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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 11:01am On Dec 29, 2016
bbmpin:

Some agreed!

We can both agree also that "most" eventually end up lost!

It's never a good thing to be born into a dysfunctional home, That's why "family care" is a very "important topic" in Any society today

Studies show that most criminals, rapist etc became who they were because they lacked love!


I have seen people quoting studies here numerous times, on very rare occasions these studies have been interpreted properly.

A home where a father figure is absent is not dysfunctional per se. A home can also be dysfunctional where both parents are present but one of them is a drug addict or violent.

The studies that you are quoting here define dysfunctional in much broader terms than you do.

Some single mothers have raised better children than two morons.

I am not propagating single motherhood but to say that a woman is unable to raise a child properly - let's say because her husband died from cancer or is a fallen soldier - is myopic and not true.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Berbierklaus(f): 11:02am On Dec 29, 2016
pocohantas:

Exactly what you intend telling her where?
Some people need and seek advise anonymously, NL comes in here.

Don't you jump on different threads forming adviser? These kinda threads gives everyone opportunity to play counsellor, including yourself. Don't act like you don't support it, considering the fact you're on 90% of them.

I know you're trying to fit into the almighty mature family section, sequel to romance section brouhaha. Take it easy.
Excuse me?
can you explain what you mean by the bolded
Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 11:03am On Dec 29, 2016
Twaci:
Dude seems like you are screamingcheesy

Easy there grin

Troubledheart, I'll use his words now;
If you can't love and provide for kids DON'T HAVE THEM! #think about the child

...but if you can, why waste it?
Mornin' mi amiga!

Sorry bout that, Wasn't my intention!

I just needed you to understand things and show some empathy (think about the child and mother)

When disaster can be prevented it's "usually" advisable that you do that, It's not about what "feels right" but doing what is "right"
Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by pocohantas(f): 11:10am On Dec 29, 2016
Berbierklaus:

Excuse me?
can you explain what you mean by the bolded
Welcome

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Twaci(f): 11:15am On Dec 29, 2016
bbmpin:

Mornin' mi amiga!

Sorry bout that, Wasn't my intention!

I just needed you to understand things and show some empathy (think about the child and mother)

When disaster can be prevented it's "usually" advisable that you do that, It's not about what "feels right" but doing what is "right"

Sure. Buenos Dias mi amigo smiley
Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Twaci(f): 11:16am On Dec 29, 2016
Mimzyy:


Morning Bae. Compliments.
Same wishes to you dear kiss
Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Berbierklaus(f): 11:17am On Dec 29, 2016
pocohantas:
Welcome
Lolz gringrin funny matured people

Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 11:22am On Dec 29, 2016
pocohantas:

Exactly what you intend telling her where?
Some people need and seek advise anonymously, NL comes in here.

Don't you jump on different threads forming adviser? These kinda threads gives everyone opportunity to play counsellor, including yourself. Don't act like you don't support it, considering the fact you're on 90% of them.

I know you're trying to fit into the almighty mature family section, sequel to romance section brouhaha. Take it easy.
Lmaooo grin grin grin . I agree with ya . It's very wrong for people to tell others not to come for advice . Many people don't have anyone to talk to for advice outside , dats you dey come here !! Besides scammers who are here trying to rip people off , it's a gud idea for others looking for advice to come here cuz we don't know them personally , sooo our advice r gonna be objective , stuff dey need to hear . She's going to make her own choice neways buh it's gud to see views from others . Op's a regular member who made a new account , dis shows she desperately wants to hear from us . Telling her she shouldn't have come here makes no sense .

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by cococandy(f): 11:26am On Dec 29, 2016
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Mindfulness:
@troubledheart

It is good you decided to talk to the man who impregnated you. Whether he believes that you want to trap him with the pregnancy or not is pretty irrelevant. He has to know that you are pregnant because he is responsible for the pregnancy - along with you of course. The decision whether you should abort or not should be made together. I hope he is the gentle type and will be sensitive enough.

You have a child so you already know what it takes to raise a child. And you know yourself and if you can handle the responsibility of a second child. Soon you will know if the father of the child is willing to assist you or not, which will be a big factor in your decision, I guess.

If you decide to abort the pregnancy (maybe not), then do it as soon as possible. A few weeks will make a HUGE difference. You do not want to abort when the foetus starts to take on a human shape, it will be more difficult then, psychologically.

