Hello, I'm new here so I apologise if I've posted this in the wrong place.
So, I have a son who is currently 23 months old. I separated from his father over a year ago as it was a very bad relationship. He was abusive, and to make things worse he enjoyed alcohol a bit too much and was drunk most evenings after work which only made his temper even worse.
Recently, I started dating a guy, he's been nothing but amazing and he treats me so well, and after a while I finally introduced him to my son and they get on brilliantly.
However, yesterday after my period was a few weeks late (they're usually irregular anyway) and I had been feeling a bit unwell for a while, I decided to take a test just to be sure. It turns out, I'm pregnant! I'm not sure how far gone I am, at a guess I'll say about 6 weeks ish. Of course, I'm happy, but I'm also in shock as it wasn't planned as we haven't been together for that long.
I'm soon to be 24 and I have my own place where I live with my son and have done for nearly 3 years, but I'm terrified of what my family will say when they find out. I don't think they will be very happy or supportive, given the circumstances and that I haven't been with my partner for very long. Also, I'm terrified I won't be able to cope with a second baby. I'm sure most people worry about that, but it's all I've thought about since yesterday. I'm already struggling with my son and trying to get him to sleep in his own room and the dreaded terrible 2's are very real!
Any advice or stories from people that have been through similar things would be very welcome as I feel incredibly scared and alone right now.
Thank you in advance ^ xx^