pregnant again?
By laurenban
@laurenban (194)
Philippines
March 9, 2010 10:24pm CST
I am 29 years old and i already have a 20 month old little boy, the problem is that i think and suspected that i am pregnant again. i wanted to focus on my little boy first and I refuse to have pregnancy test because i am afraid to know just yet and i know i am not ready, both psychologically and financially. I know that i will have another caesarian because i have caesarian with my first child. and thinking about the cost of caesarian makes me worry a lot. i know it is my fault in the first place i should take contraceptives but we did not. i need some advice please.
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14 responses
@grkelly (1206)
• Malta
10 Mar 10
I am a young mum like you and have a 27month old child. I agree with you that i prefer that my first child grows up a bit before having a second kid. I prefer it that way to give my first child the best I can, and i wish that she has about 4years so that she settles at school and is more independent. However, if God wishes that you are pregnant it is because it was meant to be, and you have to accept it. Ant son or daughter is a gift from God to make you happy. Think about the positive aspect that the two children will be able to play more together if there is not a big age gap, and I can assure you that if you managed to cope with your first kid God will help you along to do so again. Keep in mind that you are a great mum and do your best to be happy and accept your blessing of a new son/daughter and think about how happy you will be to see his/her face when they put him/her in your hands for the first time. Good luck and best wishes for your future...believe in yourself and have faith.
@laurenban (194)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
it is great to read this kind of advices for people like you who understands and knows how to lighten up the heart. i know in my heart that will love his child no matter what happens. i can't help but smile when i imagine how they will grow up together and care for each other. thank you so much.
@advokatku (4033)
• Indonesia
10 Mar 10
a child is a gift from The God, my friend .. don't be reject The grace of God. Every child comes with its own sustenance for you and the God has set for you
@laurenban (194)
• Philippines
10 Mar 10
Yes i know that I adore my first born so much and i am afraid that if i have another one i wont take care of them as i really want to because of financial problems we got. My husband is happy that i am having a child again also my family but it isme that worries too much. thank u for your response.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
11 Mar 10
I think that takin a test woud be in your best interest because #1 if you ARE preg you need to start taking care of yourself and #2 if you ARENT you can start taking the pill so you WONT get preg since you arnet ready for another baby..
If however it turns out that you are preg..well nothing you can do abotu it now is there..Whats done is done, accept it.
@laurenban (194)
• Philippines
12 Mar 10
i am going to get tested tomorrow, hoping for the best! thanks!
@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
11 Mar 10
I think no matter what, you shall have the test to see whether you are pregnant or not. This is quite important. At least you have to think out how to solve it. I can understand your situation if you are pregnant again now. This may not be a good time. I have a child so I do understand it is not easy to bring up a child. But if it is not so necessary, I think it is better for you to keep this baby when the test shows you are pregnant. The abortion not only cause the physical wound, but also the mental hurt. This is why I don't recommend it. If the baby is coming, then please welcome it and believe that everything will be better. I suggest you keep this baby. If you don't want to have a baby so soon in the future, then you have to do some protection.
I love China
@laurenban (194)
• Philippines
12 Mar 10
my friend, abortion is never an option for me... i'd rather die being poor than to take away an angels life. thanks for the advise!
@churchill1980 (764)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
every baby is a gift my friend, so don't take it as a problem. you are given another baby because you are capable of raising them. just imagine how they will grow up together and how a happy a family could be to have a bunchful with blessings. we are only two in the family and have an 8 years of age gap. i remember when i was a child, i envy my friends who have a big family. you could always use the SSS and PHIC for your delivery, just be a member so you don't have to worry much about the ceasarian section. God bless and goodluck to us!i am also pregnant now of my second child, my eldest is 6 years old..they have a wide age gap, but i hope they could still get along with in the future.
@myramae19 (667)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
Congrats if you're pregnant
baby baby baby...friend it's a blessing my son is already three years old and I want another baby now, but i can't cos my hubby is working far from me.
Do not worry to much about financially,there's general hospital, c-section won't cost much in those public hospital right?..unless if you'll deliver it a private hospital.. be happy cos it's another angel coming up.
I have a sister who's 10 years married but until now they don't have a baby
so I'm telling you it's really a blessing. Good luck friend
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
12 Mar 10
I had my first son when I was 22 years old and I so wish that I had done ahead with getting him a sister or brother soon after than. I know that having two children with a small age gap is delightful. When waiting for a bus number 7 it doesn't seem to arrive but some days several number 7 buses come along one after the other. Having babies can be a bit like that. Some ladies can't get get pregnant so that must be very sad for them. It is possible to have things cheaper the second time around. You might have baby clothing already stored in your loft. Friends and relatives and bound to give some gifts for your baby. Some ladies that have a c-section with their first baby have a natural birth with their second baby. I have a fourteen year old son, a two years nine months son and an eight month old baby daughter. Birth control does not always work. I suggest you make a list of things you need and shop at charity shops plus in the sales. Good luck.
