Taking some time off work while I navigate if my marriage can survive this unexpected pregnancy

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Hi

I posted in another topic, but I am 14 weeks pregnant (unexpectedly) and I am not sure my marriage can survive this. We have had issues long before I became pregnant, but I told my DH I wanted a divorce last night. I really feel like this is it, it is not going to work after 17 years and my head is a mess.

I am trying to work but I cannot concentrate and feel so emotional. I have already been referred to the peri-natal MH team but this is just another thing I have to try and work through. Eugh, everything is such a mess and I genuinely don't know what to do.

Hi OP, haven’t seen your other thread so will go have a look, but it does sound like some time off would do you the world of good just to give you some breathing/thinking space. X

Definitely take some time off work
you have a lot to deal with right now

If you've been referred to peri natal MH services, I am sure your GP would sign you off for some breathing space.

Thank you all. I just can’t afford to only be on SSP, so may have to make it work. I’ve asked him for a break so will take some time around looking after our 2 boys this weekend to try and figure things out