Advice for a young potential mum?

[sunnyviolet]

Have just found out I’m around 6 weeks pregnant — unexpected and went through a difficult early miscarriage last year so feeling pretty overwhelmed. I’m young but in a relatively good financial situation — it’s just a massive change and I feel really panicked. Would love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation about their perspectives and experiences having their first child, anything really to feel like I’m not going crazy for being anxious or feeling like my world is turning upside down?

It's totally OK to have all of these feelings when this news is just so new!
Are you in a relationship with the dad, have you shared the news? Totally normal to find everything overwhelming at first and need a few days to process

I had a baby when I was 15 and my best advice would be is to trust you instincts. I was really scared when I became pregnant and looking back, it was the best decision I made, he’s now 13 and a wonderful young man. I’m 28 now and I’m pregnant again. You’re going to come across so many people who want to give you advice and may even want to take over, whilst this can be nice occasionally, make sure you stand your ground and set your boundaries, this is your baby. Your age is just a number and believe in yourself that you’re going to make such a wonderful parent.

Thank you so much! I feel like I should be all excitement and joy but it's also so incredibly terrifying! I'm in a long term relationship with the dad, he's over the moon about it but wants me to put my wellbeing first. We're in a really good position in our relationship, finances and housing situation but I'm just a hormonal mess and still processing everything. Means a lot knowing it's not abnormal!