Pregnant and unsure

[Bethers94]

I am 28, and 8 weeks pregnant and just so conflicted in how I feel, I'm unsure what to do. I cannot speak to family/friends as the past few months have been filled with 'you'll be next' so i know their advice will be bias, my OH is so excited and although he's very supportive he cannot understand why I am not.
We've been together 5 years have discussed it in the past, however this pregnancy was completely unplanned. He has a 6 year old from a previous relationship that we have every weekend and holidays, we both work full time and have 3 dogs, and I'm also in uni part time, and honestly I just feel like it's all just abit too much.
I'm going through waves of being completely overwhelmed with fear and worry about if its too much to take on, I've even spiralled into doubting our relationship and thought about ending it. Then I have times of being so happy, and feeling so full of love at the thought of having my own little human and being excited about telling everyone.
I don't know if it's the hormones, or if this is normal but I feel like I'm going slightly crazy and could just do with some advice or reassurance please x

It's normal to feel this way. It's both mix of emotions and the hormones which makes you feel like this. Stay put and get support from family, you 'll feel excited about the pregnancy and baby. All the best x

Hello x
I'm 31. I have 3 children. I've been a mum since I was 16.

Last week I had an abortion.
I too, felt just like you. Personally, I regret it already and wish I was still pregnant. Some days I was sad and scared. Some days excited.
I wish I held onto the good days and just got through the bad. I feel like I gave up too soon.

If your not ready your not ready. It's a personal choice. But, your 28, good age to have your first baby weather your in a relationship or not. The 3 dogs won't be here forever and you can still have a baby and dogs :) your partner is excited which is good that you have love and support.

Pregnancy hormones do make you mental and crazy I'm not gonna lie. They can turn you into shrek.

My advice is. . Be easy on yourself. Don't take yourself too seriously on bad days. And look at the big picture and the future rather than just today.

If you do decide to have an abortion don't leave it much longer. The further you are the worse it is.

Good luck to you xx

Thank you both 🥰 definitely needed to hear that, feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster haha.
I've sat with it for a couple more days, and have wrapped my head round it abit more, starting to feel more positive than negative.
I've self referred for a midwife appointment, hoping it will get more exciting now its abit more real!