Britney Spears pregnant with 3rd child at 40

[Neverafrownwithgoldenbrown]

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She just comes across as really young on her IG, not surprising really seeing as she's been locked away for so bloody long

Exactly. I notice no-one actually says what is wrong with her IG, just bandwagon jumping 'she's obviously unwell

I had to unfollow due to the posts. Not necessarily that she is obviously unwell but out of touch maybe, immature is probably the word. It does seem obvious she hasn't got out much there is evidence of her trauma and why wouldn't there be? It would be unusual for her not to have evidence of this given the history.

If you can't see it that's awesome but for those who can I don't see the need for the tone of the post. I think it's unbelievable people can't see it but I'm not going to have a go over it.... Who cares.

It would be unusual for her to go through what she has and have no impact on her mental health at all, it's more worrying that people can't see it tbh.

Poor him

Oh for real?? Her poor dad?! Has to be a wind up. That's incredible. Read into it through those who saw it. Not just from her... And then feel sorry for him. That's probably the worst comment of the thread.

about her style.

Could you show us yours? Of all things to pick on. Allow random to judge your style.

Yikes. Just no.

Glad to see YABU prevails.

What is surprising? Her desire to marry her boyfriend of six years and have a baby she gets to raise away from her controlling family and the pressures of the 2000s media was one of the consistent messages of her court case.

@Cornishjam1162

I'm surprised that nobody has leaked anything about her so called significant mental health issues. Isn't her MH diagnosis still a secret after 18 years? I saw one BS rumour about her having early dementia which was obviously false.

If she is as unwell as people say she is then she would still be in a conservatorship of some sort, her dad just wouldn't be in charge of it.

Would those insisting she's very unwell like to enlighten us as to what is actually wrong with her?

Agree with Cornishjam1162. Her mental health has been scrutinised so intensively during the court case that she must be well enough to make her own decisions, including about her fertility.

I am glad she feels she now has some control over her life and hope all goes well with her pregnancy.

Why have you included "at 40"? Perhaps it's innocent but it comes across as quite judgemental.

@WeDontShutUpAboutBruno

Good for her, she was basically forced out of her boys lives, has had no control for years, now she is able to do what she likes. Glad to see she is moving on.

Quite agree. Onwards and upwards Britney.

@XDownwiththissortofthingX

So predictable.

I said to my partner while the conservatorship case was raging in court, that as soon as it was removed, she'd be in a relationship with some guy, get pregnant, married, it would fall apart inside a year or two, and he'd walk away with a pile of what's left of her money.

So far I'm batting 2/2 and it gives me no pleasure to say that.

Well done Mystic Meg.

She has been with Sam for years.

And she literally said to the judge that she was told that while in the conservatorship she wasn't allowed to get married or have a baby and that she had wanted to take her IUD out to try for a baby.

So it was clear what her intentions were as soon as she got her freedom.

All the people saying she is clearly so mentally unwell..you cannot tell that at all from her social media.

No doubt she is very traumatised. She admits that and is open about it.

But there is no proof that she has serious mental illnesses that mean she is destined to crash and burn.

I'm sure many of you know someone who has had some kind of breakdown in the past, who then went on to recover and their lives went back to normal pretty much!

Now imagine if when that person had a breakdown that they were put under a conservatorship for over a decade....how do you think they would act when they got out of it?

All the people saying she is clearly so mentally unwell..you cannot tell that at all from her social media

I don’t understand people who have seen her social media saying that

Oh good, another celeb child to be raised on instagram.

[quote DoorWasAJar]@AlwaysLatte it’s gross, isn’t it? Trying to police a stranger’s life while pretending to be so concerned for them. Everyone seems to think they’re an armchair psychiatrist[/quote]
I agree with this. Gross is the right word. People are doing nothing more than gossiping. A bunch of nasty bitching gossips. All with the faux-concern and head tilts about "oh the poor child".

Post on here that you're having a 5th child with a lazy, abusive husband and you get told, oh go for it hun, nobody regrets a child.

This thread is in really poor taste.

