Single and pregnant

I’ve seen a few other posts like this lately so sorry if it’s repetitive! But is anyone else doing this alone? I was only dating the guy for like 6 weeks and I broke up with him because he was really manipulative and I caught him lying a bunch of times. I found out I was pregnant like 2 weeks after we broke up. He tried to “fix” things but there’s no fixing it for me. I told him we’re never getting back together and he hasn’t contacted me since (which I’m happy about). But it’s hard doing it alone. I’m only 26 and I feel like I’m grieving the life I thought I was going to have. I imagined falling in love and getting married and starting a family that way. I definitely am excited and grateful to be pregnant because it’s a blessing either way. But I’m feeling lonely and sad at the same time. Hoping there are other girls who can relate. Sending you all love 💗

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Shoot me a message!!! I can definitely relate :)

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My daughter is two now and I have been alone the whole time including pregnancy. I went through something similar too and I’m finding it’s super super common sadly. Feel free to message me! 😊

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I did it alone, by choice at 41, via IUI. Because I didn't have the option to do it with someone else earlier in my life. I was always super safe and didn't get pregnant in my 20s. I got pregnant twice accident by my ex bf in my mid 30s and both ended in miscarriage. I figured I couldn't keep a baby, but it turns out the universe just didn't want me to have *his* kid (he was a shit). This pregnancy happened on the first try, has been smooth as butter and is almost done! Is it terrifying to do it alone? Yes. Is it much more terrifying to do it with a shitty partner? Yes. Is it also more terrifying to never have a kid? In my book, yes. So just enjoy it. You can do it if you want to, women can do anything we put our minds to! And starting with a partner doesn't mean you'll end with a partner and vice versa. I got pregnant single, randomly started talking to someone week 13, and we're still going strong week 38. You just never know what life will bring you!

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I can relate! I just turned 27 and got pregnant by an on and off again ‘situationship’ that I’ve know for 2.5yrs. Long story short we have not spoken since a few days after I told him I was pregnant. Thankfully I’ve got friends and family close by that are super supportive of me. Having a solid support system has honestly made this so much easier! But. I agree I feel like I’m doing something wrong because this is never how I imagined I’d be having my first child. And it’s scary too thinking about doing this by myself. Everything happens for a reason and we were meant to have these babies!! Feel free to reach out if you ever need to talk!

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I felt the same. I got pregnant and did not know the father long at all. He wanted nothing to do with the baby at all. I expected it but it was still devastating, not for me but my son. I did and still think about how different things turned out to how I thought life would be when i was younger. Thinking id be married or at least in love with someone and it does make me sad. I often think about how life will be now if I do decide to date but theres also other times Im glad i dont have to deal with another person and what comes along with them. But im happy i made this decision and the support i have is amazing, this app is pretty great too especially with all the stories and support from women around the world. Stay strong ❤️❤️❤️

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