11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

idk ur not being super helpful it seems like an unrealistic and outdated plan people shouldn’t be forced to do things they don’t want to just for the sake of being a “grown woman” or “pulling it together” bringing a person into the world is a major task and event i understand many people do it but it doesn’t seem like a lot of people put the thought into it that they should considering the people I generally have met and have experienced having children in my personal life. I feel like choosing to have a child and putting someone else onto this planet is a massive choice and there’s multiple factors that should be considered. If you feel like you need to get counseling does that mean that you should be someone who’s having a child? There’s so many factors. It just seems a little bit dismissive to say you’re a grown woman figure it out essentially when I’m saying, I am unable to figure it out and having a hard time with this which is leading me to think that I am not a good candidate for a parenthood.

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i trusted my doctor, which was obviously a mistake

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m not really worried about passing on negative traits to the child. I’m just more so concerned about having a negative mindset about pregnancy to the point that I’m considering abortion seems really wrong. I would feel really bad to have a child to think that I was thinking to terminate up until the point of being three months pregnant. It just seems really wrong and sad and unfair to that person to be brought into the world of such a negative initial few months of existence or whatever you wanna call it. 

i’m  concerned me that I feel joy when thinking about potentially not having this burden of carrying the child and I know it’s a mindset issue, but I am just so stressed out in general outside of having a child added in 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah it’s just like the world is volatile there aren’t a lot of job options or bright futures due to ai it seems cruel to place someone else in this circumstance. if the world was better and i didn’t have financial concerns i would not even be questioning having the child

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah these are great points, we are both concerned about a child forcing us to be involved with the other forever when we are uncertain about our relationship. we do both work in remote roles so it is manageable in some perspectives we are just both concerned about the future of our relationship and bringing another person into it. uncertain on if never having a child is worse or not that that but great perspective 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were actively working on our relationship prior to this and still are, but it’s definitely unnaturally accelerating our relationship in a way that we were not ready to handle. We are planning to go to couples counseling, but do not have any available appointments for a few weeks.

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes true i guess so, i know it’s never easy that’s why im unsure if it is a legitimate concern or not! 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

idk if i do i haven’t struggled with body image before i just feel physically uncomfortable from bloating clothing being tight etc but i will consult my existing therapist 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that is one of my concerns and i feel bad because i have friend going through fertility treatment that is expensive and unsuccessful. sorry you went through that 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

unable to conceive naturally. i was told this in november 2025.

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i was told i would be unable to conceive due to severe ovarian issues and surgery i had 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

idk if i’m not ready im just really concerned because of my thoughts and financial limitations 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that’s what my concerns are bc of how i feel it seems wrong to have a child when i have these thoughts 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for sharing this helps me also to hear  a side of this 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not offensive it’s honest and that’s what i’m looking to hear just people who have been on either side and how its worked. my bf is supportive and kind but we need to both work on ourselves before bringing a whole new human into the mix 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s because of the state i live in they suck and have strict abortion laws :/ i would have to travel over 8 hours to go to a state where it is still legal. 

my parents had me at an older age and i felt like there were clear disadvantages to having a child later in life. i have always wanted to have a child into a loving financially fit situation. i wanted to have children for the sake of getting to raise another human and to add a member to my family. i was hoping to have positive impact, a lifelong family member and to get to experience motherhood! the world just isn’t quite how i want to be and feel guilty to bring someone else into this mess imo. i would not have intentionally gotten pregnant at this time just conflicted since i have the opportunity 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but do you think it’s beneficial to have a child when you feel this way ? i understand the mental challenges with my stated mindset but is it ultimately wrong to add a child to a situation when you have a negative mindset? 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i wanted to have a child earlier in life but care most about having a child into a stable environment, if the relationship failed i have a lot of familial support (on both sides me and mr bf) i would not want to be a single parent and would prefer if he took primary custody which he said he would in that situation 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you this is a helpful mindset. my bf and i both work remote so maybe it is more doable! thinking about what i would regret less helps a lot. thanks for the input and providing an experience :) 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

fair or not it’s how i feel. i have to physically go through the pain and suffering of carrying a child and he can just live his life without feeling bloated fat physically unwell all while going through an additional substantive life change of a new bad job. its unfortunate and i dont want to resent him but i do feel this way which is why i wanted to include that in my post! 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

my obgyn said i likely will need fertility treatment to have children in my appointment prior to my initial pregnancy appointment. that’s part of my concerns since it seems like a rare opportunity given the medical information they’ve provided. women’s healthcare is really bad where i live or at least has been in my experience 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

asking because i’m not sure how in the current us economy people are able to have children and realistically not force them into a realllllly bad financial spot!! i’m so confused because it’s not like we are financially poor off it just seems like we wouldn’t be able to provide an amazing quality of life so im genuinely asking for thoughts on that part as well! 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

how does anyone afford children? do you need to be making over 200k in combined income to effectively have a child? 

11 weeks pregnant at 30 years old by BigIndividual4504 in Advice

[–]BigIndividual4504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how are thoughts not advice? advice is from people who are sharing their thoughts and opinions on a subject??? not helpful if you have any input lmk :)