For all those here speaking out against abortion, I respect their views but none of them will assist you with the child's upbringing so make your own decision. It is your cross to bear whatever decision you take.

I wish you well from the bottom of my heart. I know it is not easy. Kuddos to you and may the future bring more ease to your life.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by MizMyColi(f): 11:41am On Dec 29, 2016
Divay22:
Just sit down and decide what you'll do with it,All the comments i have seen,some have suggested Abortion or having the baby,you have one way or the other given them reasons Why you can't Abort or have the baby......
Let your Ex know about it,whatever he decides you can then work on that........you are the one wearing the shoe and you know where it pisses We can only advice which everyone has done,so it up to you now to choose which is worth it.....




Remember we are free to carry out our actions but we ain't free from the consequences of it,whatever you do ask your creator for direction......



Peace

Except it's not the creator that created me...
If she has a different creator, she can go ahead and consult that one on whether she should abort the child.
The one that created me is also the one that gives children. You cannot ask him for permission to kill the life he has planted in you. But you can ask him for help and courage to face that which is to come.

Suffering is part of human existence.
We have seen testimonies of millionaires today who claim that they were raised in a family of 8 and to even smell a whiff of garri, how much more to eat it was war...serious war. Today by grace and hardwork, they are where they are.

Please, enough of the concoted bullshyte about bringing a child into this world to suffer. No be today. Besides no condition is permanent. Whatever happened to hope, hope for a better tomorrow? Or you have sentenced urself to remain where you are now without growth both financially and otherwise?

A baby you did everything to prevent from being conceived is finally conceived and you think abortion is the way?

May my creator help you have a change of heart.

Aren't you being mostly self-conceited here?
What about the father of the baby?
If you will abort his child, at least inform him.
Inform him that you are pregnant for him and since he is not ready to marry you, you want to abort undecided At least that way, the karma won't be on you alone.

I know I am sounding very harsh now and I am doing so without apology.
A life is involved here.

A whooping majority of those who commit the grave offence (in the eyes of the law and man) are just cowards who have no balls to take full responsibility for the choice they made.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Mimzyy(f): 11:44am On Dec 29, 2016
Agony of a pained woman grin stalker alert grin


pocohantas:

Exactly what you intend telling her where?
Some people need and seek advise anonymously, NL comes in here.

Don't you jump on different threads forming adviser? These kinda threads gives everyone opportunity to play counsellor, including yourself. Don't act like you don't support it, considering the fact you're on 90% of them.

I know you're trying to fit into the almighty mature family section, sequel to romance section brouhaha. Take it easy.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 11:49am On Dec 29, 2016
troubledheart:
I know a lot of you will condemn me to the fullest.. I deserve it I know.
They say the first is always accepted to be a mistake, but afterwards it's a choice.
I am a regular and well known nairalander, had to create this account to hide my identity.
I'm a single mother of one.
Just discovered right now that I'm pregnant for a recent ex(I already conceived unknowingly before the breakup )...and telling him about it is not even an option.
I feel so bad because I know I can't keep it...
I never expected this because all through the relationship I was careful.. condoms and contraceptives..up to the last time we met and that's why am so sad..while abortion is the best option for me right now, my heart wishes differently..I wish there was another way.. I can't even tell anyone I know about it, hence my typing this here..
My story is actually too long to type.. but am far from a bad person. I have a good heart and I love with all I've got, I'm not moved by material things and I often assist my partner wen I can, yet I always end up loving the wrong ones.
I don't want to be pitied, I can take the hard truth.
Learn to close your legs then.. forget all your talk about love or trusting mehn. The issue at hand now is how u gona raise ur kids...Tell ur ex cos sooner or later he will eventually know.
i like the fact that you have accepted your mistake and plan on moving on.. Enjoy gour life ooo, cos nobady knows when we gona go meet baba Godm

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by thorpido(m): 12:18pm On Dec 29, 2016
troubledheart:


Saw him last on the 6th of December. Last period started 16th of November...
I called him this morning. His exacts words were so am going to be father very soon? I told him I don't want to keep it and he asked how old it is, told him I plan to do a scan later today to be certain. And he said OK, no problem, take care and ended the call.
You should be about a month gone then.
Have that discussion with your ex-boyfriend and let us know what you decide.

I wish I could speak to you offline.
Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by MizMyColi(f): 12:20pm On Dec 29, 2016
bbmpin:

Some agreed!

We can both agree also that "most" eventually end up lost!

