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Pregnant in the early days of a relationship

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saffronsky · 24/03/2026 09:18

I’ve found out I’m pregnant in the last few days, completely unexpectedly. I’ve only been with my partner a few months so it’s very early days in terms of the relationship. I was taking the pill which I’ve not missed a day of and I’ve taken correctly so I’m not entirely sure how this has happened but he wasn’t using any protection. To be honest I feel a bit silly for not insisting that he did now but when I was diagnosed with PCOS back in my 20’s the consultant told me I’d be very unlikely to conceive naturally and that if I wanted children in the future I’d need to consider fertility treatment.

I just feel in a perpetual state of panic, I’m so overwhelmed at the thought of telling him and being pregnant in general, I’m not scared of him or anything and he’s a lovely person- I am in love with him but I guess I’m scared of his reaction. I know he wants a family- we discussed this on one of our first dates but equally not a few months in. I just feel at this point there’s so much on the line and I don’t want to lose everything.

In an ideal world I’d like to continue with the pregnancy and our relationship but I know he’s likely to have differing views and that’s before even thinking about the strain it would put on a new relationship. Up until now this was the best relationship I’ve ever had and now I feel like I’ve set us both up to fail even though realistically I know it’s not my fault as such I still feel really guilty.

I’d be really grateful for any words of wisdoms or advice anyone could offer because I’m so overwhelmed I can’t see the wood from the trees at this point.

OP posts:
Wallabyone · 29/03/2026 22:58

Congratulations OP; that’s a brilliant update and I wish you all the very best xxx

SunflowerTed · 29/03/2026 23:29

Aww so pleased for you. He’s a keeper! X

ErlingHaalandsManBun · 30/03/2026 11:43

saffronsky · 29/03/2026 21:26

Just a little update! I told my partner today and he was over the moon, I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better reaction- all that worrying over nothing 😂

thank you again for all the help and advice x

Oh wonderful!!!!! I am so pleased for you.

Mine was the same. All that worrying and he was so happy when I told him.

Congratulations xx

SwirlingAroundSleep · 30/03/2026 11:51

I recall watching Sophie Ellis-Bexter talking about this and her mum said "It might not be the right time, and it might not be the right man, but it's the right baby,". If that’s how you feel then congratulations! She said it took the pressure off her having to make the relationship perfect and they just carried on dating and enjoying the relationship throughout her pregnancy.

FWIW I was in a similar position to you 7 months into a relationship. I ended up a lone parent as he wanted me to abort, but I wouldn’t change my boy for the world.

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