me, which is totally understandable and I love him but he’s told me as soon as I start showing he’s done. He doesn’t have a job and I ended up spending $500 on him in the last month, and then he also asked for an additional $100 today. I held my ground and said no because I can’t keep wasting money on “the game.”
I know a lot of people will look down on me for my pregnancy, but I’m doing everything right. the first thing I did was arrange a midwife and I’ve got a dating scan booked, I know where I’m going to have my baby and I’ve got a maternity therapist organised. I quit vaping as soon as I found out, I’m still exercising, and looking after my Hauora during this time <3
I just really need help with like tips and tricks of motherhood. I work in childcare but obviously that’s not the same as having your own.
Thank you so much!!