Hi everyone, I’m after some advice. I’m a British woman who is currently in Australia on a WHV. I have recently found out I’m pregnant (really early) which was completely unplanned with my boyfriend of nearly 4 years. We have absolutely no money. We came here with a backpack and have just started to get our lives together with our flat and our jobs and my work is in talks to sponsor me later on this year. When we found out I originally thought termination was the only option but this weekend I’m really trying to find out solutions so that we can keep it. My boyfriend really doesn’t want to and thinks it’s a stupid idea considering our current situation which I do also believe.
We wouldn’t be entitled to any support from the Australian government and we also can’t have any children on our visa. I also am not sure if we would be entitled to any support from the British government because we left a year ago and haven’t been working there. I don’t really know what I’m asking but I guess I just need some advice and support from others who might have some answers for me. My boyfriend has told me we can have a baby in a couple of years time when we are settled and have money and a better idea of what we are doing with our lives.
I just feel really torn. I don’t want to bring a child into the world if we can’t afford it but I also feel an attachment even though it’s only the size of a lentil right now. Any advice would be so appreciated!