hi! i’m 18… and i just found out i’m pregnant. it wasn’t planned, but nonetheless, i’m very very excited to meet my baby!!

but there are so many fears i have, and not many people i can go to for answers right now… and i was hoping some moms on here could give me some advice!

1. i’m terrified of getting morning sickness… so terrified. how do i ease this fear, and ease symptoms when the time comes? i have health anxiety and i’m so terrified of feeling awful:(

2. telling my parents. i know my mom will be so disappointed in me but supportive nonetheless… my dad however? i’m f***ing terrified.

3. i did confirm my pregnancy at the doctors today, and am getting set up with an ob… but what are some things i need to do now to keep baby healthy? i’m starting a prenatal, staying hydrated… i really don’t know much and there’s so much conflicting information.

4. the biggest thing is my overall health anxiety. biggest fears being the earlier mentioned morning sickness, and then birth. im terrified of a dangerous event happening such as an emergency c section, hemorrhaging, preeclampsia… etc.

but lastly i’d like to say i know i am so so blessed with this baby and i will love them so much. i already do. it’s just scary!!

any and all advice/tips are welcomed<3 thank you