She's been under that conservatorship for so long she probably is still mentally at the age when it was started, due to trauma, this isn't uncommon. She's been treated appallingly by so many people. She's been performing since she was about three years old, the pressure and demands made of her would make even some of the 'toughest ' people break.
And I just wanted to say I think she is one of the most incredible dancers I've ever seen, not on her IG, but her performances and videos are amazing.

Agree with XDownwiththissortofthingX

Her instagram is really bizarre & she seems to be vulnerable and needing support.

I originally thought the conservatorship was a bit OTT but now she isn't under it she seems to be all over the place.

I'm not entirely convinced her current partner isn't after some of her money. Having a baby with her makes it more likely she will be obliged to support financially (should they split up).

I feel sorry for her. Hopefully her BF does love her & I'm completely wrong.

She's been saying on her Instagram that she wants a baby for years - before the conservatorship even ended. It's not a surprise at all. I hope she has a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Post on here that you're having a 5th child with a lazy, abusive husband and you get told, oh go for it hun, nobody regrets a child

Lots of people actually query this. I don’t think it’s a great idea personally. Same with anyone else who isn’t Britney Spears who is very mentally unwell. Of course having a baby isn’t wise under those circumstances. But nothing is gained saying that to someone directly. If Britney posted on MN now there would be no point saying to her “this is a bad idea” but there would be a point saying “please make sure you have support”

Awesome for Britney. Finally she gets to move forward in the way she wants to. I couldn't be happier for her.

@Neverafrownwithgoldenbrown

I saw it coming once the conservatorship ended

Oh well done! have you thought os becoming a fortune teller in your spare time? Sorry, but what is the point your post? To comment that she is having a baby at 40? To just cut and past a non-story from the DM?

I'd like to say good for her.
I honestly can't see it as a positive thing considering her Mh, not good for herself or the baby.

@Giraffesandbottoms

Post on here that you're having a 5th child with a lazy, abusive husband and you get told, oh go for it hun, nobody regrets a child

Lots of people actually query this. I don’t think it’s a great idea personally. Same with anyone else who isn’t Britney Spears who is very mentally unwell. Of course having a baby isn’t wise under those circumstances. But nothing is gained saying that to someone directly. If Britney posted on MN now there would be no point saying to her “this is a bad idea” but there would be a point saying “please make sure you have support”

The lawer that got her out of the conservatorship is still very involved with her and looking after her interests so I'm sure she'll have the best care around. She's also got a new assistant.

She may have bipolar but don't a lot of people on here have some kind of issue? Many people have such anxiety they can barely function. I really don't see why there's all this vitriol towards her having a baby.

She may have bipolar but don't a lot of people on here have some kind of issue? Many people have such anxiety they can barely function

Yes but if you have anxiety so badly that you can barely function that’s also not a great environment for a child. Having a child is seen on MN as some sort of god given right you should be able to do regardless of your mental health, financial status, marital situation. It’s very outrageous to say so on MN but most people I know IRL would willingly agree if you have crippling anxiety and can’t leave your house, or no money to buy food without handouts/an abusive spouse etc you are bringing a child into the world under less than ideal circumstances. It’s selfish.

All of you saying 'a baby is just the meal ticket Sam has wanted' as if he planned it...

You're forgetting that when they got together there was no inclination she would ever be free from the conservatorship.

She didn't even know she could have her own lawyer until 18 months ago! No-one had any idea how quickly the conservatorship would fall.

How could he possibly have been in it just to scam her when she's not even had access to her money for decades. A child or a marriage was probably so unlikely, given her dad would have had to approve it!

@Giraffesandbottoms

She may have bipolar but don't a lot of people on here have some kind of issue? Many people have such anxiety they can barely function

Yes but if you have anxiety so badly that you can barely function that’s also not a great environment for a child. Having a child is seen on MN as some sort of god given right you should be able to do regardless of your mental health, financial status, marital situation. It’s very outrageous to say so on MN but most people I know IRL would willingly agree if you have crippling anxiety and can’t leave your house, or no money to buy food without handouts/an abusive spouse etc you are bringing a child into the world under less than ideal circumstances. It’s selfish.

Having a child is always selfish. No matter the circumstances, it is always selfish. You have a child because you want one or because you don't want a termination.