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Embarassed ;(

Hi! I am currently 36+3 weeks pregnant and a senior in college. Well today in my health class we were talking about relationship statuses. Basically we had to break up into groups (married, committed [in a relationship ], and single) well we broke up into those groups for about a week and during that week my partner and I separated. She always said adjust your placement by updated status. Well I went from being in the committed group to the single group.. I hated making that adjustment being that I am noticeably pregnant. I got the looks, comments, and questions. It hurts already that I have to make that change in life already but now it's harder because of the opinions. Just venting ladies.
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Your absolutely right! Thanks for your support.
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I was a single mum and really embarrassed too. Even when we were together I would hide my hand whilst pregnant so that people couldn't see the lack of a wedding ring on it! Looking back now, I think I judged myself more than anyone else could and mixed with pregnancy hormones it turned into paranoia. I am now proud that I was a single mum and brought up my kids for that time on my own. Hold your head up high and be proud of what an amazing job you are doing. Things always have a way of working themselves out and the tough times just make us stronger!
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Thank you! Thank you all.
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2424510 tn?1349961575
Screw them none of them pay ur bills!! They dnt count my mother was a single mom and did just fine I'm sure u will as well hunny good luck we are all here to tlk if u need us
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:) thanks for helping me become hopeful. I appreciate it all!
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A family is what you make it... There are many dynamics to a family! So you have not failed her or anyone. Your daughter and you will be a family and she will love you no matter what!
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Thanks ladies :) I am trying so hard to be strong.
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We have seriously separated. For the past month and a half we were off and on but now we are done for sure. I didn't think a class activity would have this huge affect on me. Every time I look down and see my daughter I just feel I failed her and took her family away... I would tear up and just feel so sad.
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Ignore them!! Don't be ashamed to be a single mom!! People will make comments but that's because they wouldn't be strong enough to be in your shoes. I was a single mom at 19. It's not easy, and at times you will wanna give up... BUT its not impossible. Hold your head high and be proud to be giving your baby life! That baby needs you and thinks the world of you!!
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That seems a little harsh to do..I don't know that I'd feel comfortable making that transition even NOT pregnant. Were you and your partner seriously apart, or just taking a break, are you still apart? I think most people know, things happen, and I'm sure no one is looking down upon a woman that's nearing the end of her pregnancy, and working hard to finish her college education. You have nothing to be ashamed of!
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Bump!
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