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Scared and confused

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Ravene · 27/06/2014 16:05

Hiya everyone!

This will probably sound silly but I could really need some advice. I'm a new parent, I had my daughter a year ago she's going I be 1 in July. But now I've find out I'm pregnant again. I don't know how to feel about having a new baby within less than a year. I'm so scared that people are going to judge me for having another baby soo soon and try to tell me I should have an abortion. I haven't told my other half yet. Just hearing the news today made me feel so numb and scared. I don't agree with abortions and I don't think I could ever do it.

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Mumof3xox · 27/06/2014 16:08

My first two dc were born 16 months apart, I was 20/21 at the time but looked much younger. I do feel I was judged at times tbh. But other peoples opinions shouldn't influence this choice for you! I kept my second pregnancy a secret from family members who would judge until I was too far gone for them to advise abortion. I feel a bit silly for having done this now tbh but at the time I just couldn't be arsed dealing with negativity

mrsnlw · 27/06/2014 16:09

I cant offer any advice as I am currently pregnant with our first baby but there are lots who have babies soon after the birth of another. A friend has just discovered she is expecting her third child and by the time the baby is born, she will have 3 children under 3.5years old.

If you and your OH are happy about it, then sod what anyone else thinks - its your body, baby and decision. After all, no one else will be paying/caring/providing for the child so it's none of their business.

Best of luck

TippiShagpile · 27/06/2014 16:12

It's not that unusual to have an age gap of 18 months or so.

I have a 12 month age gap and love it. Hard work to begin with but so worth it.

I can't imagine anyone judging another person just because their children are close in age. Why on earth would they?

seasavage · 27/06/2014 16:12

My brother and I are 14 months apart. My mum was pleased to get through the baby stage in one slog (contraception iud failure) .

If anyone judges you it's their issue/ problem.

On the plus side we were close, built in playmates all summer long in our school years.

Best wishes x

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