It's never a good thing to be born into a dysfunctional home, That's why "family care" is a very "important topic" in Any society today

Studies show that most criminals, rapist etc became who they were because they lacked love!


So lack of love is the issue here and not even lack of money to train the child, among other necessities?

undecided
Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by 5minsmadness: 12:39pm On Dec 29, 2016
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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by 5minsmadness: 12:41pm On Dec 29, 2016
Munching popcorn
Sipping Diet Coke...
Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by thorpido(m): 12:43pm On Dec 29, 2016
Berbierklaus:
I don't know the joy people find in bringing their life's issue on Nairaland,no matter how anonymous you think you are.
What happens to talking to a pastor,counselor, or family member, or even a friend?
I wonder how y'all feel having people throw different opinions here and there on your matter
Well what do I know.
Well I don't think the Op here is in a state of joy presently.
Some people need to speak anonymously about issues in their lives to strangers because they can't tell anyone around them.I don't see anything wrong with it.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by mcdokwe(m): 12:50pm On Dec 29, 2016
Mimzyy:


It takes less than a minute to get a mail notification on NL. I am yet to receive any.
and why must she?

Op. since the issue here is about raising two that you kill the first child atleast that would help save some money as there won't be expenses until the second is born. It will also give you the opportunity to start afresh with the new born. In the end everything will be ok

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 1:09pm On Dec 29, 2016
troubledheart:


You don't know the whole story. . And what you are assuming based on what you have read is quite wrong. I don't want to start telling you everything. But it's fine. Your opinion is Wat you have typed. Not actually what it is. I finally told him.. and he has called again that he wants us to see and talk. I'll make my decision after that. You have tried. Thanks for all your sayings.


That's a good and wise decision you've made, informing your ex-boyfriend that you're preggy.
Now you both, along with other members of your family, can rub minds and sort yourselves out of this sticky wicket.

My concern lies mainly with the unborn child. Many people don't appreciate the sanctity of life because it seems to bear all trappings of the ordinary, but they couldn't be more wrong.


Trust me, you would not regret the decision to not abort. You may not have the wherewithal, but so long as you have a grain of faith, you would weather the looming storm to your advantage.

M.K.O. Abiola was born into abject squalor, and ate fried rice for the first time in the home of his first wife—Sibiat Abiola. And yet, at the time of his death he was already one of the richest men in Africa.

Take a cue from that - no condition is permanent.

In your spare time, read on the Japanese Wabi-sabi philosophy of life's impermanence and you'd fully understand what I speak of.

I wish you good luck.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by EfemenaXY: 1:13pm On Dec 29, 2016
bennyrazz:
what have i said that is wrong? did you receive your ex-boyfriend spèrm via Bluetooth or flashshare? No be leg you open? you open leg for an irresponsible man for that matter all cuz the thing dey scratch you! o wa l'on se big girl (u kan dey do big girl) u kan dey do skin to skin bcuz u Don get money buy Contraceptives SMH you no see say na thief you be? skin to skin for unmarried couple. You fu•k up all the fu•k! your fu•k up break cup, break bucket. A regular member on NL for that matter, u no dey read wetin dey happen for family section ni? why u go read when romance section na your cabab! The way you are angering me now eeeeeeeen hin be like say make I catch you beat out that evil spirit wey dey make u open leg anyhow comot for ur body! u no get shame at all. Husband u no marry, na to dey carry belle up and down. You kan dey speak grammar say I can't understand! u no get class, u no get sense. I dey sure say na 20naira cabin biscuit and 50 yoghurt make u open leg like that. if you dare try abort that belle, hin don be for You

Oh just be quiet will you!

How much more insensitive can you be? And more importantly, how is what you've typed going to help her situation?

People make mistakes. Notice the plural word "MISTAKES" not "mistake". Sometimes if you've got nothing productive to say, then say nothing at all.

Have you ever been pregnant??

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Voice2: 1:21pm On Dec 29, 2016
Yes, I created the account last night. It's my second, I had wanted to do it for some time and I just decided to get on with when I was about to comment on her post. Truth is we all have experiences that we keep private but that can benefit others. That's what this anonymous account is for.

There's nothing special about you, sorry. That you are the first person I addressed on my new account is just so because of your coldblooded nature.

I am not into name calling, so I will not address all of that rubbish in your post, but I am surprised you are a man cos you dont sound mannish at all. Go through her post again for answers to the question you asked cos I don't understand how you can be so selective in your reading.