@rajaiv0810 (1012)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
That was my first reaction too when i got pregnant with my second child. I was so afraid of the psychological and financial aspect.
But if you are really pregnant now you have to accept it with an open heart. Don't focus so much on thinking about financial problems that may cause you.
I'll tell you that the age gap of of 2 or 3 years between 2 siblings is really a good gap rather than 5 yrs or more. They tend to be very close to each other and they would become best of friends. They don't have to look for other playmates but they will play together, share things together.
For the cost now of CS try to prepare for it as early as now. Save little by little so it wouldn't be expensive when the day would come. Dig into the stuff of your older child and separate the things which you can hand down to your baby and that you don't have to buy new things. I can understand your worries but when you finally see your child all of these will disappear and I know that your creativeness and resourcefulness will definitely show just to give them a good life. goodluck!
@laurenban (194)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
thanks! i dig my son's closet last night for the old clothes he no longer needs and there are a lot. i only need a few more.
i guess i dont have to worry too much, i have to concentrate on how i could manage this situation and with God's help i know i can do it. thanks to u.
@mesuaky (397)
• Singapore
10 Mar 10
girl you have to take the pregnancy test, weather you like it or not cause you may risk the health and safety of your new baby. It is going to be tough if you are really pregnant the only thing you need to do now is take good care of your 20 month old baby and yourself at the same time. then try learning from your doctor the best way to prevent pregnancy in the future cause 2 babies will be handful already by then. Now you just have to think the your going to take care of "twins" that way it will be easier for you to accept the fact your taking care of 2 babies. But if your not pregnant which you hope to be the first thing you should do is get prevention. the best and safest from your doctor.
@laurenban (194)
• Philippines
10 Mar 10
yes you are right. i can't risk my baby's health and mine because it is much worst if we are going to have health problem. i consulted obgyne before but she refuses to give me oral contraceptives because i was having some problem with my blood pressure. thank you for the advice and it ease out my worries when i know i can have some people who could understand the situation.
@HelloMickey (1655)
• Hong Kong
11 Mar 10
I know your situation is not good, but I have to say please try to get worried. I think every troubles can be solved if you want to, so don't give up hope. Good luck.
@raleyfamily (132)
• United States
13 Mar 10
Amazing as it seems, you are going to love this new baby just as much as you love the first one. You are going to be able to care for them both. It's going to be just as wonderful as it was the first time.
How do I know? Because I have ten kids, seven biological, three by adoption through the foster care system. Some of mine are closer than your two are going to be, some have seven years between them, but they are all great, and it's fun and I love them all.
Take your test, get your body healthy and strong for the next c section if that's what's going to happen, get out the baby clothes, and look forward to your next gift from God! Life will change, yes, but with the right frame of mind, it's a good change!
@homeshoppers (6166)
• Philippines
10 Mar 10
if your pregnant right now then you have no other choice but to accept it. im also from the philippines, and currently pregnant and no job and my bf left me. if your a member of SSS then you can have a maternity benefits from them in terms of money, enough for your delivery though you will only get it after giving birth so even if you borrow money from other people at least you can still pay them once your get your SSS check.
we also have philhealth for free hospitalization and other expenses during delivery but only if your a member. thats why even if i dont have job right now i really dont worry with my birthing cost cost as i know i can get money from them, i also applied for loan from them equivalent to my 1 month salary so i can use it for my monthly check up and other expenses. try to visit the site and check if your still qualify, i lost my job last oct, though i failed to make my monthly membership payment after that but they told me to pay january to march as a voluntary member to qualified, im also in my 20 weeks now.
right im just waiting for my loan as they already approved it. check the site http://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/index2.jsp?secid=53&cat=4&pg=null for maternity and http://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/index2.jsp?secid=81&cat=3&pg=null for the loan. you can also call them for more info. good luck.
@laurenban (194)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
thank you. i am a member of SSS and PHIC thank God for that. you are right, i should accept it as a blessing. your situation is much worse than mine but you still deal it positively and thats what i am trying to be. hoping for the best for the both of us!
@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
15 Mar 10
Well, if you're really pregnant, what else can we do bu to continue with the pregnancy. After you give birth, plan for your next pregnancy if you still want to have another child. With the help of your husband, I know you can rear your children successfully. Just be careful next time.
@younggindamix (16)
• United States
11 Mar 10
I am 20 years old and have a 3 year old already. problem is that i might have another one on the way with the same person but wer are no longer together. its been about a year since we've broken up and we are with different people. so i know where you're coming from. should have used contraceptives as well.