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Having a baby!

lillbet16lillbet16 Posts: 4 Newbie
in Sex & Relationships

I am 16 and pregnant. I’m 20 weeks gone and my parents know too. Neither of us can believe that I am going to give birth in a matter of months.

My boyfriend and I had con sexual sex but we our contraceptive failed. I am now going to have baby. I am really scared.

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  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 10,140 An Original Mixlorian

    firstly congratulations, as my dad always says, there are worse things than a little baby - meaning it can really be the making of some people.

    I think it’s natural to be scared though - it’s a massive life change particularly at your age. Have your family been supportive? I’m wondering if the boyfriend is still in the picture and supporting you too? It takes a village to raise a baby, I hope you have lots of support around you right now.

    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • lillbet16lillbet16 Posts: 4 Newbie

    Thanks. My family have been really supportive so far. Mum can’t believe that I am pregnant so young. My boyfriend has been on the picture but he and I have had a lot of arguments about my pregnancy.

  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 10,140 An Original Mixlorian

    I’m glad they’ve been supportive @lillbet16 that makes such a difference. It’s a massive change for both yourself and your boyfriend so I would imagine some arguments would be expected, but only you know the dynamics of your relationship and whether you feel that is sustainable.

    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • lillbet16lillbet16 Posts: 4 Newbie

    It was. a big shock we weren’t planning on having a baby now. I am worried that I won’t manage when it is time for me to give birth.

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