Around 6/7 weeks pregnant- first time

[Someonearound]

Hello

I am feeling overwhelmed as I found out this week that i am pregnant. I have taken 2 tests - first was a very strong possitive line on a boots test and second was a clear blue one that says over 3 weeks. I also have very strong symptoms - constant nausea , heightened smell, sore boobs etc so I am definately pregnant. I have a doctors appt this coming week.

The pregnancy wasn't planned - i just moved in with my partner and we only met in May. But I just turned 29 and he is almost 31, we both have steady jobs and want children so I do plan on continuing the pregnancy .

I am just so overwhelmed. Hardly any of my friends have kids (only one friend who is 5 years older than me and married does). I am worried my friends are going to react badly and think things have moved too quick with my partner. I have no idea how my family will react. I dont know how work will react.

I am a lawyer and I am.in court every day and have to be on form - its becoming increasingly hard with the sickness and constant fatigue. I dont know when to tell my employer. Clearly its still very early but it seems cruel the time.when you need most support in the pregnancy is when its taboo to tell anyone.

I dont really know what the point of this post is. I suppose to vent and find out some advice as im feeling very lonely and overwhelmed currently :(

Tell your boss so they can support you - congratulations!

Congratulations! Speak to your gp. There's medication that can help with the sickness which I took in both pregnancies.

In a couple of months, Tmtry to find out if there's a WhatsApp group or similar you can join for expectant mums local to you due at a similar date. I say a couple of months, as most women wouldn't be ready to join a group in the early stages.

Congratulations!
agree with speaking to your gp about anti sickness medication, I was sick multiple times a day from 4 weeks and the only thing that helped was tablets and I was told that the sooner you start them the more effective they tend to be. I was still nauseous but I was able to function.
tell your boss as soon as you feel you can so they can put things in place if need be and support you.