Alright, well I'll start by briefly introducing my story. I was previously pregnant and had an abortion 6 weeks ago, and I felt alot of anxiety, anger, and resentment about my choice. I then decided that I would get an IUD, which is a birth control method that is 99% effective. Well surprise, I just so happen to be that 1% who gets pregnant while on this method. Just yesterday I took an at home pregnancy test and it was positive.

I feel really horribly, although it's not my fault, to be putting my boyfriend through this all over again. He was so supportive the first time around, and I love him so much for that. I have decided that I'm going to go to my initial doctors appointment on my own (to make sure the pregnancy is not ectopic)and then I don't know what to do next. I really do want to keep this child, and I already know my boyfriend's perspective on this, so I'm scared I'm just going to mess everything up. I truly feel as though this is a miraculous second chance for me to turn around my past mistake. Despite his idea that we are too young to raise a child I do know that he will stand by my choice no matter what it is.

So basically my questions are:
1) How do I break the news to him
2) What are some resources to help prepare both of us to be parents
3) How can I include him into this pregnancy experience
4) What are some tips to keep our relationship healthy

Thank you kindly,
Danielle

Yes.....go with your heart.....if you want this child in your heart....keep it and all will fall into place.. God Bless....

I felt like I was going to mess everything up too (I still do sometimes at 26 weeks) and I followed my heart rather than my brain and kept the child. It is pretty miraculous how everything turned out for you. Just tell him the same way you told him the first time and you took precautions to prevent it so he should understand. It will all work out, you can include him by talking about it, going appointments together, preparing for it together, good luck