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4 weeks along 10 month old at home

So I just found out today that I'm about 4 weeks along with our second child. I honestly don't know how to feel- I wanted more children eventually just not so soon, so I could spend more time with my 10 month old. Were also young, 20 & 21, and some people won't be happy about this. We don't have a lot of money, he works 2 jobs and I stay home with our daughter. But we have a 3 bedroom home, and obviously love our daughter. I haven't told my boyfriend yet because he's been at work all day, and I'm nervous to do it because I don't know how hell react. Recently we had actually had a conversation about how he didn't want another baby for a few years, and that he wanted to get a better job, me finish my degree, and be better off. Obviously its happening much sooner than we both thought and I don't want him to stress himself out too bad, or be upset/resentful. Has anyone experienced something similar? Or have any advice For how I should tell him? Anything helps, thanks!
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Don't be scared! Just think positive. Think that she'll have someone to play with and that they'll be best friends ! I have a one yr old and I'm 6 month prego it is a lot to take in. Of course you'll feel discouraged and feel like you'll be judged but who cares ! As long as you're happy nothing else matters. And trust me girl he won't be mad for long. And as far as not having a lot of $ there should be community organizations to help those in need, plus you already have everything!  Clothes and toys and equipment the only thing you really need is diapers !
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Don't b afraid to tell him and resentful to what I mean if ya really didn't want to have another baby why have unprotected sex . There's tons of Higgs one can do to avoid getting pregnant
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So who cares about others being happy or not about you being pregnant. This happens to some people but it doesn't mean it's a bad thing it just means that well you guys will have to work a little harder and hopefully bring your family closer together. We always worry about what others might ght think or say but they don't matter and it might be and feel hard at first but you and your boyfriend will do just fine. You guys just need a game plan and work together hopefully everything works out and you guys stay strong and positive ;)  
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I have an 11 month old and I am 8 months along. The hardest part is honestly the fatigue. It's not that you won't be able.to care for your daughter it's just that you will exert an absurd amount of energy just from being pregnant and taking care of a baby is hard no matter what. On the plus side this is my third pregnancy and the first one was by far the worst. I was sick EVERY SINGLE DAY with my oldest but I think I had maybe a week or so of morning sickness total in each of the other two pregnancies  so don't be discouraged. And don't feel guilty or afraid my husband and i were wanting to wait for at least until I had finished my degree before having our third and got pregnant barely 3 months after having our second. There are a lot of mixed feelings but just allow yourself to feel them and move on. You will both come around to the idea before you even know it. I was 21 when I had my oldest who is now 3 and i did have to put a hold on school for a while but I'm half done and planning to go back as soon as our finances become more stable (my husband lost his job). None of what your going through is new and just remind your husband that this new baby will bring your family so much joy and you van still do all the things you planned it just may take a little longer
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I'm also really nervous because I had HORRIBLE morning sickness with my daughter my entire pregnancy and I'm scared that it'll happen again and I won't be able to properly care for her?
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