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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Pregnant, sad, confused.

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Pugs1 · 05/06/2018 00:17

I'm sooo scared, found out me and my partner are pregnant ( not confirmed by doctor!)
He's saying he doesn't want the baby, and says we should consider our options..
I most definitely want the baby!
I don't want to end up being a single parent but there's no way I'd be able to terminate the pregnancy. I'm in such a quandary!

Pregnant, sad, confused.
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Kate0706 · 05/06/2018 07:28

@pugs1 what a difficult situation to be in :( Has he given any reasons why he doesn’t want to continue the pregnancy?
It’s a very scary time and he’s likely in shock he may need a few days to get used to the idea.
You have a few things to consider here.
Can you see yourself being able to cope (emotionally and financially) raising a baby alone with the potential of the dad not being in the baby’s life at all?
What’s important in your life at the moment? A career perhaps? Being a single parent could throw a spanner in the works on a career.
Do you have other support?
If you had a termination would you just hate your partner for it and resent him?
Had you discussed having a family with him one day?
Sorry lots of questions there and things to think over but you might find it clears things up a bit if you can answer those not necessarily to me but to yourself if you’d prefer.
I’m going to say something quite controversial now, I’m 28 and pregnancy with my first baby. My immediate reaction was not one of joy, I considered a termination because right now I’m at uni making my career happen. I’ve changed my mind and I am able to put uni on hold for a while and go back to it after mat leave. I have been with my partner 10 years, we are unmarried but own our own home and have two dogs. We are very settled. I have lived wonderful 20s, I’ve had fancy holidays, trips with the girls, started my career off, bought a house and generally lived my 20s to the full so I decided that although the timing is bad for my career it’s quite perfect for my body and we can do this!
I really hope this helps you a little xxx

Pugs1 · 05/06/2018 15:55

I feel I am ready to become a mother I live alone have a steady income so I wouldn't be worried just hoping I can win my partner round ..
I am now worrying that it isn't even a positive there's a strong threaded blue line but the rest of it is very faded ie the line is thick but you can only see a thin single line on first look I've tested again twice and they've been negative..
I've currently got brown discharge I'm guessing this is implantation bleeding (google says you can't get a positive test until implantation is complete)
My period was due on the 26th may so I am 2 week late.
Could it be a false positive or have I just tested too early and it managed to pick it up!?
Thanks

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Kate0706 · 05/06/2018 20:37

Give it another week and test again, first thing in the morning when you have your morning wee the hormone will be strongest then. The brown discharge could be implantation but could also be normal pregnancy spotting. I think clear blue so a test you can take quite early too perhaps try one of those.
I really hope it all works out and you can persuade your partner :( it’s not a nice situation to be in!

Pugs1 · 05/06/2018 21:35

I've got 2 positives now but every time I wipe I get brown discharge/ blood..
I really don't know what to think
I've talked to him about it saying it could be early miscarriage and he's suddenly really upset..
I don't like my gp in the process of trying to change I just feel really judged by them so I don't really know what to do..

OP posts:
Kate0706 · 08/06/2018 23:30

I was told that some brown discharge or blood is quite normal.
Ring your local early pregnant unit, some take a self referral if not ring the gp and just ask for a telephone conversation with the midwife she should be able to help xx

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