Age gap having one child alone meeting new partner

[Kaylo3]

I had a son at 20 years old. Split with his dad when he was 10months old due to domestic violence. I never bothered in another relationship and was always dedicated to me and my child, I had numerous operations on my cervix for endometriosis. Prostap injections and hrt. I was told I’d never have anymore children. Last year i lost my dad to covid. I fell in love with a man I’ve known my whole life, family friend and found out I’m pregnant… 2% chance of survival! I’m giving birth in 5 weeks to a miracle baby boy but still have a terrible guilt for my son… it’s been only me and him for nearly 18 years…

How you feel is perfectly normal and justified. The hormones might be shaking these feelings even stronger. Your son will be a wonderful big brother. Congratulations on your baby OP.

Hi, slightly similar situation to you. Had my daughter at 19 and split up with her dad when she was a few months old due to domestic violence. I met my husband when she was 2 years old. She is 17 now. We went on to have a child of our own, another daughter who is almost 10. I am now 21 weeks pregnant with my third daughter. It was not a planned pregnancy so was a shock and the guilt I felt was tremendous, especially for my eldest as she is doing her A Levels and learning to drive. She has become a young woman. Your son is also a young man and before you know it he will be finding his own way in life on his own journey. Try and involve him with the baby as much as he is comfortable with and when the baby does arrive try to find some time for just you and him. Most importantly, spend this time being happy and enjoying every moment. It will be totally fine. I expect your hormones will be all over the place which is totally normal. Good luck for the birth and try not to worry. Everything happens for a reason and congratulations! Xxx