Hi everyone, first time posting but long-time lurker. My partner (40) and I (32) found out that we're pregnant a few days ago... I'm only 4 weeks and 5 days. It wasn't planned but we've always wanted to have a family-we were going to start trying next year- but now we've found ourselves in a sticky situation. This month we're moving to a new city and next month I'll be starting a one-year Masters. To make matters even more stressful, my entire family lives in Canada (although his family live in the U.K. and they would be over-the-moon for a grandchild) and my older sister has been trying for a baby for two years, currently in the beginning stages of IVF. I know my partner and I would be great parents, he has an amazing career and we have always wanted to have kids but I'm just so scared to A) tell my family as my sister would be heartbroken and B) start a Masters. I don't know what I'm even asking. I just feel so overwhelmed and I don't know who to talk to other than my incredibly supportive partner. I've been considering terminating to avoid family drama and school stress but both my partner and I would feel sad to do so. But maybe it's the right thing to do? Any kind words would be much appreciated right now. Thank you.
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