Unexpected first pregnancy

[pregnantnurse314]

I (25F) recently found out that I'm pregnant with my boyfriend (27M) of 7 months. I had no idea how far along I was, and thought it made more sense to have an abortion - I'm in a new relationship, currently living with a friend in rented accommodation, no savings and only a year into my career, basically completely unprepared. I had a scan as part of my abortion consultation on 11th November and found out that I was 10 weeks pregnant, and on seeing the scan image I broke down crying and the practitioner cancelled the treatment as I was clearly undecided. I'm still undecided about what to do, now I've seen the scan I feel attached already and partner is supportive of either decision (which I appreciate but hadn't been massively helpful in terms of decision making). I don't think that I'd regret either decision, but now I'm wondering whether I should contact a midwife about having a booking appointment whilst I'm still undecided, as I'm approaching 12 weeks pregnant and don't want to leave this too late. Is it appropriate to do this if I'm still undecided?

No advice, only you can decide whats best for you, but I just chipped in to give you support.
Your partner sounds like a good guy, he has said he respects you enough to leave the decision to you, and offered his support with either way.
Good luck with whatever you decide.

Gosh, given you had such a strong reaction to the scan and you’re considering a booking appointment, I think you should continue with the pregnancy. I know you said you’re unlikely to regret your decision either way, but I think you’d be far more likely to regret an abortion. Best wishes OP.

Booking appointments are generally geared towards women who are planning to continue the pregnancy so I'd recommend you try and come to a decision first.
It's been 11 days since this scan and consultation, do you have another consultation lined up?

I don't have another consultation lined up as I'm undecided, just really struggling to come to a decision

Maybe the booking in appointment will help you make a decision? It’s great your partner is supporting you. Will be thinking of you. There isn’t really a way to be prepared to have a baby. Your situation is totally fine.