Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Jeffrey Cook55 said:Ugh, honestly guys, I just feel this overwhelming need for someone to hold my hand and guide me through this.
I was walking downtown today and every five minutes I found myself tearing up. I kept telling myself to just calm down, but it’s been such a struggle. On top of that, I've been feeling physically terrible—I can't tell if it's just pure anxiety or if it's actually part of the pregnancy.
I really should be studying for my final exam, but my brain is just mush. I can't even focus on looking at my notes, let alone reading them. My boyfriend suggested I just power through it now so I can get that degree out of the way, since things will only get harder later on.
And then there's the job situation. A friend called me three days ago offering me a position at his firm starting in about six weeks, and I was so excited about it. Now, everything feels so uncertain.
It's just... a lot.
But look, I don't want to be totally pessimistic. I've been debating whether to wait a little longer before telling my parents. My boyfriend asked if he should be there when I break the news, and my gut reaction was "no." I told him he didn't need to be there, that I'd rather handle it myself so he doesn't have to witness their shock. But now I'm second-guessing that. What do you all think? Should he be by my side or not? I know, at the end of the day, it's my call, but I'm still weighing it out...
One more thing—since I am completely clueless regarding > and how a baby develops 😬, I was thinking about picking up a book on the subject. Does anyone have any recommendations? Or is there something similar discussed here on the forum?
Anyway, thank you all so much. Even though I've ended up crying a few times reading your replies, it has honestly made me feel a little lighter. I'm really glad I reached out here. Sending big hugs to everyone.😘
Honestly, I'm in a similar boat—maybe even the exact same one. I took the same test about a week and a half ago and, well, predictably, it was positive. Since then, I've basically been a sobbing mess almost every single day. I've been living with my boyfriend for about a year and a half now; we're renting an apartment together, and he just went back to school, so I'm just sitting here thinking, what the hell am I supposed to do now?!
He's being incredibly supportive, which is great, but I just feel like I can't do it—I can't walk away from my job and everything else. I just don't know... I even looked into calling Planned Parenthood, and I'm seriously considering an abortion because it feels like the "easier" path right now. I don't even have a regular doctor, so I have to find one first just to get a referral for a clinic like Planned Parenthood... I am completely losing it, and I'm literally crying as I type this, haha.
God, help me.