You make a lot of assumptions in life and you are so dead wrong. However, I know people like you: you have a set of rules for others that don't apply to you. I am sure you are very far from the perfection you preach.I understand that God created all humans uniquely but the way some people turn out can just not stop shocking me! Clearly you don't know the meaning of constructive criticisms AT ALL. If you were to give destructive criticisms sir, what would it sound like?

DarkRebel101:


People weren't harsh in their criticism when she made the mistake the first time - that explains why she didn't learn from it. Handle a defaulter with kid gloves and he/she would most likely crawl back into the same pool of vomit.

Last time I checked, she clearly stated she wasn't here to cop a feel of our sympathies, but to have the truth meted out to her without the luxury of euphemisms.

If the truth is too harsh for you, or if it's making you thoroughly uncomfortable, you can always find the nearest wet transformer in your locale to go give a heartfelt Christmas hug.




Point out where she explicitly had that stated.

She had an intention of having a future with an ex-boyfriend that she cannot even confront with the news of her pregnancy. Splendid.




I am not your friend. Only those of high intellectual calibre get to have a spot in my social orbit, not slowpokes who cannot reason their way out of a paper bag.

All I dished to her were constructive criticisms. She after all asked for our input, and I, in turn gave her my piece of mind in all honesty. I wonder why I am being singled out here? Are you so sentimental that you cannot see beyond the wool covering your eyes?

Plans do not always work out—some founder, and some succeed. But that shouldn't deter people from making plans for the future.

She obviously was too cack-handed in the formulation of her plans—assuming she had any. And instead of saying it as it is, you choose to honey-coat the circumstances.




First off, morality is a sham, and I never called her immoral, only reckless and unwise.

Secondly, don't be stupid, will you?—that was a metaphor. I am male, and not female. Cucumbers and dildøs were only used to buttress the point I was making.

How is recognising and stating an axiom – that sex is an integral part of our human nature which cannot be ignored for very long – deprive me of your so-called moral right? Only God knows how this drifted to a lecture about morality.

Priggish changeling.




How was that a sneer? How was inquiring whether the man who fathered her first child is equally responsible for the second baby qualify as a jeer? Know this that you are a veritable simpletøn.

Of all the Nlanders, it was the most petty of the flock that decided to give me a mention on this topic. Ain't that a bïtch?




The same vermin who had the gumption to give me a TED lecture on morality so happens to be the same person advising a woman to MURDER her child in cold blood. Sweet.

What an irony!

I find it quite interesting that your account was created only last night, yet the first person you decided to quote happens to be me How convenient.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Voice2: 1:28pm On Dec 29, 2016
Acidosis:
If you continue in this manner, you may end up raising more kids before marriage.

You need to raise a "no marriage, no sex policy". Learn from your mistake and grow.

Personally, I would not use my mouth to recommend abortion as that's clearly against my belief system but I believe you know the best thing for you. Do whatever will give you peace, but remember the aforementioned policy.

You're not a thief until you're caught in the act. A lot of people have had more s.ex than you've ever had, yet they've never conceived. At the end of the day, na who carry belle dey promiscuous.

A lot of men will run away from you when they discover that you've had two kids with different men, not minding the fact that the new lady they run to had dated at least 15 men in Uni, with 3 clean abortions. You cannot cover pregnancy with make-up and virginity cream so fight against 'mistakes', shine your eyes and be wise.

So true! I wish I could like your post a thousand times.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 1:30pm On Dec 29, 2016
cococandy:
100

Love you too! grin cheesy kiss kiss

Happy New Year to you dear and your family.
Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 1:32pm On Dec 29, 2016
EfemenaXY:


Oh just be quiet will you!

How much more insensitive can you be? And more importantly, how is what you've typed going to help her situation?

People make mistakes. Notice the plural word "MISTAKES" not "mistake". Sometimes if you've got nothing productive to say, then say nothing at all.

Have you ever been pregnant??

I would say that you better ignore all the emotionally disconnected folks on here but it gives me too much satisfaction when you call them to order. grin grin

Happy New Year to you my darling and your family as well. May you continue to eloquently speak words of wisdom in 2017 like you always do.

Love you lots! kiss

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 1:32pm On Dec 29, 2016
23 Amazingly Breathtaking Photos Of Life Inside The Womb!!!

