I was told I had a kindney infection.. 2 days later I gave birth

At 18 I had my life set out to go university, get the Job of my dreams.

Starting university in September 2014 I was pretty excited to meet new people.

Sadly in December I was the victim of Rape at a freshers after party from a close friend I thought I could trust.

Nothing of pregnancy crossed my mind as doctors had told me I had a very low percentage of having children and it would be a ‘miracle’ if I did.

During 2015 I had carried on living life, clubbing and drinking as any student would .

I was having regular periods, the only bloating I had was when I was on my period and no pregnancy symptoms at all.

In July one early morning I was in unbearable pain but thought it would go if I had more rest.

As it got worse I cried for my mum for help and she booked an emergency appointment at my gp.

He had a look at my urine and noticed it was cloudy and suggested it could be something to do with my Kidney and I should be rushed to the hospital.

When I got there they said I would have a kidney biopsy but before would need to do a urine sample beforehand... that’s when I was told I was pregnant and had a 50/50 chance of survival if I did not give birth ASAP and was admitted that day.

Day 1 my hands and feet started swelling like a balloon

On the 29th June at 4:15PM (day 2)

I was giving birth. Totally in shock and not prepared to be a mother at 20 and still in university.

After giving birth I still couldn’t believe what had happened, and reality hit that my life would change. People always said ‘once you have a child you can’t do certain things anymore’ but I was ready to change that.

Social services recommended I drop out of university to look after my child but I didn’t.

I payed a lovely family friend who couldn’t have kids anymore to look after her while I get my degree.

I visited every weekend and holidays to share that bonding time and love.

Three years later I graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in Sociology. And my baby girl thriving with energy and happiness.

Although I have to put my dream job on hold it’s worth everything and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

She is a blessing and put on this earth for a reason. She’s brought so many happiness around the family and people who love her dearly.

**UPDATE**

I’ve had some very ignorant people commenting irrelevant comments about the circumstances around me and my child’s living arrangements. FIRSTLY me and my daughter live at a lovely family friends house until I have gotten myself a stable Job and house.

To say I put myself first by finishing my education and having a dream shouldn’t be your concern because if I had given her up for adoption I would have been called all sorts of names...

If you have nothing nice to say keep them to yourselves. Your ugly comments and negative advice don’t touch my heart. The people commenting rubbish, were you going to buy me nappy and formula while I sat at home?? No don’t think so... 🙄

Most of you are acting as if I’ve left her with some stranger. I’m with her 24/7. TRUST ME she’s not missing out on anything. We’re good over here.

If this looks like a child that’s unhappy then idk 🙄