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Pregnant with third child and struggling to decide what to do

3 replies

shaym93 · 30/07/2026 09:40

hey ladies!

so need help & advice. i found out im pregnant, it wasnt my plan to leave it this long as i had the the intention to keep. The father of my second born in 2023 is adimant he doesnt want this baby, my mum isnt supportive either.
i have tried loads of birth control but nothing worked for me as i suffer with bad anxiety and low moods so didnt agree, but above everything i love being a mother i live for my children.
As im 33 this will be my last pregnancy then ill have my tubes tied the father has made some comments about our relationship which is hurtful. listen getting pregs wasnt my plan i was careful so finding out i was shocked, im scared to keep or get rid, financially im not the greatest. but i am really sad and struggling to decide.

my first pregnacy was ruined the father emotionally abused me and cheated the whole time, my son with my partner now wasnt wanted.
so wanted the third happier, clearly wont happen.

ladies some advice please x

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Holdonforsummer · 30/07/2026 13:45

kindly, read your own message back: you have anxiety, low moods and virtually no support. I would focus on making yourself the best mum you can be to th kids you have already got. Good luck.

eventide13 · 30/07/2026 17:15

Your message reads like people around you want you to have an abortion but you're not sure you want that. If you do decide to have an abortion, it has to be your decision, whether it's financially-motivated or due to lack of support or whatever the reason may be. But only you get to decide, not anyone else x

wafflesmgee · 30/07/2026 17:18

In your situation I would abort but I fully agree it is your decision as the mother and wish you well whatever you decide.
my reasoning would be the impact on my current children. I have three and only manage due to support from two sets of grandparents and my husband, it is of course possible to ensure they thrive as a single parent with no support too, and I massively respect parents who can, but I know I wouldn’t be able to.

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