Getting unexpectedly pregnant is a scary, confusing time—trust me, I’ve been there—it’s overwhelming both physically and emotionally. However, for the sake of both you and your baby, you have to pull it together. You have some big choices to make. But what are those choices? First off, understand that there is no ‘easy way out’… Read more »
Facing an unexpected pregnancy? Just take a deep breath. Everything is going to be all right. Facing an unexpected pregnancy can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there is plenty of help and advice out there for women just like you. If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, you have three options. Your options are to terminate… Read more »
When surprises happen, those of us who are sensitive will begin swimming through the emotional waves that begin churning inside of us: pain, fear, grief, and guilt. While it is natural to beat ourselves up, it is never necessary, and the last thing we may realize is that others care about our plight. When you… Read more »
“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I’ve ended up where I needed to be.” Becoming single and pregnant at a young age was never my plan. But in hindsight, it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. It changed me into the person I am today, and… Read more »
Unexpected pregnancies are scary. I know, because I went through one. When I was pregnant I felt judged, misunderstood, and totally alone. I wish I had known someone who had been through what I was going through. I may not be right there with you, but I can give you a few pieces of advice… Read more »
Whether you’ve been waiting for just the right moment or praying that this moment won’t happen for many years to come, unexpected pregnancy happens. It happens in 45% of all U.S. pregnancies, affecting over three million women per year. This list of books will help you find hope and humor in a less-than-ideal pregnancy. Perhaps… Read more »
I was born in January of 1980. I was an unexpected pregnancy. I wasn’t given a name. I was placed for adoption as a Jane Doe. My first foster family called me Virginia. A few months later, my adoptive family named me Jaime, and so I’ve been ever since. Being the product of an unexpected… Read more »
Pregnancy, in general, can often seem like a time when the rules of politeness do not seem to matter to some. As difficult as pregnancy can be, it can be incredibly difficult to handle all of the attention that comes with it. This may be especially true is the pregnancy is unexpected or if there… Read more »
When facing an unexpected pregnancy, you’re sure to feel a whole range of emotion. In my own unexpected pregnancy, I’m not sure I could even grab on to all the thoughts and feelings associated with what was going on. But, I can identify 5 emotions I believe all people feel in an unexpected pregnancy. Shock/Surprise… Read more »
So you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy. While you may feel afraid and alone at this moment, you are not the first person to be in this position, and there are a number of options with which you can proceed. Let’s take a look at 2 ways to handle an unexpected pregnancy. 1. Adoption If you… Read more »