Are people going to judge me

[AllTheseThoughts]

Just found out I am pregnant. I've not told anyone, not even DH. This wasn't planned but that doesn't mean not wanted. I've often thought about having 1 more baby but always doubted if we would go for it.

I am worried I will get judged and I shouldn't care but it is upsetting me.

Judged about getting pregnant right in the middle of COVID-19. And judged for being nearly 40. Am I being silly?

Congratulations!

I bet people will be delighted to have some nice news

People are so judgmental anyway no matter the circumstance! Honestly if you and your partner are happy it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks, my mum had my youngest sister (an “accident”!) at almost 50 please don’t worry! Congratulations

Thanks @PaulinePetrovaPosey @Zara1234uk

It is good news. But yes people will be judgmental anyway. I think I am in shock so it's making think this way.

I’m 17 weeks and work as a front line healthcare professional and have had a lot of unwanted comments about how it’s an awful time to bring baby into the world. They don’t seem to be able to calculate I was pregnant before we knew the huge impact this would have on our lives!

Congratulations!!

Congratulations!

If I knew you IRL I'd be so happy for you and your lovely news.

I think you are being daft. People will be pleased to have some good news in these miserable times. Things should be vastly improved when you are due too.
And as for age, I had my first (probably only) at 41. No-one thought that was in any way remarkable!
Congratulations

You're almost 40, so you should be mature enough to know it doesn't matter what other people think. You can't control what other people do, say or think, therefore don't waste one second of emotional energy worrying about it.

I’m almost 40 and I’m newly pregnant 100% on purpose with baby #4. I’m much too worried about having a miscarriage to care what people think. It hadn't even occurred to me that I might be judged. I honestly couldn’t care less. There’s never a good time to be pregnant.

Congratulations - I hope you have a happy healthy 9 months

You need to tell your husband.

Judgmental people will always find something to judge you on. Don't worry xxx
You can't control everything and thus is good news that should give people a new bundle to look forward to through all this!

What @Aquamarine1029 said.

Tell anyone that comments negatively on it to eff off.

Does it matter if they do? I had my first baby in my late teens. People judged. Just as they would have judged if I did it in my late thirties. Or if I did it without a stable income. Of if I did it without the intention of having more. Or if I did when I already had two or three children. Or if I did it alone. Or if I did it with medical assistance. Or if I did it by accident. Or if I did it on purpose.

People will always judge you for everything you do. Who gives a shit?