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writes:I'm 31 years old. I've ben with my boyfriend just 5 months and I'm 9 weeks pregnant. Antibiotics interfered with the pill. I'm scared all the time, tired, sad. I think I love him but I want space. He wants to move in together. I am sometimes snappy with him. He doesn't seem to understand. I'm scared about telling my work and family. Will this pass? I don't feel as positive about everything like I used to. No-one told me pregnancy could be like this. Please help,With thanks.
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reader, AuntyEm  +, writes (4 January 2010):
 Im early pregnancy you can feel very emotional and tired as the body is coping with massive hormonal changes as well as the mental strain that comes when adapting to the idea. Give yourself some time, don't make any big decisions just yet until you begin to feel better.
Explain to your boyfriend that you are feeling a bit low and it will pass, tell him that when you feel a bit better and that you just need some support at this time.
Try to eat a good nutritionl diet and get plenty of rest when you can. Cut out alcohol and smoking (If you smoke)but treat yourself to some nice relaxing time, maybe a nice facial or gentle shoulder massage (although avoid aromatheraphy treatment in pregnancy).
It's normal to feel anxious about telling your family or work as becoming a parent is a big step and will involve many changes in your life, but it is nothing you cannot overcome with time. Take each step as it comes, your 31 and it's a wonderful time to have a child.
You should feel secure in the knowledge that your boyfriend seems excited and wants to set up home with you to raise the baby!!
Try to focus on the positives of the situation and I guarantee you will begin to feel better around 12- 16 weeks.
Also keep up all your antenatal appointments and if you feel your slipping into a depression, let your midwife know immediately so she can arrange some treatment.
Best of luck
Aunty Em xxx
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