Found out i’m pregnant, live at home still, and recovering from a broken knee

[Sophiebabyyy]

Hey!

So i’m 23 - 24 next month, and I just found out i’m pregnant. My partner and I were together about a week when we had sex, we’ve known eachother for about 6 years. We then took a little break because I was still in the process of recovering from a tibial plateau fracture which I did back in august. We’ve been talking again recently and I told him i’m 2 weeks late for my period, I took a pregnancy test and it was positive.

The thing is, as i’m still recovering from my knee and also got made redundant back in July due to covid, I still haven’t got a chance to get a new job. We’re both also living with our parents. He’s said he’ll put in extra hours at work etc and is completely 100% ready to support me, but i’m just looking for some advice from anybody who’s been in a similar situation? Still living at home, around the same age etc.
Any stories or advice would be greatly appreciated!!! (We estimate i’m about 3/4 weeks right now).

I can’t advise on your situation. I just wanted to say if you are 2 weeks late for your period you’re probably more like 6 weeks pregnant.

Good luck with your decision x

I would agree that you are 6 weeks.
I’m a similar age but I have moved out and recovering from surgery, was supposed to have more however, that’s obviously cancelled now. I am just doing my best with physio, trying not to worry about money/work (currently off sick since op) and a huge believer of it’ll all work itself out.
I’ve known people in similar situations to you and have had a supportive family which has really helped them. Have you told your family?

Thank you for replying!
It’s only been 5 weeks since we actually had sex so it’s probably between 4/5 weeks then since I conceived.

I’m also trying my best with physio and have my final x-ray on the 23rd so it’s just a matter of it getting stronger! Luckily my partner has jumped straight into parent mode and wants to get housing etc when possible, he’s on good money which eases some of the worry, as I have no idea when I’ll be able to get another job.
I haven’t told my family yet, i’m going to speak to my mum about it at some point this weekend I think, just so it’s off my chest and she knows. I don’t think I’ve wrapped my head around the fact I’ve had two positive tests just yet haha. I’m also a firm believer of everything will work out in the end, so hopefully everything will be okay.

It's from you conceived plus 2 weeks so that would make you nearly 7 weeks now. If you got a supportive partner you are already halfway there. U still have 7 months to get sorted with a house and your knee so don't worry too much everything always works out

It all sounds really positive. Your partner sounds like he’s a great support. And I’m sure you’re family are too.

With regards to dating pregnancy you get two ‘free’ weeks so if you conceived 5 weeks ago you are around 7 weeks pregnant.

Your!!!!

Pregnancy is dated from the first day of your last period, not from when you conceived. Ovulation is typically 2 weeks after your period so you add 2 weeks on to when you conceived.

Hey, I found out I was pregnant when I was living back at home and not working due to severe post viral fatigue after glandular fever. I was not in a relationship - bf had just decided he wanted freedom to live the single life.

Then I found out I was pregnant.

To say there was a bad reaction is an understatement - both my family and ex tried to force me to get rid of the baby as they said I couldn't cope, was a 'disgrace to the family,' and they would never speak to me again and I'd be out on the streets. My ex said he would kill himself if I went ahead and called me constantly to verbally abuse me.

Miraculously though as my pregnancy progressed the post viral fatigue started to go away and I got a job in retail, saving for the things I needed. Then after my baby was born I went into training and started a good career in marketing which I still do now.

I just tell you my story so you can have hope that things can really be ok, if you have the belief in yourself that you can do it, especially with your partner helping you. Good luck xxx