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by EfemenaXY: 1:35pm On Dec 29, 2016
troubledheart:


Can't tell them. I run my own business and currently about to start my masters. I'm doing OK for myself and I'm turning 26 soon. Giving birth isn't an issue like I said before, but giving the child a quality life. I have too many things on my plate right now to actually do that.

Girl, I like the fact you've taken responsibility for your actions, despite the hard knocks life's given you. Not only are you focused, you know exactly what direction you want your life to take and most importantly have taken bold steps to steer it in that direction. This is called stepping up and taking control.

Yes, I totally get it that this pregnancy came as a shock despite the precautions you took, and appears to be veering you off course, but that's life.

I don't need to know you personally to see that you're a strong and intelligent woman. I see also a woman who puts the well-being and comfort of her child above everything else. And yes, I totally get why you don't want to get married just because you got pregnant. This proves you do have self-esteem and self-worth. You don't need anyone reeling off example cases of women in miserable marriages who married solely due to pregnancy.

Do have that deep conversation with the baby's dad, but never lose sight of what you want in life, your end goals.

Keep calm and remain focused. Weigh every possibility thoroughly. Don't make any rash decisions. And most importantly, don't let what people think hold you back. People will always talk, whatever your situation.

You may not see it now, but you've actually achieved a whole lot more than your detractors. Less than 26, doing her masters and running a business while single-handedly raising a child. How many married folks out there can boast of achieving half of what you've achieved so far?

Abeg, chin up and kudos to you dear.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by bennyrazz: 1:35pm On Dec 29, 2016
EfemenaXY:


Oh just be quiet will you!

How much more insensitive can you be? And more importantly, how is what you've typed going to help her situation?

People make mistakes. Notice the plural word "MISTAKES" not "mistake". Sometimes if you've got nothing productive to say, then say nothing at all.

Have you ever been pregnant??
I can be over insensitive to nonsensical issues especially to people who will always repeat the same mistake. All what i have typed will help her not to get the third pregnancy before marriage. Its a lesson. If people around her had come hard on her when she had the first, she probably wouldnt have had this.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 1:35pm On Dec 29, 2016
23 Amazingly Breathtaking Photos Of Life Inside The Womb!!!

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by Nobody: 1:37pm On Dec 29, 2016
bennyrazz:
I can be over insensitive to nonsensical issues especially to people who will always repeat the same mistake. All what i have typed will help her not to get the third pregnancy before marriage. Its a lesson. If people around her had come hard on her when she had the first, she probably wouldnt have had this.

If your hard punishment theory was working, people would not go in and out and in and out of jail. And if the death penalty was effective, people would not commit murder in countries where the death penalty has not been abolished yet but it is not so.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by bennyrazz: 1:39pm On Dec 29, 2016
EfemenaXY:



Abeg, chin up and kudos to you dear.

kudos for getting pregnant @op. At least you have so many people encouraging you to keep on spreading your legs and keep on getting pregnant. Kudos o @troubleheart

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by kaboninc(m): 1:40pm On Dec 29, 2016
In between the devil and the deep, dark blue sea!

You abort it, they call you a murderer.

You keep it, they can't support you when the chips are down. When there's need for financial resources to take care of the baby before and after birth. And as the baby lives, through 'infanthood' towards becoming a teenager?

In fact, if something goes wrong with the abortion, you won't see their faceless face, because they are faceless! Such is a cruel world we live in.

Troubledheart, I'll advise that you keep that baby in as much as I may not be there when you need that support (I wish I was, honestly). And if you decide to keep that baby, please tell your ex that he's becoming a father and you hope he would act responsibly.

I don't have a baby yet but I have an idea of what it means and how it feels to have a baby without the support from anyone especially the one who should matter most or no hope of support.

I also understand that you do not want this baby to be the reason why you guys would come together again. Just be yourself and pursue your goals. If he feels you should walk with him, then so be it.

I wish you the best and hope for a positive result.

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Re: Pregnant And Depressed. by EfemenaXY: 1:42pm On Dec 29, 2016
Mindfulness:


I would say that you better ignore all the emotionally disconnected folks on here but it gives me too much satisfaction when you call them to order. grin grin

Happy New Year to you my darling and your family as well. May you continue to eloquently speak words of wisdom in 2017 like you always do.

Love you lots! kiss

Love you more dear! kiss kiss

Amen and happy new year to you and your loved ones too. You've been missed though. A lot. cheesy

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