Posting here for traffic as unsure how busy the pregnancy board is and I just don’t know what to do 😭
My first turned 1 last month. Decided to do a test today as I was 4 days late for my period, but this happened with my February period too so I wasn’t worried. Then 2 lines!! eek!
My partner and I told each other that we’d discuss a sibling at the end of the year, see where our heads were at and if both parties felt “ready” we’d crack on trying, any doubts then we’d just leave it for now. Now this. I don’t know what to do sad
My child is so lovely but boy - energetic! How will I cope? Baby will be due November, when DC is nearly 2. I will need a new double pram (our flat is an old Victorian house so very narrow, only just fits a lightweight buggy through the door) and not to mention the double nappies. I’vealso just started a new part time job after being made redundant in the first lockdown. I was also looking forward to a summer of “freedom” - drinks with friends, catch ups, watching DC play in the garden and go to some classes as lockdown 1 happened when they were a mere 5 weeks old. Part of me feels like I’ve just not had enough time with my first, does anyone relate to this?
However, they’d both grow up close in age which would be so nice to watch and I remember all the scans and the heartbeats and it’s so lovely. I’ve seen other people have children with this age gap and thrive (not without a few hiccups). I also know that so much can unfortunately go wrong with pregnancy, so many hurdles, it would be daft for me to give up and not give this baby a chance.
I have pros and cons for each decision and sorry I’m just blurting out everything. I know nobody can make this decision for me I just need to pour my heart out and hopefully that’ll give me some clarity. Or if anyone has some advice or was in a similar situation please come forward. I’m so torn sad please impart any wisdom you have onto me. I’m very confused and my head feels jumbled