So, you have just taken the pregnancy test and it is screaming “positive” at you. You are probably feeling a myriad of different emotions and having a million different thoughts running through your head. You may not be sure what to do first, how to feel, etc.

You may be hesitant to tell many people that you are pregnant right away. You need time to absorb the shock you are probably feeling. But I do suggest telling someone right away. Choose a trusted friend or family member (or perhaps your baby’s father, depending on the situation and circumstances) to initially confide in. Even if you have not yet confirmed your pregnancy with a doctor you are still experiencing a million emotions and may still find it helpful to tell a friend or family member so that you have someone there to support you.

I’ve mentioned before that both of my pregnancies have been unplanned. With Charlie, I found out I was pregnant at a routine medical appointment, but with Noah I suspected that I might be pregnant and took a home pregnancy test, so I went through the shock of seeing the test results and deciding what to do next.

I had a friend with me when I took the pregnancy test and she was right there holding my hand as I waited for the results to appear. Having her there with me was very comforting and reassuring. While I took a few days to absorb the shock I was feeling it was nice to have her there to talk to as I was trying to figure out what my next move would be.

I am so glad that I had a friend there and didn’t have to deal with that alone, so I definitely suggest telling someone you trust what is going on with you.

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