Pregnant so soon

[Whistler42]

Hi all, I think (some tests have come back positive) AF still due in 3 days but getting light positives) that I’m pregnant again and I’ve only just had a baby. Our baby will only be 13months old when this one is born. We waited along time for one, so I’m not ungrateful to potentially be pregnant again, but I am absolutely terrified.
Scared of how we will cope financially, how we will ever even leave the house, how my little one will cope and if he will lose out by us having another one so close together. Also, I’ve just got my body and life back a little (selfishly) and I’m scared to lose all of that again!

Anyone else been in this situation and how did you cope?

Oh gosh congratulations and no wonder you are in shock as it must be so busy still but do give time for your feelings to settle as this sounds amazing news and I wonder whether in some ways there’ll be huge plus slightly like twins as they will share so much and grow up so close in age which is special too!

You should really prioritise looking after yourself with really good nutrients and rest etc as it’s a lot to put yourself through and I totally understand you feeling terrified as it’s unexpected but honestly I really think this might settle - give yourself time and lots of support .
We had the opposite surprise of a pregnancy after 15 years ! And I felt utter shock too but now just can’t wait and we are all feeling so lucky will have another baby to love but I really was terrified too for the first few weeks (now in 3rd trimester )

I'm following this if you don't mind ❤ I'm in the same situation - currently almost 18 weeks and will have a 14m age gap between babies. I had a planned c-section first time round and plan to again, especially with risk of rupture etc. Feeling exactly the same as you, although I am excited now too. We've got this 💪🏼 x

Aww this was exactly how I felt! 13 months between my 2 girls also and now that baba is here (7 weeks old) it is amazing it is the opposite as to what I was expecting. Its easier in a way because you are already in the swing of things dealing with a baby also I can already tell how much the older one loves her its honestly so heart warming. Yeah definitely hard moments when they are both crying at the same time 🤣 but the good outweigh the bad. Good luck x

Wow @Tigerlily08 how did you feel when you found out? In some ways I’m excited that it’s so soon and that’ll it’ll be fine last baby for us (2 is all we had planned anyway) then I can focus on bringing up two lovely little babies. The other side is seriously freaking out about how much stuff we will need and how will I cope. I know it sounds stupid, but I’ve just gotten into a Good rhythm with my 5month old and feel confident doing things together alone and shopping etc. How on earth will I be able to do it with two 😯. I love my time with my baby now and he was such a wanted baby, so I relish all the classes and playing we do together. What if he gets no time if we have another baby. So many crazy thoughts right now.

@Wildrobin thank you, I’m trying to feel enthusiastic about it all. We have some holidays booked this year that I’m so looking forward to, especially as it’s our first as a family and out of Covid and now I feel like I’ll be heavily pregnant for one, with a 1yr old and it’ll be hell. When it’s meant to have been relaxing. Ahhh such insignificant things to worry about, but my mind is racing lol

My older daughter had sons 10 months apart. Both born in 2020.

Her older daughter is 5 yrs.

She had consecutive maternity leaves.

She coped brilliantly. The boys have us roaring with laughter - they interact well together. A very close partnership.

@MyOtherCarIsAPorsche that’s lovely and very encouraging