I’ve recently found out I’m unexpectedly pregnant. And unsure what to do next.
I got pregnant whilst on the mini pill so unsure of how many weeks, clear blue said 3 weeks+. I am not in a relationship with the father, however we’re very close friends, I live in the city I went to university away from my family, and there is currently some structural changes in management at work so my job isn’t 100% safe. It might help to add that the father has recently gone onto anti depressants and hasn’t been a good place mentally for around a month. I haven’t told him about the pregnancy yet as I’m worried how he might take it.
For some more background, 18 months ago, I had a missed miscarriage (around 9weeks) with an ex partner. Again unplanned pregnancy. Due to covid and my ex not wanting the child I had to go through it alone. Which was quite traumatic for me. I have abit of anxiety surrounding pregnancy now.
I have always wanted children. And I can’t help but view getting pregnant on contraception as fate- especially after the miscarriage. However, I know my current situation is far from ideal to have a baby, and the thought of being a single mum scares me. I’m also scared of the possibility of another miscarriage and how I’d mentally cope. I have an amazing family network who are unbelievably supportive so I know the option to move back to my hometown is always there. I’m just unsure of what to do really