There's no mistaking the signs: you missed your period, you experience morning sickness, and you feel more bloated than usual. You start to wonder if your boyfriend managed to knock you up the one time you weren't protected, or worse, even when you actually took great pains to stay safe. When two blue lines finally confirm that you are indeed expecting, you can’t help but feel that life will never be the same.While this may be the last thing you need right now, it's not the end of the world. If anything, your new life—a more responsible one at that—is only beginning. You may understandably be afraid, especially if you’re not sure your boyfriend will settle down with you. In any case, you owe yourself and your baby a good future that you can start preparing for now. Here are some tips from Pro-Life Philippines and JustMommies.com that may help you get through the initial shock of unintended pregnancy and prepare you for what is to come.
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Calm down. The prospect of parenthood may be exciting and scary, but this is the time to be calm and decisive. Instead of dwelling on your fears, think about your options: will you keep the baby or you give it up for adoption? "Take responsibility for your actions—wallowing in guilt is not going to help the situation," says Patty Hone of JustMommies.com. While your partner should be involved, the decision—and the consequences of that decision—ultimately rest on you.
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